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      MimioStudio Version 12 is Here!

      Posted by Boxlight on Tue, Feb 21, 2023

      Since its introduction to the classroom technology market, MimioStudio™ educational software has helped teachers create engaging, interactive lessons and activities to support learning. To further advance teaching and learning in the classroom, innovative updates have been included in MimioStudio version 12. 

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      Topics: Educational Software, Education Technology, MimioStudio, Update

      Updates to OKTOPUS Software - Improved Teaching Tools for Accessibility & Ease of Use

      Posted by Boxlight on Thu, Oct 20, 2022

      OKTOPUS is a teacher-friendly presentation and collaboration software designed for interactive whiteboards, projectors, and displays like the award-winning MimioPro 4 and ProColor 3 from Boxlight.* Current OKTOPUS users have enjoyed features such as annotation over a variety of applications, 70+ interactive teaching tools, polling capabilities with instant feedback, and educational games. 

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      Topics: Educational Software, Classroom Collaboration, OKTOPUS, Update, accessibility

      Four Key Features of Collaborative Software

      Posted by Melizza Cuizon on Tue, Mar 2, 2021

      Teachers are busy searching for and creating collaborative, interactive lessons that will motivate and engage their learners. But time is essential, and teachers need an easy-to-use software that can help them build dynamic activities and lessons in a matter of minutes. The software should be compatible with any of a variety of education technology hardware such as document cameras, interactive flat panel displays, projectors, and interactive whiteboards. When looking for teacher-friendly software that can be customized for a variety of learning situations, make sure these four features are included:

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      Topics: Educational Software, Classroom Collaboration, MimioStudio

      FETC & TCEA 2019: A Recap of the Latest EdTech Trends

      Posted by Holly Fritz-Palao on Fri, Feb 15, 2019

      The Boxlight team has settled back in after a busy month visiting the 2019 FETC and TCEA conferences in Florida and Texas, and we’re back with all the biggest trends we discovered at the events this year! 

      The conferences were a whirlwind of innovative ideas and impressive new products, plus creative professional development programming and extensive networking opportunities. If you missed either of these industry conferences this year, here’s a rundown of what our team thought were the best and most exciting trends on the trade show floor:

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      Topics: Educational Software, Education Technology, education industry

      Top 20 EdTech Companies to Watch

      Posted by Holly Fritz-Palao on Thu, Apr 19, 2018

      Each year, the world of EdTech grows and new companies emerge ahead of the pack. Here are the movers and shakers we’re excited about at the moment: 

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      Topics: Educational Software, Education Technology, education industry, Educational influencers

      EdTech Goals for 2018

      Posted by Kelly Bielefeld on Tue, Jan 9, 2018

      A new year is a great time to look at our accomplishments from the year gone by. Traditionally, it is also the time when we seek out opportunities for growth as we look ahead. I thought I would share some areas in which I would like to grow in 2018. By sharing these with you, I hope that maybe you can be inspired to take on some new learning, grow as an individual and a teacher, and get out of your comfort zone to try something challenging.

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      Topics: Classroom Technology, Educational Software, Education Technology, Administrator Resources, tips for teachers

      EdTech To-Dos for 2018

      Posted by Kelly Bielefeld on Thu, Dec 28, 2017

      As we turn the calendar once again, we find ourselves with a new year full of possibilities. But even with all these possibilities, we know that old habits die hard—this is why listing our New Year’s resolutions is a popular practice and can be very profound. The list either helps us to do something new that we have always wanted to try, or start doing something we have known for a while and need to pick up again.

      So for 2018, I have developed my top list of things I would like to do, improve at, or focus on for the year. These resolutions are aimed at improving my knowledge of educational technology (and more!) and are in no particular order—and a few are a little tongue in cheek!

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      Topics: Educational Software, Education Technology, Educational Apps, Administrator Resources, tips for teachers

      6 Tips to Help You Become an Innovative Educator

      Posted by Dana Jandhyala on Thu, Dec 14, 2017

      Considering the dynamic nature of the education industry and the practices followed, a teacher’s role today is quite multifaceted in comparison to how it used to be. For example, earlier curriculums and teaching methods were standardized and the teaching tools were common for all. However, with the introduction of technology, the options for teaching methods and tools have greatly increased.

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      Topics: Educational Software, Education Technology, Administrator Resources, tips for teachers

      Top 10 STEM Apps

      Posted by Kelly Bielefeld on Wed, Nov 15, 2017

       

      Career growth in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) shows no sign of slowing down, so how do we ensure that today’s students are ready for the jobs of tomorrow? By incorporating STEM learning into the classroom, we can give our students the tools they need to succeed in the future—and spark interest in these fields.

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      Topics: Educational Software, Education Technology, Science Lessons, Educational Apps, STEM, STEAM

      Quick Guide to Teacher Training Options

      Posted by Holly Fritz-Palao on Tue, Oct 31, 2017

      If you want your teachers to have special training or certificates in technology or career education moving forward, it will take some searching—but hopefully the information below will help you get started.

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      Topics: Educational Software, Education Technology, Professional Development for Teachers, Training, Administrator Resources, tips for teachers

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