Teaching is one of the most rewarding yet challenging professions out there. Teachers play an important role in shaping the future of our society by inspiring and motivating students to reach their full potential. They work tirelessly to create engaging lessons, foster critical thinking skills, and provide emotional support to their students. As an education technology company, we understand the hard work and dedication that teachers put into their jobs, and we want to take a moment to say "Thank you” to teachers everywhere for their invaluable contributions to education. 

Topics: Teacher Appreciation Day, Teacher Appreciation Week

As an educator, ensuring the safety of your students is of the utmost importance. Schools are not only responsible for educating students but also for keeping them safe while on campus. In order to ensure that your school is prepared for any emergency, it's essential to have an integrated communication system in place, provide professional development opportunities for teachers, and utilize digital display solutions to improve communication and safety. 

Topics: teacher professional development, interactive displays, digital displays, digital signage, campus communication, campus safety, School Safety

The ability to hear and comprehend what is being taught in the classroom is fundamental to student success. Unfortunately, many students are unable to hear their teachers clearly due to background noise, classroom acoustics, and other factors. This can lead to frustration, disengagement, and ultimately, poor academic performance. The solution to this problem is classroom sound audio systems. By providing clear, consistent sound throughout the classroom, these systems can help to improve student comprehension, reduce teacher vocal strain, and enhance classroom management. In a previous blog, I shared the top four reasons why classroom audio solutions are essential for improved teaching and learning. 

Topics: Classroom Technology, Classroom Audio, audio solution, audio

Topics: Funding, education funding, grants, Grants Assistance Program, ESSER

Planning for school threat response procedures is crucial for ensuring the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff. By having a clear plan in place, schools can respond quickly and effectively to potential threats, reducing the risk of injury or harm. Additionally, planning for school threat response procedures can help create a culture of safety and security, giving students, parents, and staff peace of mind and a sense of confidence in their school's ability to keep them safe.  

Topics: grants, campus safety, School Safety, Grants Assistance Program, grant writing

In today's world, ensuring that schools are safe environments for students, faculty, and staff is of the utmost importance. In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that schools need to take measures to improve safety and security. An important tool for achieving this goal is an integrated communication system (ICS), and in this blog post, we'll explore why planning for enhanced school safety is critical and how Boxlight solutions can support this goal. 

Topics: campus communication, campus safety, communication, School Safety

As a teacher, when you walk in your classroom it is expected that you will talk, talk, and probably talk some more. This can lead to vocal problems that over time can do more damage and lead to reduced interaction and engagement with your students in an effort to ‘save your voice.’ Beyond using your “outside voice” inside the classroom, what can you do to manage your vocal health so that sore throats and sick days are minimized? 

Topics: Classroom Technology, tips for teachers, Classroom Audio, audio solution, audio

As school safety concerns mount, district and school leadership are looking for ways to implement integrated communication systems to enhance what is already set in place. In an effort to help leadership make informed decisions, Boxlight will host a round table discussion on this critical issue – Planning for Enhanced Safety: An Integrated Communication System from Boxlight. 

Topics: Webinars, campus communication, campus safety, Round Table, communication, School Safety

School safety is a critical concern for many school districts, as administrators aim to make teachers, students, and parents feel secure in their schools. At one time, schools were considered one of the safest places for our children. Changing times have required that districts take a serious look at how they ensure safety, so children can learn and explore comfortably.  

Topics: school, AV solution, campus communication, campus safety, School Safety

What started as a means for remote learning during school closures, MimioConnect has become an interactive teaching and learning platform for any learning environment. With its rich collection of tools, features, and pre-made lessons, MimioConnect is versatile and customizable so that teachers can plan activities and lessons that meet the unique needs of their students and/or classes. 

Topics: MimioConnect, blended learning, blended learning platform, learning platform, remote learning, hybrid learning, Update