Teachers, are you ready for winter break? Your students are, too, so bring some excitement to your classrooms as winter break approaches using your interactive displays. They are excellent tools that can turn any lesson into an engaging adventure. Whether you're teaching language arts, any STEM class, art, history, or any other subject, these activities will “spark” some enjoyment and engage both you and your students in the weeks leading up to winter break. 

As we wrap up American Education Week, we applaud the relentless dedication of educators and their pivotal role in enriching the lives and learning experiences of their students. The education landscape is constantly evolving, and learning to navigate change is vital. As we continue to appreciate educators, let's explore how change management, professional development, and ongoing support are empowering educators to be even more amazing than they already are.  

As educators, the act of sharing notes with students after a lesson holds immense value in the teaching and learning process. Let's explore the key reasons why this practice is essential:

As educators strive to offer students a comprehensive learning experience, combining diverse subjects is a compelling choice such as integrating literacy and engineering. This dynamic integration fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among others. Let's explore some benefits and examples of combining literacy and engineering, offering educators and students opportunities to venture into these domains. 

  

Where Literacy and Engineering Meet 

While literacy and engineering might seem unrelated, they actually complement each other. Both involve problem-solving, creativity, and effective communication. Literacy helps students express their thoughts, while engineering sparks innovation and hands-on learning. Combining these strengths creates a powerful educational mix that readies students for a rapidly changing world. 



The Benefits of Blending Literacy and Engineering 

Sharper Critical Thinking 

When you bring together literacy and engineering, students get better at solving problems in different ways. For instance, think about making a simple machine like a lever. By reading about how levers work and then actually making one, students learn how to think creatively and solve challenges from different angles. 

As educators, integrating technology brings new opportunities for engaging learning experiences and efficient classroom management. This new school year is the perfect time to leverage the potential of educational technology for a dynamic and productive learning environment. Whether you're well-versed or just starting your journey with Ed Tech, these top 10 practical tips and tricks will help you achieve your goals. 

Technology continues to play a pivotal role in transforming traditional classrooms into dynamic hubs of interactive learning. With the integration of interactive displays and educational software, students can actively engage with the curriculum, fostering a deeper understanding of the subjects. Digital resources and online collaboration tools also enable educators to personalize instruction, helping to meet student learning styles and needs. This seamless blend of technology and education not only enhances student participation but also empowers teachers to create innovative and immersive learning experiences. 

On Tuesday, July 18th, 2023, EOS Education by Boxlight hosted an enriching day of professional learning for over 120 teachers in Port Neches-Groves ISD (Port-Neches, TX). The focus of this event was to provide educators with the knowledge and skills to make the most of their newly acquired MimioPro4 interactive displays and MimioView document cameras, taking their teaching to new levels of dynamic instruction. 

Teacher professional development plays a crucial role in fostering the successful implementation of social-emotional learning (SEL) and enhancing student learning outcomes. Educators recognize the vital importance of nurturing the social and emotional well-being of our students, alongside their academic growth. In my experience facilitating a variety of professional developmentsessions and workshops, student well-being inevitably becomes a topic of interest. I want to take this opportunity to share various ways in which well-designed, high-quality teacher PD can provide educators with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to implement SEL effectively.Together we can create a nurturing environment that fosters students' social, emotional, and academic development. 

In today's rapidly changing educational landscape, personalized learning helps to engage students and meet their individual needs. By leveraging the potential of educational technology and tailoring instruction to students' unique strengths and interests, teachers can create meaningful learning experiences and foster academic growth both in-class and with hybrid learning. 

On this International Day of Women in Engineering, let's honor the achievements and contributions of women in the field of engineering. Let’s use this day to inspire and empower the next generation of female engineers. We can cultivate interest and curiosity in our students through interactive learning activities that incorporate technology and the engineering design process.