Going Totally High-Tech!

Information technology is booming. Having access to a computer and an Internet connection has become an essential part of school life, and the École oraliste de Québec pour enfants malentendants ou sourds is no exception.

Over the past few years, the École oraliste has been fortunate to count on the continued support of the Fondation Sourdine and its partners, such as the Fondation des Sourds, to update its computer equipment. More specifically, we progressively underwent a big “tech shift” to Apple. Teachers were fortunate enough to get MacBooks, and high-quality projectors and speakers are now installed in every classroom. This technology has greatly enhanced teaching.

New Tools for Learning

Each high school students now have their own iPads for the duration of their schooling with us. Our primary school students also have the chance to discover the many apps available on this high-tech tool. Teachers have quickly found that for practicing reading, writing, and math, the iPad is a simple, effective, and intuitive tool that offers many educational opportunities.

In 2019, we were also grateful to receive sound field amplification systems for all of our classrooms. This major improvement allows all of our students to enjoy exceptional sound quality, whether they are deaf or not. While technology is not a guarantee of academic success, it definitely contributes to the students’ motivation and helps them develop their digital skills.

The New Year is Looking Bright!

Hearing aids and cochlear implants have also undergone technological advances, giving our deaf and hard-ofhearing students a real chance at academic and social integration.

All these new technologies improve the way we teach and help all of our students succeed at school. Their success is our priority, and our dearest wish for 2023!