Hodgson supports and promotes the use of informational technology to increase the academic achievement of our students.  Students can use the computers and laptops purchased by the school, but many parents are surprised to find out that we also welcome and support students using their own devices (known as BYOD: Bring Your Own Device). 

The TDSB and Hodgson policy is that personal electronic devices (PEDs) may be used during instructional class time only with teacher permission and only for educational purposes. All PEDs must be powered off (not on silent mode) and put away during all instructional times (9:00 am to 11:38 am & 12:30 to 3:11 pm) unless a teacher has given permission for educational use. 

Teachers follow a progressive discipline pathway with students who do not follow this policy (e.g., instruct student to turn off the PED, private discussion, classroom-based consequences, confiscation until end of day, conversation with parents, referral to Principal/Vice-Principal, etc.)