Because technology is playing a greater role in teaching and learning, in large part due to the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts are making high-quality professional development an essential focus. Las Cruces Public Schools (Las Cruces, NM) is one such district with an expectation that their schools are “diverse, equitable, and provide opportunities for the development of critical thinking and democratic ideals.”  

Topics: Education Technology, Professional Development for Teachers, teacher training, teacher support, teacher professional development, teacher PD, Podcast, EOS Education

As teachers are establishing a routine of dynamic instruction, Boxlight has designed webinars that will help them integrate technology consistently and with confidence. You will leave each session with valuable information and ideas for elevating instruction in your classroom. 

Topics: Education Technology, teacher resources, teacher support, STEM education, interactive displays, Education Webinars

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

We are excited to announce that Boxlight solutions have won multiple Best for Back to School 2022 Awards! As schools head into the new year, we are honored that six of our solutions were recognized as those that will support educators in their work. As a company, we understand the value of offering educators comprehensive solutions that are user-friendly, robust, and turnkey.  

Topics: Education Technology, Professional Development for Teachers, MimioConnect, awards, STEM education, MyStemKits, interactive displays, MimioPro 4, CleverLive, Attention!, audio solution, campus communication

Classrooms are quickly becoming technology hubs for teachers and students, with interactive displays at their core. While many teachers feel comfortable with interactive whiteboards and projectors as the ed tech to serve their needs, interactive displays have certain advantages over those classic tools. Here are at least 10 advantages of interactive displays to power learning. 

Topics: Education Technology, ProColor, interactive displays, MimioPro 4

Back to school is a time full of nervous anticipation and excitement about what is coming this year for both teachers and students. If your class is set up with an interactive display and/or STEM education tools and materials, we can help! 

Topics: Education Technology, tips for teachers, Webinars, teacher support, STEM education, teacher PD, Education Webinars

Coming back to the classroom to prepare for the new year can be daunting, especially if new technology has been installed. But this doesn’t have to be the case, especially if the new tech is an interactive display. Here are essentials for getting the most out of the summer install of your new MimioPro 4 interactive display*! 

Topics: Education Technology, Mimio, interactive displays, MimioPro 4

For educators, summertime is synonymous with teacher professional development and training in anticipation of the approaching school year. Oftentimes, there are new materials, textbooks, resources, and equipment to learn how to use. Districts try to plan dynamic professional learning experiences for their teachers knowing that it can be overwhelming to digest so much information squeezed into a few days. One forward-thinking district – Port Arthur Independent School District - planned a weeklong technology conference in collaboration with Visual Techniques Inc. and EOS Education by Boxlight to help their teachers learn to use new and existing educational technology including interactive displays, classroom software, and STEM solutions.  

Topics: Classroom Technology, Education Technology, Professional Development for Teachers, teacher training, Tech Conference

 

,In the past few years, teachers and students have progressively made changes in how they teach and learn. With more options for remote learning, teachers have found instructional practices that work for them and are relatively simple to implement. Below are six practices that have become regular parts of fully remote teaching and learning.

Topics: Education Technology, MimioConnect, distance learning, distance teaching, remote learning, remote instruction

The innovative MimioConnect® blended learning platform has helped teachers deliver interactive lessons for students in both traditional classroom settings as well as those learning remotely. Now, MimioConnect has added new features to enhance collaboration and facilitate more seamless teaching and learning experiences. 

Topics: Education Technology, MimioConnect, blended learning, blended learning platform, remote learning, hybrid learning, remote instruction