Case Study: Fairview School District achieves a streamlined 1:1 iPad rollout and increased student engagement with Schoology

Getting the Most From a 1:1 Mobile Device Implementation with Schoology

Fairview School District, a 1,600‑student district in Pennsylvania, needed a platform to support its shift to a 1:1 iPad program and a more student‑centered approach to learning—emphasizing independent learning, differentiated instruction, collaboration, and one place for communication among students, teachers, parents, and administrators. After evaluating options, the district’s tech committee unanimously selected Schoology because it aligned with those goals and simplified stakeholder communication.

Schoology integrated quickly with the district’s SIS, required minimal training, and its social‑media‑style interface sped adoption; middle and high schools were fully implemented within five weeks. Teachers use Schoology to assign personalized, anonymous tasks in multiple media, enable flexible assessments and multi‑grade collaboration, and give parents transparency—resulting in higher student engagement and achievement, faster realization of district goals, and a stronger return on the iPad investment.

Fairview School District

Justin Zona

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment