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"Most educational institutions haven't even begun to think about how to use the newest technologies in sophisticated ways to reform education and make it more effective. It is wonderful to have a school in our neighborhood that is already moving in the right direction. "

-- Thomas G. West, Advisor to the Board

Our technology is state-of-the-art at Wye River Upper School. Every student and teacher uses an Apple laptop computer. The use of laptops has had an impressive list of positive outcomes, including:

  • Promoting increased homework completion rate (digital delivery from home or class).
  • More effective organizational skills.
  • Audio and visual production skills.
  • Enhanced comprehension of higher level concepts.
  • Increased parent-teacher communications, student-teacher communication, and teacher-teacher communications.

Wye River Upper School teachers supervise world wide web networks to ensure safety. Our students work with and learn from:
  • iMovie - to record and edit their own short movies and slide presentations.
  • iPhoto - to capture, edit and create using their personal and school photos.
  • iCartoon - to turn facts, concepts and information into animated movies.
  • Garage Band - to compose, record and arrange personal and ensemble music performances.
  • iTunes - to study by music and to enhance the effects of custom movies and slide shows.
  • MacJournal - to take and organize class notes and assignments.
  • Bluetooth and email - to receive and deliver assignments and communications in class and at home.

Wye River Upper School • P.O. Box 36 • Wye Mills, MD 21679 • 410-827-5822