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      Travis Rink

      Travis Rink has 16 years of experience teaching high school chemistry and various other science courses. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Kansas State University, and master’s degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership & Administration from Wichita State University. As a teacher, he took on various Mimio-related roles, including the Mimio Masters program, MimioConnect moderator, Mimio Teacher Team presenter, and Mimio Quick Learn moderator. As the Mimio Educator Advocacy Leader, Travis now manages the Mimio training programs available globally, as well as the Mimio Teacher Teams and MimioConnect lesson development.
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      April Tips and Training for Teachers

      Posted by Travis Rink on Tue, Apr 2, 2019

      Spring is finally in full swing! Depending on where you live, maybe it doesn't quite feel like spring yet—better yet, maybe it already feels like summer where you are. Regardless of the weather outside, spring is a great time for dusting off old lessons as well as creating new ones.

      Need some inspiration? Here is our collection of themed content to help you spruce up your lessons for April:

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      Topics: Professional Development for Teachers, Training

      Spring 2019 Webinar Series: Helping You Transform Learning in the Classroom

      Posted by Travis Rink on Tue, Mar 12, 2019

      Boxlight is excited to announce the spring webinar series, Transforming Learning in the Classroom, featuring five webinars to help you improve upon important professional development and STEM integration in your school. The presenters are all experts and leaders in education and technology, and they are ready to share their insights into creating successful learning environments.

      The series will begin on March 21, 2019 at 4:30 pm ET with Innovations Bringing STEM and Robotics to Today’s Classrooms. The experts hosting each webinar have used and loved each of the innovative solutions discussed in the webinars to engage students and promote STEM in the classroom. The webinars were developed to help educators of all types acquire useful knowledge to help bring their classroom to greater technology-driven heights.

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      Topics: webinar, Administrator Resources, tips for teachers

      March Tips and Training for Teachers

      Posted by Travis Rink on Wed, Feb 27, 2019

      Spring is right around the corner, and with it we leave behind the winter blahs as blue skies are ahead. As an educator, it’s easy to get into a rut this time of year with everything that is going on—spring activities kicking into full gear, local and state assessments, curriculum changes for next year, and so on.

      Just as nature around us begins to show renewed growth, we too feel the new energy that we can carry into our classrooms. Although it may be easy to pull out lessons from previous years to use, it can be exciting to try out new ways of teaching lessons or exploring new ideas to motivate our students. Designing new lessons can take some time to ensure it meets your needs, but the end result is well worth the investment. Here is our collection of themed content to get you ready with new lessons for March:

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      Topics: Professional Development for Teachers, Training, tips for teachers

      February Tips and Training for Teachers

      Posted by Travis Rink on Thu, Jan 31, 2019

      February may be the shortest month, but it has so much to offer! From Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day to Black History Month, there’s plenty of interesting facts, people, and history to weave into your lessons this month. Here is our collection of themed content to help you keep students engaged in February:

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      Topics: Professional Development for Teachers, Training, tips for teachers

      Teaching (and Learning!) About Martin Luther King, Jr.

      Posted by Travis Rink on Mon, Jan 21, 2019

      With Martin Luther King, Jr. Day occurring today, along with Black History Month approaching in February, now is a great time to teach your students about Dr. King. A leader in the civil rights movement, Dr. King inspired his followers with his nonviolent approach to activism. Most of us have heard his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, but there is so much more about Dr. King for you to teach your students.

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      Topics: Lessons, tips for teachers

      January Tips and Training for Teachers

      Posted by Travis Rink on Mon, Dec 31, 2018

      Happy New Year! As you return to your classroom this month after the holiday break, it’s the perfect opportunity to spruce up your lessons. Here is our collection of themed content to help you keep students engaged all month long:

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      Topics: Classroom Technology, Professional Development for Teachers, MimioStudio, tips for teachers

      25 Steps to Get Organized With Tech in the New Year

      Posted by Travis Rink on Thu, Dec 27, 2018

      As the holiday break begins to wind down, we often find ourselves thinking about all of the things we need to do to get organized when we head back to our classrooms. Before that first day back approaches, here are 25 steps to help organize yourself with technology:

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      Topics: Classroom Technology, Education Technology, tips for teachers

      Ho-Ho-Holiday Teaching Tips and Content Are Here!

      Posted by Travis Rink on Fri, Nov 30, 2018

      ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but it’s also a great time to engage your students with fun lessons. Here is our collection of themed content to help you keep students engaged all month long:

      December Calendar and Morning Meeting: This themed lesson pack will take you and your students through the month of December with calendars, morning meeting activities, an attendance chart, graphing and math activities, and more. 

      Holiday Gallery Pack: This fun themed pack contains a variety of images, lessons, and activities to get you in the spirit this holiday season! Use the templates and clipart to create your own lessons, or use our pre-made lessons and activities located in the Lessons tab.

      Holiday Hangman: Join us for a bit of fun with Holiday Hangman—it's a great way to practice spelling words or introduce and practice lesson vocabulary! 

      Build a Santa: This fun holiday-themed activity is a great way to practice addition and multiplication math facts. 

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      Topics: Professional Development for Teachers, tips for teachers

      Thanksgiving 2018: 25 Things Teachers Are Thankful For

      Posted by Travis Rink on Thu, Nov 22, 2018

      Thanksgiving time is here, and I’m ready to dive into my favorite foods and desserts. As far as I’m concerned, the holiday isn’t complete without green bean casserole and a dark chocolate pecan pie!

      While I’m always thankful for delicious meals at this time of year, I am even more thankful for friends and family. For me and for many others involved in education and teaching, family includes the students and parents that make up such a large part of our lives. In the spirit of the upcoming holiday, here is a list of things to be thankful for when it comes to teaching and guiding students, which we have collected from educators and administrators.

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      Topics: tips for teachers

      On-Demand Educator Webinars: Stay Informed and Inspired

      Posted by Travis Rink on Wed, Nov 7, 2018

      Looking for informative online sessions covering educational technology, but need something that works with your busy schedule? We’ve got you covered! Our informative webinars focus on the effective use of interactive teaching technologies and content from Boxlight. Each session is recorded so that we can make it available to those who missed it or want to hear it again.

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