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education Over the past three academic years, Rotherglen has worked diligently to improve IT@Rotherglen. Our goal, while simple, has been a challenging task: to become a leader both locally and globally in educational technology. In 2013, the school introduced a 1:1 iPad initiative for students in Grades 7 and 8. Now all students in Grade 5 to 8 receive an iPad as part of their programming. In 2013, students began with Mathletics accounts to improve math skills, as well as RAZ Kids accounts, which combined with Guided Reading, have improved literacy skills school wide. Rotherglen students have now moved into the creation phase and curate phenomenal digital products, including iMovies, Screencasts, eBooks and much more. Over the summer of 2014, the school added Edsby as its official Learning Management System. Edsby has allowed for efficient communication between students, parents and teachers. Communications including assessments and upcoming school events are streamlined and easily accessible for each member of the school community. During the 2014/15 academic year, 27 | Thursday, October 22, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com IT@Rotherglen School ­ We are committed to educational technology Grades 5 to 8 who work with the ICT Educational Specialist to learn about apps and various learning technologies to support staff and other students who may not feel comfortable with technology. This group of students has become a vital component of Rotherglen's IT success. In their downtime, eCoaches are learning to code and create, using a variety of tools. Over the summer of 2015, Rotherglen introduced Google Apps for Education for all students in Grade 4 to 8. The initial rollout has been very successful for both students and teachers. Grade 6 teacher Mrs. Mairi Sturch explains, "The Google suite has already drastically improved my teaching, allowing me to work more efficiently and effectively, and opening a huge platform for sharing with my students!" Rotherglen is committed to 21st Century Learning and will continue to adopt new technologies as they become available. It is our hope that you will join us on Saturday, October 24, for our Open House (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) to learn more about current and future plans for IT@Rotherglen. Seeing is believing. Advertorial the school developed an IT Department to support current and upcoming learning technologies at Rotherglen. The IT Department consists of an ICT Educational Specialist who supports teachers' technology planning needs, and a Help Desk Technician who supports and maintains the school equipment. The two positions, combined with a number of third parties, facilitate and support student, parent and teacher needs. In this same year, the school also developed a student helpdesk, known as eCoaches. The eCoaches are students in Soar. Hillfield Strathallan College celebrates student excellence through its annual scholarship program. Awards, of up to $10,000, recognize talent and dedication in academics, arts, athletics and leadership. Visit hsc.on.ca/scholarships to learn more about HSC's opportunities. Scholarship applications are due November 20, 2015. " Hillfield Strathallan College's impact on me was life-changing. I hope future scholarship recipients will contribute to a diverse student population and be inspired to live lives dedicated to excellence and service to community. - Alex Winch '81 "