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Education is changing every day. Thanks in part to the generosity of the Molloy community, our school has the opportunity to remain a vibrant and evolving institution focused on new educational tools and technology. “Looking forward I can’t predict what the next historic moment will be in our future,” said President Karsten. “But what I can predict is that the quality of education will endure – as long as we build on our traditions – and continue to read the signs of the times.” We will bring you more in depth looks at the iPads in action during class over the next several months. In the meantime, view more photos from Molloy’s opening week below.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Student_iPad_1.jpg\" "\\"A")
<\/a>Molloy welcomed over 1,560 students back to school this week after a long and well deserved summer break. Upon their arrival, they were excited to see their newly renovated cafeteria, which is one of the most used spaces on campus. The upgrades to the cafeteria\u2019s lighting, food service area, and climate control among other improvements were instantly noticeable, and many students gave their approval as they went on their way to their homerooms (more on the new cafeteria in the next issue of The Beehive<\/em>). For freshmen, the first day of high school is often a blur. There are typically many details to keep track of, tricky lockers to open, and plenty of books to stack up. This year, however, their first day schedule was a bit lighter thanks to Molloy\u2019s newest technology integration: a one-to-one computing program utilizing iPads. Molloy has introduced this new iPad program to its freshmen class only this year. The Class of 2018 received their iPads in waves over several weeks in August, eliminating the need for textbook distribution on their first official day, which had been typical procedure for decades. Now, freshmen will have much less to carry on a day to day basis. Lesson plans have been altered to focus on the use of carefully selected apps and Internet tools during class and for homework assignments. Teachers, who were prepped for over two years in anticipation of the program launch, are focused on making their lessons more interactive by encouraging creative uses for the iPads to help enhance the overall classroom experience. While only freshmen will experience the iPads at Molloy this year, each following freshman class will also receive them over the next several years. All class years will utilize iPads in their curriculum by the year 2017.<\/p>\n<\/a>\u201cMolloy is forging ahead as an institution that embraces modern technology,\u201d said President Richard Karsten \u201981<\/strong>. \u201cWe have seen this program succeed at other schools, and we are excited to afford this important opportunity to our students. Now more than ever today\u2019s students are connected to technology. iPads have already become one of the best ways to foster students\u2019 strengths and educate them best.\u201d To aid the program, Molloy\u2019s talented IT department will be available for faculty and students throughout the year to troubleshoot any technical issues or security concerns. The IT staff has been integral to the implementation of the program, and their insights will ensure that everything runs smoothly. We would be remiss not to acknowledge their hard work and dedication throughout this process (Pictured: Faculty & Staff celebrated Mass on Tuesday in the newly renovated student cafeteria with Fr. Peter Purpura ’99<\/em>).<\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n