Briarcrest Christian School

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Briarcrest Christian School is a college preparatory institution serving the Memphis community with a comprehensive, technology-enabled educational approach designed to prepare students for higher education and beyond. The school maintains one of the most robust technology infrastructures in the Memphis school community, with over 800 computing dev... ices available for student use across instructional activities. This diverse device ecosystem includes powerful desktops, touch-screens, laptops, and iPads strategically deployed throughout computer labs, library stations, classrooms, and mobile carts that teachers integrate into instruction as needed. Rather than deploying technology for its own sake, Briarcrest prioritizes pedagogical functionality and student learning outcomes, exemplified by initiatives such as its innovative blended Pre-Calculus program that combines online college-level coursework with traditional in-class instruction to prepare high school students for college-level mathematics. The school's Geometry program leverages teacher-created podcasts to support student review of complex concepts, while the fine arts department has digitized sheet music on student iPads to enhance accessibility and learning. Briarcrest's technology philosophy mirrors that of leading colleges and universities, recognizing that computing devices are tools for learning rather than requirements for academic success. The school accommodates diverse learning preferences by allowing students to use computing devices in the classroom when beneficial to their individual learning style, while equally supporting students who prefer traditional note-taking methods with pen and paper. High school and middle school students are permitted to bring their own approved laptops and devices to campus, a practice adopted at rates comparable to those observed in college classroomsa pattern consistent with the school's college preparatory mission. This balanced, student-centered approach to technology integration reflects Briarcrest's ...Read More