Dual Device continues through the school year Students adapt to the electronic device system

Computers and iPads continue to be the main learning tool for students at all high school grade levels. Paper and pens are being replaced by electronic devices in almost all classes.

This is the second school year that students are required to use both a laptop and a schoolprovided iPad for their classes. This initial transition to the dual device began at the height of the pandemic in 2020.

“During remote learning, I watched how teachers and some students, were taking advantage of their dual devices, and how it led them to be successful,” Howard Levin, Technology Director of Educational Innovation and Information Services, said. “The pandemic was a really big part of the decision, because it showed the advantage dual devices had on people doing their world.”

Some students, like freshmen and transfer students, say they are still getting used to the new learning system, while others say they are loving this new type of studying.

“I like the dual device program because there's two ways we can study and do our work,” freshman Elan Elias said. “We have the iPad if we don't feel comfortable typing on our laptops, it also means we don’t have to carry around a notebook.”

Electronic devices are becoming more common for note taking in all different types of classrooms, from elementary students to college students.

“If you go into a college setting, you’ll see a large percentage of students writing on tablets because it helps with note taking,” Levin said. “There’s a lot of research that shows how handwritten note taking or digital note taking for subjects such as math and science is more effective in sparking deeper thinking and learning than typing.”

But paper notes aren’t going away, some stu-

Convent of the Sacred Heart High School dents say that their classes still require handwritten notes with a pen and pencil, not on an electronic device.

“I think at times electronic devices can help with studying, but with classes like history, I use paper notes,” junior Jalysa Jones said. “But I think we are really blessed to have options, but overall I definitely prefer having a laptop and an iPad.”

The addition of the iPad allows for better organization and the addition of new study habits, said some students.

“Having an iPad keeps me focused, because I have fewer school-unrelated tabs and websites open, and I just have the apps I need to study,” freshman Lillian McConathy said. “I feel like it's easy to take notes on

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Although the iPad system is a recent addition to the school it has existed in different forms for half a decade.

“The high school used to be an all iPad program, but then four or five years ago, we started using BYOD laptops because the iPads were limited,” Levin explained. “After using the laptops, we started seeing some missing capabilities that the ipad was best at like digital reading.”

Applications like Notability and Google Drive have become staples for students when taking notes and saving documents. Although, students have learned about the unreliability of trusting the app alone.

“Google Drive and

Notability are my primary note takers,” sophomore Ella Nguyen said. “It’s very helpful because all my notes are backed up and I can access them from any time.”

With the intention of providing iPads to every student, the school is offering every person the same opportunity to learn at a high level with the use of electronics.

“The dual device program was the way of leveling the playing field because a lot of families have as many devices, but students who only have one device have a disadvantage,” Levin said. “Simply, we chose iPads for our Mac centric environment, because they make interacting with digital reading and taking efficient notes easier.”

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Working as a teen is important and can create a good work ethic.

— Francesca Lauterbach, freshman

It’s important to work because then you have money to secure yourself with.

— Pheobe Brockway, sophomore

You will be more prepared for when you get a job you will be more mature.

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Starting to work as a teen is beneficial because it teaches you to interact in a professional setting.

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TALA'S TAKE Stressed? It's best to rest

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Everyday, I get asked “how are college applications going?” or “aren’t you stressed?” and everyday, I respond with “they're going” and “very.”

With IB & AP classes, clubs, sports and college applications, life for seniors at Convent & Stuart

Feeling like there is never a moment of mental rest can be more detrimental than staying up late to study; it can overtake your mood and determine how the rest of your day or even week will play out.

After countless hours of school and extracurriculars, I finally get the chance to finish my homework for the night. Yet, I always feel like there is still something I need to do whether it is for college applications, Global Politics homework, or a math quiz. About 80 percent of students report constantly feeling stressed due to schoolwork, according to Mental Health America.

Throughout my highschool years, I have learned that asking for help and reaching out to your teachers, counselors or parents can help in achieving a a less stressful day. Using a daily planner to help you organize and pace your workload can also make a huge difference in your efficiency and stress level.

Hall has become more hectic than ever. While being given access to these kinds of opportunities is an incredible privilege, we, as students, must also come to terms with the fact that these responsibilities can take a huge toll on our mental health, organization and time management.

Additional ways to help relieve stress can be taking time off for some self care and the non-curricular activities that you enjoy. For example, going on a walk, reading your favorite book, taking a nap or listening to music can make positive changes on your schoolwork and mood. The way you deal with your stressful workload today can help you navigate your busy schedule in the future. It is important to remember that you always have support within your friends, family and Sacred Heart community.