Finding innovative ways to engage students in meaningful, hands-on activities can make all the difference in the classroom. Let’s explore the immense potential of incorporating planting activities into classroom lessons, particularly for STEM education. As an educator who stumbled upon the joy of gardening during the pandemic, I can attest to the transformative power of cultivating plant life. There are numerous benefits of bringing gardening into the classroom, especially how it can foster a deep understanding of environmental care and its impact on our future.
Cultivating Knowledge: The Transformative Power of Planting Activities
Topics: Lessons, Science Lessons, tips for teachers, edtech, steam lessons, STEM education
In the latest episode of the Unbox Innovation podcast, host Bobby Brill interviews Mark Jones, the VP of Sales for FrontRow, a company that specializes in audio technology for effortless communication. Mark has been working in the EdTech industry for 20 years, specifically focusing on the benefits of classroom audio.
Topics: Classroom Audio, Podcast, audio solution, campus communication, school audio, audio, teacher microphones, Unbox Innovation
Clayton County Public Schools Innovates Teaching and Learning with Boxlight Solutions
Clayton County Public Schools (Jonesboro, GA) and Boxlight's partnership spanning over eight years has significantly transformed education by addressing the challenges posed by outdated technology. CCPS faced issues with aging projectors, prompting a strategic collaboration with Boxlight. The implementation of Boxlight's Mimio interactive solutions, including flat panel displays and student response systems, has helped modernize classrooms and increased student engagement.
Topics: Professional Development for Teachers, Case Studies, teacher professional development, interactive displays, EOS Education, Success Story, interactive flat panel display
The integration of technology has emerged as a pivotal trend in education, reshaping the way educational institutions operate and deliver learning experiences. For district leadership and decision-makers, understanding the nuances and implications of technology integration is paramount in fostering efficient and effective educational administration.
Topics: Education Technology, technology, Education Leaders
Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance Transforms Learning with Clevertouch Technology
Topics: Case Studies, Clevertouch, interactive displays, Success Story, Higher Education, Further Education
Father Yermo Schools in El Paso, TX, faced the challenge of engaging their students, especially in science and technology. To address this, they strategically invested in Mimio by Boxlight educational technology, including award-winning MimioSTEM solutions, aiming to enhance 21st-century skills.
Topics: Education Technology, Labdisc, Robotics, Mimio MyBot, MimioSTEM, interactive displays, Success Story, interactive flat panel display
Just over a year ago I started birding, or bird watching as you may know it. I have always loved nature, learning about my local plants, and doing native gardening. Learning about birds was a natural extension of that. One of my absolute favorite parts of birding is “Backyard Birding.” Essentially, backyard birding is observing and appreciating the birds who are right around one’s backyard, schoolyard, or outdoor space. Think life science meets “I Spy.” Of course, working with teachers and students, backyard birding can also be "Schoolyard" birding, incorporating STEAM to foster critical thinking and observation skills. Imagine you and your students excitedly saying, “Oh, that’s a mountain chickadee! And there’s a dark-eyed junco. Oh, hello cute lesser goldfinch!”
Topics: Science Lessons, steam education, 3D printing, STEM education, Robo3D, MyStemKits, MimioSTEM
Over the last 15 years, Clevertouch has experienced rapid global growth, marked by strategic investments, including new showroom hubs in London and Dusseldorf. This week, Dale Strang, CEO of Boxlight, proudly inaugurated the brand-new, modern Clevertouch headquarters designed for brightness and spaciousness.
Topics: Clevertouch
We're thrilled to share that Boxlight clinched six wins at the Tech & Learning Excellence Awards 2023.
Topics: Education Technology, MimioConnect, awards, MimioWall, ezRoom, wireless audio, ELEVATE
Nurturing Learning Environments: Strategies for Effective Classroom Centers
Building a great learning space in the classroom is important for helping students grow. Teachers can create a dynamic learning environment by incorporating learning centers. Of course, planning effective and engaging centers is wonderful on paper but the follow through takes work! Making the most of center time calls for some careful planning and smart execution.
Topics: collaborative learning, tips for teachers, Personalized Learning, student learning, education