With the increase of education technology implementation comes the demand for information and resources on how to best use ed tech for instruction. The Mimio Educator blog aims to provide content that benefits educators in any learning environment. This year, our blog topics ranged from engaging STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) lesson experiences to ideas for increasing student collaboration during instruction. Our most-read Mimio Educator blogs include resources like videos, sample lessons, and ideas that educators can apply right away. 

Topics: Education Technology, Mimio, edtech

We are living in a time of immediate satisfaction – we want news, entertainment, even our food, NOW! This need for bite-size pieces of information has also influenced how our students learn. Teachers are beginning to give students short, two- to five-minute lessons that demonstrate and/or provide concrete examples. EOS Education by Boxlight has taken up this method of Nano learning to help teachers they work with effectively learn and practice new skills, especially those using technology. 

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

Boxlight has earned a total of five awards in this year’s THE Journal and Campus Technology awards - four New Product Awards and one Campus Technologyaward! 

Topics: Education Technology, Mimio, awards, Classroom Audio, Clevertouch, FrontRow, MimioPro 4, CleverLive, Attention!, audio solution, IMPACT Max

For many students, winter break is a welcome relief from assignments, essays, tests, and all that goes with going to school. But for those who now have these young ones at home and want to keep them busy (besides time on their devices or creating their “watch list” on the family streaming channel), try a few of the activities below. Not only will the activities keep them occupied (so you can work, cook, nap...), they might just help keep their learning juices flowing until it’s time to head back to school.  

Topics: winter activities, hands-on learning

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

Boxlight interactive displays support OTA (over-the-air) firmware updates. This functionality requires that the built-in Android OS on your display is connected to a live internet connection. OTA firmware updates are helpful in keeping your panel up to date with the latest apps versions and bug fixes available. By using the OTA method versus a manual method, you retain all your settings on files.

Topics: Flat Panel Displays, ProColor, Update, interactive displays, MimioPro 4, #firmware

Download a few festive activities for some end-of-year fun. Here is a small collection of classroom resources for LYNX, MimioStudio, and MimioConnect that explore Christmas Around the World, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s and more.

Topics: Holiday, Lessons, MimioStudio, MimioConnect, LYNX whiteboard

Good communication is essential between teacher and student. When teachers communicate effectively with their students, the impact on learning is clear – students have a better understanding of what’s being taught. Of course, the flip side is that when class communication breaks down there is misunderstanding and frustration by both teacher and students which can impede learning. If you’re a teacher and you’ve felt this frustration because your students couldn’t hear you or misunderstood what you said, here are four steps to try to improve communication. 

Topics: Education Technology, Whole-Class, tips for teachers, Classroom Audio, communication

We are excited to announce that the Mimio K-12 Ed Tech solutions suite has earned recognition as one of Christian School Products’ 2022 Top Products of the Year. Each Mimio solution is comprehensive and user-friendly so that teachers and students at any competence and confidence level can engage in worthwhile and interactive educational experiences. From feature-rich interactive displays and powerful audio systems to turnkey STEM solutions and high-quality professional development, Mimio products promote active learning and engagement in a Connected Classroom. 

Topics: Education Technology, Mimio, awards, Connected Classroom

Topics: Update, interactive displays, #firmware