Technology
Every student at Sage Ridge is required to have their own laptop computer. Students bring their computers with them to school every day. Our laptop program is available to make the selection and maintenence of student laptops as efficeint and straightforward as possible. Please read the current laptop packet for all of the details.
The purpose of a laptop program “is to create a Connected Learning Community, a world where learning isn't limited by the hours of a school day, the walls of a classroom, or the resources of a community. And, in this world, learning does not result from access alone but from continuous dynamic interaction among students, educators, parents and the extended community. Microsoft has dubbed this initiative, “Anytime Anywhere Learning".
The wireless network enables everyone on campus to access all network hardware, software and the World Wide Web from any location. Having a wireless network is a definite advantage because it facilitates network access and therefore increases the usefulness of the laptops. In addition, it improves school safety since students and teachers are prone to tripping over wires or cables.
Laptops allow students with a wide variety of educational needs and learning styles to be successful. According to Microsoft, “…new research findings reveal that students with full-time access to laptop computers perform better in school. A recent study entitled "Powerful Tools for Schooling" found that students with laptops demonstrate more critical and creative thinking, produce higher quality work and are more motivated and interested in core academic subjects.”
The positive, supportive climate at Sage Ridge School encourages both students and teachers to experiment with the new technology. While many schools are mired in tradition, Sage Ridge School is an institution whose administrators and teachers are not afraid to explore new vistas. This flexible attitude has made it possible to use modern technological tools in service of scholarship.