The leadership team at Horizon Christian Academy wasn't looking for a quick fix or flashy gimmicks. They wanted to find practical ways to genuinely improve teaching and learning campuswide. For a school dedicated to preparing more than 500 students for the future, that meant getting technology that would support teachers, engage students and make every classroom more immersive and impactful.

How Technology Can Make Every Student an Active Learner

When students are actively engaged in learning, they perform better—and this doesn’t only apply to academic achievement. They also gain valuable critical thinking and collaboration skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Are you navigating any of these challenges at your school?

• Emergency instructions aren’t always clearly relayed to everyone on campus.
• Response times can be delayed due to lagging equipment and lack of integration.
• PA systems are unreliable, hard to maintain and lack features like zone-specific alerts or mobile management.
• Bells, intercoms, access control and classroom audio don’t all work together seamlessly.
• Resources that could be used for instruction are going to frequent repairs and technician visits.

If so, it’s time to take a fresh look at your technology.

Every school faces its own set of challenges, shaped by its unique environment, needs and community. But addressing these challenges isn’t just about installing new tools—it’s also about crafting thoughtful solutions that work together to keep everyone safe. 

You can achieve that with the right blend of integrated technology, thoughtful leadership and close collaboration, and Boxlight can help. Here are some solutions that make it possible.

“They love the 3D printers,” said Riann Offutt-Price, STEM teacher at Cheatham County School District in Tennessee. “They love to watch them. They like to see what we're printing, how long it's going to take. It’s pretty mind-blowing for them.”

Since the district introduced MimioSTEM solutions, learners have been immersed in innovative technologies that spark curiosity, foster creativity and bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life. As a result, student engagement and hands-on learning have reached new levels. 

In 2019, the El Paso, Texas community was shaken to its core by an unthinkable tragedy. A 15-year-old sophomore from Horizon High School, Javier Amir Rodriguez, was the youngest victim of a horrific mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart. It was a devastating loss for everyone at Clint Independent School District, including its Superintendent, Dr. Juan Martinez, who delivered an emotional address at his memorial. 

The shooting hadn’t taken place on a school campus, but it did bring that possibility to the forefront of many minds. As the community continued to heal, Dr. Martinez and his team worked to update and fortify the technology infrastructure throughout the district to streamline communication and build safer, more connected learning environments on every campus. 

Teaching is an art, a science and a continual learning process. The rapidly changing world of classroom technology has created new challenges for many educators, but it has also opened up opportunities for innovation and collaboration. 

In this episode of Unbox Innovation, Michelle Dawn Mooney welcomes Taylor-Ann Charles, a Training and Development Specialist at EOS Education by Boxlight, and Bernadette Moreno, an Education Mentor and Adult Learning Coordinator at Phoenix Union High School (PXU), to discuss a refreshing approach to teacher professional learning. Listen to hear about what’s making it so successful.

Get ready! Connect with Boxlight at the CSA Leadership Conference on November 2, 2024, in the New York Hilton Midtown (New York, NY). Explore our innovative solutions in action and see how we’re enhancing campus and classroom communication. 

Get ready! Connect with Boxlight at theNebraska Fall Ed Tech Conference, November 1, 2024 – booth V11- in theYounes Conference Center South (Kearney, NE). Explore our innovative solutions in action and see how we’re enhancing campus and classroom communication and student engagement, making a real difference in today’s education.  

In the latest episode of Unbox Innovation, host Michelle Dawn Mooney is joined by Evan Brus, Training and Development Specialist for EOS Education by Boxlight, to explore how educators can gear up for a tech-enhanced school year. With Evan’s rich experience in both university teaching and educational technology, this episode is packed with actionable tips and insights to help you maximize new tools and navigate tech challenges. Read a few highlights from the episode. 

As the new school year begins, teachers, students, and school leaders are gearing up for a fresh start. The excitement of new possibilities, new goals, and new opportunities has everyone cheering, “Ready, set, learn!”This year is about starting strong and getting even stronger as we go. At Boxlight, we’re here to support every step of the journey with our cutting-edge education technology solutions, designed to enhance student learning, promote inclusion and diversity, and empower educators.