Lovett is implementing a computer proficiency requirement that will require students to show facility with word processing and keyboarding, spreadsheets, databases, telecommunications, and graphics. The teaching of these skills will be incorporated into the regular curriculum through age-appropriate applications across grade levels and disciplines. Keyboarding instruction is introduced in the Lower School, with a heavy concentration in Grade 6. New students entering Lovett's Middle or Upper School after Grade 6 will attend technology orientations. Lovett's educational technology and library staff offer periodic technology workshops to faculty and parents.
Topics range from beginning computer usage to multimedia applications and desktop publishing.
The future of computing is both exciting and unpredictable. Remaining a constant, however, is Lovett's goal of preparing students to be independent thinkers with the solid foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to solve problems.