Exploring FA Libraries
Our facilities, like the Constance Suzanne O'Connell Memorial Library and Computer Center, the Muir Library, Joens Media Center equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and the Co-Lab interactive meeting room encourage enriched learning experiences and cater to diverse educational needs.
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Exploring Technology
Technology brings excellence and cutting-edge innovation together, preparing our students to adapt and thrive in a constantly changing world and making them college and career ready.
FA students remain adaptive, curious, and poised to explore the multitude of possibilities at their fingertips. Faculty members elevate the learning experience by using web-based applications and technology resources in class.
Dash and Dot Robots
7 Spike Essential Lego Robotics Kits
AR & VR Books
OSMO Kits (Creative & Genius Starter)
FA’s Lower School maintains a one-one iPad program in Kindergarten-Grade 3 and a one-one Chromebook program for grades 4-5, providing each child a tool at their fingertips. The devices are mobile, so children have them in the library, Spanish class, or in the STEAM lab for literacy extensions, research, or coding. Projectors in every room allow students to experience a visit to the rainforest or to meet a visitor from a distant land in real time. We also have an augmented and virtual reality collection to be used and experienced in the regular classroom or the STEAM Lab. Additions such as Code-A-Pillars and Dash and Dot, and Lego Robotic kits for directed coding and programming experiences as well as for exploration and discovery experiences, develop creative thinking and problem solving skills in addition to team work!
All of the following technology tools are controlled/manipulated using apps on teacher and/or student iPads:
- Dash and Dot robots
- 7 Spike Essential Lego Robotics Kits Joe has been working with/training Sarah so we can begin using these--they are amazing!!
- AR and VR (Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality) books, merge cube, globe, and other tools to bring educational concepts (science, geography) to life for the kids
- 3 OSMO Kits (2 Creative Kits, 1 Genius Starter Kit) that allow students to draw, or practice math and reading concepts individually using iPads.
Each Middle and Upper School student uses a personal laptop to support his/her learning. Students can manage and access their assignments, syllabi, and schedule throughout the day using their unique Student Portal. Every student also has a Fredericksburg Academy email address and receives communication from classmates, teachers, coaches, and administrators, keeping them connected to and on top of their school work and activities. Many teachers maintain websites for their classes which include additional resources for test/quiz prep, project/paper rubrics, and a full syllabus.
