Technology at DCD
A Way to Learn, A Way of Life
Technology Mission Statement
At Dedham Country Day School, technology is thoughtfully integrated to support our mission of fostering resilient, lifelong learning and caring, ethical citizens. In alignment with our commitment to balanced, developmentally appropriate programs across academics, arts, and athletics, we use technology with intention—embracing it when it deepens learning, and setting it aside when it does not. Within our inclusive and interdependent community, students engage with digital tools that enrich inquiry, creativity, and collaboration. Just as they are encouraged to take risks and grow through experience, they are also guided to become discerning, responsible, and reflective users of technology. In this way, DCD students develop the confidence and capability to navigate an ever-evolving world with confidence and skill.
Age-Appropriate
One-to-One Program
Dedham Country Day School has a 1:1 program beginning in Kindergarten through Grade 8. The program began in 2000. Students receive different devices at each grade that facilitate student learning and align with teaching practices for that age. A perk for students who graduate from DCD is they get to keep the device they used during their time as a middle-school student.
Creation & Innovation
Steam Classes
Starting in Pre-Kindergarten students participate in weekly STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) classes. These classes focus on hands-on learning experiences that challenge students to be creative problem solvers. Students gain exposure to computational thinking with beginner robots like BeeBots, Ozobots and Sphero Indi. They also learn the basics of coding in app based environments. In Grade 4 and beyond, these skills are embedded in Library class curriculum. These classes are taught by the Director of Library and Academic Technology, and the Academic Technology Integration Specialist.
The Adams Lab is home to weekly STEAM and MS Arts courses, and includes an interior office space for the OunceIT team. The lab is home to a class set of iPads, our robotics collection (BeeBots, Dash, Ozobots, Sphero Indi), laser printer, 3D printer, Cricut machine, Legos, consumable and non-consumable building materials. The space is organized and maintained by the Academic Technology Integration Specialist.
Technology
Staff and Support
The Tech Team is composed of the Director of Library and Academic Technology, Academic Technology Integration Specialist and members of OunceIT. The Director of Library and Academic Technology and Academic Technology Integration Specialist are full-time members of the DCD community. They teach weekly Pre-K-Grade 3 STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) classes in the Adams Lab.
OunceIT staff are contracted by the school to provide Tech Support. A member of the OunceIT team is available onsite on Mondays and Thursdays during the 2025-2026 school year. This staff is responsible for maintaining the Help Desk ticketing system.
