TECHNOLOGY AT CATCH 1:2 Chromebooks

At CATCH Prep High School, every student enrolled in the program is provided with two Chromebooks to facilitate their learning experience. One Chromebook is designated for use at home, allowing students to complete assignments, conduct research, and engage in online learning outside of school hours. The second Chromebook is intended for use within the classroom, enabling students to participate actively in lessons, collaborate with peers, and access educational resources during school hours.

However, the school recognizes that some families and students may prefer to utilize their personal devices. In such cases, they are welcome to bring their own Chromebook or compatible device to campus for educational purposes. This flexibility ensures that students can use the tools that best suit their learning preferences and technological comfort levels.

Once a Chromebook is issued to a student, it remains with them for the entire academic year. This policy fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility, as students are encouraged to take care of their devices. For further details regarding the use, care, and responsibilities associated with these devices, please refer to CATCH's Technology Policy, which outlines the guidelines and expectations for technology use within the school community. This policy is designed to promote a safe and effective learning environment while ensuring that all students have access to the necessary tools for their academic success.

We're proud of our 1:2 device access for students at CATCH as it has been transformational as to how teachers teach and students learn each and every day.  A digital device in the hands of all students on campus and at home engages them in highly interactive, transformational learning as students need to be producers and evaluators of knowledge in the 21st century, not just consumers.  In this digital age, analyzing information is a critical skill.  That's why, in CATCH's 1:2  initiative, students regularly have the opportunity to locate, evaluate, and interpret information, as well as collaborate with others to engage in authentic, real-world tasks.

In preparing students to succeed in the future workforce, schools must ensure that students are digitally literate inventive thinkers, successful problem-solvers, creative decision makers, and clear and effective collaborators. Devices enable this in ways students can build skill and expertise upon. 

CATCH's 1:2 device initiative is specifically designed to create instructional opportunities that are individualized, differentiated, and personalized. Individualized instruction is paced to the learning needs of different learners.  The learning goals remain the same for everyone, but each student can progress through the material at their own pace and according to their individual learning needs.  Differentiation refers to research-based instruction that is tailored to the learning preferences and needs of learners.  The method or approach of instruction can vary based on what is most appropriate for a single student or group of students.  Personalized instruction incorporates both individualized and differentiated instruction, as well as a device that  can provide a tailored, student-centered instructional experience. Used alongside a rigorous curriculum with essential standards as the focus, CATCH's 1:2 device initiative simply makes learning more engaging and effective for everyone on campus and beyond.