QND Unveils 1:1 Learning for 2012-13 School Year

Quincy Notre Dame High School will implement a four year rollout program designed to apply 1:1 learning for the 2012-13 school year. QND will provide iPads to incoming freshmen for each of the next four years. QND has assembled a strategic Technology Plan to ensure the future of technology based education at QND. The goals of the Technology Plan include providing each student the opportunity to enhance learning and maximize educational opportunities by utilizing cutting edge technology, preparing QND students for future phases of the educational process, providing professional development to QND teachers and ensuring the use of technology as an integral part of learning at QND.

“The technology sub-committee spent many hours conducting research and networking with other schools both locally and nationally who have embraced this 1:1 movement,” said Kurt Stuckman, executive director of the QND Foundation.

“Our focus is to remain on the cutting edge of technology based learning and educating the 21^st century learner,” continued Stuckman. “It is our responsibility to ensure we provide the highest quality education possible and the use of technology is an influential part of that process.”

QND will implement a blended curriculum with the use of text books and iPads. The eventual goal will be to go completely to the use of iPads and digital textbooks. QND’s implementation of technology is based on the notion that every student can be successful when he or she is provided high expectations and sufficient support.

QND Principal Ray Heilmann states, “Not only will this strong movement in technology enhance the learning by QND students, it will also strengthen the methodology of all teachers. There is no question you will see greater engagement in the learning and teaching process with both students and instructors.”

QND will also purchase an iPad mobile cart that will be utilized in the classroom for 10-12 grades. Funds for the cart were received through local grants.

“The iPads are really an extension of the classroom for learners on every level,” said Diane Kasparie, QND science teacher. “Students are more comfortable with using digital technology than they are using text books. By combining the two, they now can have the best of both worlds.”

For more information on donating and becoming part of the technology movement at QND, please contact Kurt Stuckman, QND Foundation executive director, at 217-224-2598.