We are excited to announce that our Attention! solution won the Best Technology Solution for Student Safety award in the 5th Annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough.
Topics: awards, Attention!, campus communication, campus safety, School Safety
June is National Safety Month, a reminder to prioritize workplace safety and be prepared for any potential hazards. This is especially important for our schools where teachers, staff, and students need to be prepared for any situation. By taking proactive steps, being prepared for emergencies, and creating a culture of safety, school leadership, safety managers, and point personnel can make sure everyone in the school community is protected and feels secure.
Topics: campus safety, School Safety
In the fast-changing world of technology today, it's important to use new and creative teaching tools to foster creativity and engage young minds. ChatGPT, created by OpenAI, is an amazing language model that has completely transformed the way students learn in the classroom. It can help you with your Language Arts lessons and make the teaching process even better.
Topics: Education Technology, tips for teachers, English Language Arts, ChatGPT, AI
School Safety in Georgia: Investing, Innovating, and Impact
In light of the growing emphasis on school safety, Georgia is making significant strides to enhance security in its K-12 schools. The state has committed to comprehensive safety plans, increased funding, and advanced technological solutions to ensure the well-being of students and staff alike.
Topics: Classroom Technology, Attention!, campus communication, campus safety, School Safety
School safety is a big concern and recent incidents have made students, teachers, and parents more anxious. In addition to planning and providing quality learning experiences, teachers are responsible for protecting their students in emergencies. To create safe learning environments, it's essential to have comprehensive safety training. School leaders play their part by identifying and providing training programs that take a holistic approach, focusing on prevention and response strategies, teamwork, and knowing how to keep the campus safe.
Topics: teacher support, school community, teacher professional development, teacher PD, campus safety, School Safety
Women and girls play a crucial role in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, which aim to solve big challenges like global pandemics, climate change, and improving communication through technology. In addition to being inclusive, increasing women's participation in STEM can boost our economy, reduce the pay gap, and create a more diverse and talented workforce, leading to innovative ideas and solutions.
Topics: STEM, STEAM, STEM education, Women in STEM, Girls in STEM
EOS Education Earns the Education Partner Specialization in Google Cloud Partner Advantage
Boxlight is excited to announce that its professional development division, EOS Education, has earned Education Services Partner Specialization in Google Cloud Partner Advantage. By earning this specialization, EOS Education has proven their capability and capacity in building customer solutions in the Education Services field using Google Cloud technology.
Topics: Professional Development for Teachers, Google Classroom, Google, teacher professional development, Google Workspace for Education, EOS Education
News You Can Use: How Current Events Connect Classroom Learning to the Real World
In today’s world, students need to understand various aspects of the social structures, global economy, role of government, and the environment to make informed decisions about their lives beyond high school. Educators play a crucial role in equipping students with the skills necessary to distinguish between fact and fiction, research or evidence-based statements, and exaggeration from reputable journalism. By observing and discussing current events, teachers help promote civic engagement and critical thinking, develop media literacy, connect learning to the real world, and encourage empathy and perspective-taking.
Topics: current events for students, current events topics, Teaching Current Events
Teacher Professional Development: The Benefits of Nano Learning
The value of teacher professional development cannot be overstated. Quality professional learning experiences content incorporates the latest research and best practices in the field, helping teachers advance their knowledge, skills, and practices. Teacher PD can also provide teachers with opportunities to reflect on their teaching practices, identify areas for improvement, and receive feedback from peers or mentors. This reflective process can lead to increased self-awareness, professional growth, and job satisfaction.
Topics: Professional Development for Teachers, teacher support, teacher professional development, teacher PD
We’re excited to announce a new update to the printing capabilities of our award-winning Robo E3 3D printers – you can now print directly from Tinkercad! Tinkercad is a free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. Teachers everywhere use Tinkercad to help get them started with 3D printing in their classrooms.
Topics: Maker, 3D printing, STEM education, Robo3D, Makerspace