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Technology

Effective, appropriate technology tools are an integral part of the learning at all our divisions.

Technology

Our vision is that all students will learn to harness digital tools and emerging technologies in powerful, creative and ethical ways to meet their educational goals and deepen their understanding of the world. Technology serves to amplify our institution’s commitment to creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, synthesis of ideas, and reflection. We intentionally integrate the most effective and appropriate tools to empower even our youngest learners to navigate the evolving digital landscape with confidence, curiosity and integrity

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Technology in Education

The Harker School supports a comprehensive, forward-thinking technology program across all grade levels, designed to advance students’ curiosity, creativity, and creative thinking. Our approach ensures that technology enhances learning in meaningful and developmentally appropriate ways. Key components of our program include:

  • Primary Division: Classroom iPads paired with a wide range of thoughtfully selected educational apps.
  • Elementary Division: A 1:1 Chromebook program, with grade 5 students permitted to bring their devices home.
  • Middle and Upper Divisions: A 1:1 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) laptop program, allowing students and families to choose the platform that best supports their learning needs.
  • Learning Management Systems: Age-appropriate platforms, including Schoology (grades 3–12) and Seesaw (K–2), to support communication, collaboration and organization.
  • Computer Science Education: Required coursework in K-8, with a wide range of advanced computer science electives available in the upper school.
  • Educational Technology Tools: Access to more than 30 digital learning applications, including multiple AI-powered platforms that support teaching and learning.
  • Advanced Science Resources: Specialized tools such as a 3D interactive cadaver dissection table and a DNA sequencer to support hands-on scientific inquiry.
  • Innovation and Robotics Labs: Dedicated spaces equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, microcontrollers, and other fabrication technologies that foster design thinking and engineering skills.
  • Library Resources: Extensive collections including over 130 databases, 17,000 print volumes, and more than 180,000 academic e-books and audiobooks to support diverse learning styles.

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Technology Support

Harker’s network infrastructure, collaborative leadership, support personnel, and commitment to professional development provide the foundation for our technology program. Each division has a Director of Learning, Innovation and Design who encourages and facilitates innovative teaching and learning. Dedicated ITSS staff maintain student help desks and assist teachers with their tech needs. These specialists continuously monitor emerging trends in educational technology and supporting infrastructure to ensure that both teachers and students are empowered to leverage the innovative tools and resources that Harker provides. Harker teachers also engage in professional development locally, nationally and internationally as participants, presenters and hosts. Internal structures exist for teachers to share their insights so the entire community of learners benefit.

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