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STEM Education

STEM Education has become a major topic of discussion in recent years. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math – subjects associated with growing career opportunities in the U.S. However, the U.S. lags behind internationally in STEM Education, ranking 29th in math and 22nd in science among industrialized nations. In fact, less than 50% … Continue reading →

Common Core Testing

The 2014-2015 school year has been, and will continue to be, one of the most critical school years in recent memory for the future of education. Despite facing more and more push back from states and politicians, Common Core Testing is officially taking place in 32 states this year. These tests have been designed to … Continue reading →

Help Make BYOD a Winning Strategy for Education

Charles Sweeney, CEO, Bloxx Bring Your Own Device, or BYOD, is the straightforward idea that enables students and staff to bring their own Internet-enabled device to school for learning and working purposes. There are many advantages to implementing a BYOD strategy within a learning environment. For example, learning becomes culturally relevant; it is important for … Continue reading →

Flipped Learning Technology

One of the most challenging aspects for teachers switching from a traditional classroom model to a flipped learning model is creating relevant, digestible content. Luckily, there is a wide variety of software, hardware, and additional resources available to educators that help make this transition smoother. Screencasting Screencasting tools are an extremely popular software category for … Continue reading →

Flipped Learning – Best Practices

As the prevalence of flipped learning continues to grow and various new approaches emerge, it’s important to remember that proper planning and experimentation are critical to the successful implementation of a flipped learning model. To maximize the effectiveness of flipped learning, your customers should take into account the following practices: Set clear, up-front expectations It’s … Continue reading →

Different Approaches to Flipped Learning

Flipped Learning has become one of the hottest trends in education over the past few years, with no signs of slowing down soon. A key element of Flipped Learning is creating a flexible classroom environment in which students are able to learn in a way that’s best for them. But how do educators create such … Continue reading →

The Growth of Flipped Learning (Infographic)

With the rise of mobile learning in the classroom educators are increasingly shifting away from “traditional” teaching models towards a more flexible approach. One approach that has gained widespread popularity is the flipped classroom. In a flipped classroom strategy the traditional instructional content is delivered outside of the classroom, and “homework” activities take place in … Continue reading →

Security Tips for BYOD and 1:1 Deployment

Devices are a significant investment, regardless of whether the school, student, or parent is supplying them. It’s important that schools invest in protecting these devices, as well as the students who are using them. Aside from basic firewall protection, schools should be investing in a comprehensive web filter and storage solutions for their devices. Web … Continue reading →

Education Technology in the United States (Infographic)

iPad® or Chromebook™? Choosing the Right Device

Implementing a 1:1 initiative provides classrooms unrivaled access to technology, but involves diligent planning and many important decisions. One of the most critical decisions is choosing the right device. Understanding the budget, specifications, and how the devices will be used can help simplify the decision making process, and ensure schools choose the right device for … Continue reading →