Academics

Technology

Bishop Ireton recognizes both the challenges and benefits of learning in a rapidly changing technological age, and our vision for technology and innovation is grounded in strong spiritual values that emphasize using technology as a tool to enhance best practices in teaching and learning.
Bishop Ireton students learn to navigate all types of operating systems, including Microsoft Office, Google Education and the Blackbaud student portal, to create a superior experience for students.  We are committed to preparing our students for success in a global technological society.
 
In collaboration with our technology team, Bishop Ireton is able to seamlessly use technology to foster students’ creativity, communication skills, research skills and critical thinking. We work closely with our teachers, students and administrators to explore new applications and tools as our technology program continues to grow and evolve.

List of 5 items.

  • Bring Your Own Device Policy

    Bishop Ireton requires that each student have a personal laptop for daily use. While attending Bishop Ireton High School, students will make daily use of computing resources including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet analysis, online research, online submission of work, and e-mail. We require that the laptop runs either Windows 11 (Non S-Mode) or MacOS (modern operating systems) and that it is updated to the latest version.

    Each student’s personal device should be a laptop with a standard keyboard. Chromebooks, iPads or other tablets, and cell phones do not qualify and are not permitted for use during school hours.

    Click here to view the Bring Your Own Device Policy.

  • Broadcasting Studio

    The Bishop Ireton Broadcasting Studio houses high grade equipment for video and audio recording. Most of the space is painted green to create a green screen backdrop for filming. Students have the opportunity to use this space and its equipment to record videos for class projects and extracurricular activities including TV news, SCA, drama and more. Additionally, there is an elective course, Broadcasting Technology and Production, offered during the spring semester that utilizes the space and teaches students how to operate the equipment to record and edit videos. The equipment available for use includes:
    • Canon EOS R Camera
    • Tascam DR-70D Recorder
    • Shure SM-58 Microphones
    • Audio-Technica Lavalier Microphones
    • Zoom H1 Recorders
    • Light Panels
    • LimoStudio Chromakey Backdrops
    • LimoStudio Umbrella & Softbox Lighting Kit
    • Glide Gear Teleprompter
    • Manfrotto Tripod
    • Desktop Mic Stands
    • Tripod Mic Stand with Boom Arm

  • Cell Phones, Smartwatches, Personal Tablets and Personal Listening Device Policy

    The policy for cell phones, smartwatches, personal tablets and personal listening devices policy has been developed to foster healthy student engagement with teachers and classmates. 
    Use of cell phones, smartwatches, personal tablets and personal listening is not permitted for students during the instructional day, nor is a student allowed to have a cell phone, smartwatch or personal listening device on their person during the instructional day.

    Click here to view the Cell Phones, Smartwatches, Personal Tablets and Personal Listening Device Policy.

  • Computer Labs

    Bishop Ireton has four computer labs in rooms 308, 309 and 313, and the Co-Lab in the library. All computer labs are fully-equipped with Dell workstations. These labs host our full slate of Computer Science classes, as well as the Journalism (BI Word publication) and Yearbook classes.

    In addition to powerful software application suites, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher) and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, XD, Spark, Dreamweaver, etc.), the labs have multiple specialized software packages available including Visual Studio Code, jGRASP, Python, Java, Linux and virtual machine capabilities to support our programming and cybersecurity classes. Other hardware includes Raspberry PI workstations, DSLR Cameras, Finch robots, microbits and other circuit boards. 

    The Co-Lab in the library is available to students every regular dismissal day until 4 pm.

  • Tools We Use

    In the classroom:
    • Interactive smartboards
    • Document cameras
    • Integrated audio and visual equipment

    Students:
    • Google Enterprise for Education
    • Microsoft Office 365
    • Adobe Creative Cloud
    • ExamSoft
    • Blackbaud Portal
    • Destiny Integrated Library Sources

Technology Department

List of 3 members.

  • Photo of David Gibson

    Mr. David "Mike" Gibson 

    Director of Technology
  • Photo of Pablo Espinoza

    Mr. Pablo Espinoza 

    Assistant Director of Technology
  • Photo of Daniel Matheis

    Mr. Daniel "Dan" Matheis 

    Instructional Technology Specialist; Computer Science Teacher
In the spirit of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop Ireton High School is a Catholic college preparatory school that promotes spiritual, intellectual, creative, social and physical development.
 
As a Salesian community of learning and service, Bishop Ireton High school prepares and inspires students to Advance Always with a Christ-centered focus to meet and surpass current and future global challenges.
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