Ever wondered how to turn your classroom into a hub of creativity? In the recent Unbox Innovation episode, "Cultivating a Creative Classroom," Preston Trebas, Boxlight STEM Training and Development Specialist, addresses the challenges educators face with integrating creativity into modern teaching and learning practices. The discussion covers balancing hard skills and creativity, dealing with parental concerns, and addressing administrative pressures. 

Topics: Education Technology, edtech, Podcast, Unbox Innovation, education

Denver Public Schools (DPS) is leading the way in career exploration through its Spark Early Career Exploration Program, emphasizing diverse career exposure for students. Olivia Barraza Kee, Senior Manager of DPS Spark, highlights the importance of developing career identities to shape students' futures positively: “The work of developing career identities for our students is really important to us so that they can plan and chart their futures and get careers that sustain them and their families." The program connects students with local businesses and offers an extensive online resource library. 

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In a celebration of dedication and innovation in the field of education, we are thrilled to share the incredible news that Ron Clark Academy (Atlanta, GA) science teacher, Daniel Thompson, has been named a finalist for the prestigious eSchool News Hero Educator Awards. 

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In the first official episode of Unbox Innovation, Boxlight’s newest podcast series, Host Gabrielle Bejarano had a chat with Preston Trebas, STEM Training and Development Specialist, to discuss the challenges teachers face in today's educational landscape, with a special focus on fostering creativity in the classroom.  

Topics: Podcast, Unbox Innovation, education

Boxlight is excited to launch its new podcast series, Unbox Innovation, a gateway to transformative insights and thought-provoking discussions. In alignment with the company mission to improve communication and engagement, this podcast series will empower viewers and listeners with content that addresses the latest trends and strategies in your industry, whether it's K-12 education, Higher Education, or Enterprise.  

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In Weld County RE-1 schools, the challenge was clear: engage a diverse student population, especially those with special needs. Traditional teaching methods fell short. A key solution? Implementation of Mimio Robo E3 Pro 3D printers for teaching and learning. 

Topics: Case Studies, 3D printing, STEM education, Robo3D, MimioSTEM, Success Story

 

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Ensuring the safety of students and staff is a top priority for teachers and school administrators. When everyone knows they are in a secure place, teachers can concentrate on teaching, and students can feel confident about coming to school to learn and grow. This security is made possible with the right technology and providing teachers with effective training to ensure that the school environment is safe and supportive. 

Topics: Education Technology, Professional Development for Teachers, teacher training, school, teacher professional development, campus communication, campus safety, School Safety