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

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

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

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

Finalists and winners for The EdTech Awards 2023 have been announced to a worldwide audience of educators, technologists, students, parents, and policymakers interested in building a better future for learners and leaders in the education and workforce sectors. Boxlight is proud that we were included on this year’s list of finalists and winners. 

Topics: Classroom Technology, Education Technology, awards, CleverLive, CleverShare, Attention!, campus communication

Spend some time in an engaged classroom and you will most likely hear the buzz of teacher and students’ voices, multiplication tables being explored, pencils and crayons slide-tapping across paper, and a variety of devices whirring in the background (printer, tablets, 3D printers, science equipment, etc.). The classroom can be an incredible and dynamic space of active learning, but for some it can also be a cacophony of sound that makes learning difficult and communicating a challenge. 

Topics: Classroom Technology, Classroom Audio, FrontRow

Walk into an early education classroom and you might see children exploring sensory-focused items (blocks, sand, water), hear singing with repetitive words and lines, and you will feel the joy and wonder that these young ones experience as they discover something new. You might also see technology playing a larger role in their learning environment. From tablets and robotics to interactive displays and 3D printers, educational technology is transforming how our youngest students learn new skills.  

Topics: Classroom Technology, Education Technology, Lessons, tips for teachers, Early Education

The mission to implement educational technology in classrooms has grown substantially over the last few years. Districts are driven to invest in ed tech solutions that are comprehensive, integrate with current learning management systems (LMS), and are turnkey. While having the technology is wonderful, not using them properly or to their full potential is still a struggle. This is where the SAMR model can help teachers maximize what they can do to enhance teaching and learning. 

Topics: Classroom Technology, Education Technology, Lessons, SAMR, tips for teachers

Technology continues to change the face of education, including how teachers and students interact in the classroom. Even after a swift move to greater technology implementation in the past two years, managing the use of laptops, tablets, a front-of-class display, and students remote learning can be exhausting for teachers. Add to that the expectation for personalized learning that meets each student’s needs and frustration can grow for both the teachers responsible for planning and facilitating instruction, and the students who may not feel motivated or focused to engage. What support can be offered to help alleviate the challenges being felt? 

Topics: Classroom Technology, Education Technology, Classroom Audio, teacher training, teacher support, teacher professional development, teacher PD, Podcast, Connected Classroom, audio solution, EOS Education, audio

Interactive learning has moved from being an innovative strategy to a ‘must do’ to keep students engaged in the classroom. As technology has become more beneficial for instruction and student learning, teachers are at the forefront of why, how, and when to use ed tech effectively and efficiently. Interactive displays support connected and collaborative experiences for students, even if they’re remote learning. With more features and applications available on displays, teachers are incorporating their use regularly and seeing student participation and active learning improving in their classrooms. 

Topics: Classroom Technology, Education Technology, Student Engagement, tips for teachers, student learning, interactive displays