Technology & Design

Connecting students to the future

At Chicago City Day School, technology is part of the everyday experience of our students. We integrate technology into our program thoughtfully, helping students understand that devices, software, and apps are all tools that serve something larger — the effort to convey ideas, gather data, and understand the world. 

The "What": City Day students have access to two state-of-the-art computer labs. One lab is positioned in the Haffner Library to facilitate research opportunities integrating print  and digital information. The Gates Computer Lab on our second floor allows for whole-class projects and comes equipped with multiple Mac stations and 3-D printers. Students use these spaces in their computers classes, which teache them how to keyboard, code, analyze & sort data, and design. 

The "Why": Design thinking is deeply ingrained in our approach to technology. All of our students visit the Shorey Shop, City Day's "makerspace," to explore the creative uses of technological tools.  Popular projects include construction of electric circuitry, Rube Goldberg machines, solar-powered vehicles, and model homes. As they work in the Shop, students discover how technology can be used to drive problem-solving and innovation.