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Less is More: Architecture’s Road to Maximum Efficiency with Masoud Akbarzadeh of the University of Pennsylvania
In every industry there’s a push to be more efficient, usually in our approach; improved methodology to increase accuracy in order to save both time and money is one example. In today’s episode, Masoud Akbarzadeh, assistant professor of architecture in structures and advanced technologies at the University of Pennsylvania, explains a different type of efficiency…
BACK TO SCHOOL: STUDENT-ATHLETE HEAT SAFETY – WHAT COACHES, STUDENTS, PARENTS SHOULD KNOW
All over the country, student-athletes are not only heading back to the classroom but also to the field. These may be fall sports, but it’s still summer out there with high temperatures. Heat is a major factor in keeping athletes safe. If kids are going to be practicing, heat safety must be a serious consideration….
Listen: Why Soft Skills Are the Perfect Compliment to EdTech with Gabrielle McCormick of Scholarship Informer
Gabrielle McCormick, founder of Scholarship Informer, knows all the detailed online submission requirements for a $30,000 scholarship up for grabs, but she also knows how to use visualization to manifest a positive attitude and growth mindset for winning. Soft skills coupled with technology is the topic of today’s episode of the EdTech Podcast, where…
McMinn County School System Makes Boxlight’s ProColor Interactive Flat Panels the New Classroom Standard
Flat Panel Installation Part of District’s Initiative to “Even the Playing Field” Lawrenceville, GA – Aug. 27, 2018 – McMinn County School System in Athens, Tenn., will be adding 115 ProColor interactive flat panels from Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL) (“Boxlight”) to classrooms before the end of October as part of its “Even the Playing Field”…
School Safety Starts with Architecture
School safety is a rapidly growing problem, and many industries, including in architecture and design, are looking for solutions. According to a report released earlier this month by the AIA (American Institute of Architects), the organization and its members are diligently working toward improving school safety through design, and several programs have already been initiated…
The Coolest Turf In (North) Texas
It is not uncommon for a college football team to change its uniforms every single year. In the current recruiting climate, programs are looking for the newest dazzling innovation that can bring the best players to their school, and ultimately wins as well. Until recently, the University of North Texas was not known for…
Ushering in the Imagination Economy with Josh Reppun of @MLTSinHawaii
Today’s EdTech is shaping a new generation of students who’ll be well-suited and prepared for what our guest, education thought leader and founder of @MLTSinHawaii Josh Reppun, calls the imagination economy. “This is an inflection point,” Reppun says. “We’re at a moment where we can’t have teachers be a sage on the stage. We…
Listen: Smart Classrooms Require Smart Workflows with Kevin Kuluvar of LocknCharge
If you’re a listener of our Education Technology podcast, chances are you’re familiar with the Paperless Push and 1:1 device-friendly classrooms. Welcoming new technology to the classroom creates new workflows that many schools and teachers have to adapt to and learn how to manage. In today’s episode, LocknCharge’s Global VP of Business Development Kevin…
Back to School Reminder: Tutoring Is Mutually Beneficial with Samyr Qureshi of Knack
Whenever our host Landon hears the words tutor, tutee, or even tutelage, they can’t help but giggle. Even outside of the word’s strange semantics, tutoring can have a negative connotation, because asking for it can be perceived as being unintelligent or inefficient; but that doesn’t have to be the case at all. In today’s…
POLYGON HAS THE EXPERTISE TO RECOVER SCHOOL MATERIALS IN THE WAKE OF A MOLD OUTBREAK
Over the summer, the excess temperature and moisture present in schools work in concert to create an ideal environment for mold to thrive. High humidity, in particular, makes it easy for mold to damage soft goods. A wide variety of materials in school environments—ranging from musical instruments to library books—can serve as ideal media for…
Tonga National Team and Minister of Health Visit Life Chiropractic College West
Life Chiropractic College West recently hosted the Tonga National Rugby Union team while on their visit to the Bay Area for the Rugby World Cup Sevens. During their visit, the team learned about the power of vitalistic chiropractic, with an eye toward implementing regular adjustments into their training schedules in the future. They were clinically…
Listen: Rewarding Extremes and How it’s Shaping Today’s Youth with Edward Tse of NUITEQ
As artificial intelligence algorithms become more complex and more prevalent, parents and educators must now work on preparing today’s youth for being responsible and savvy digital citizens. Here to talk about the potential effects of faulty AI algorithms infiltrating spaces like YouTube and some best practices for teaching children how to be safe online…
Listen: Why ‘Sick Care’ Needs Innovative Entrepreneurs with Arlen Meyers of the Society for Physician Entrepreneurs
Tomorrow’s physicians need to think entrepreneurially about digital health care, but it starts with opening up fixed mindsets within higher education that have often discouraged out-of-the-box thinking, says Dr. Arlen Meyers, President & CEO of the Society of Physician Entrpreneurs and our guest today on the Healthcare Podcast. “The reason we created the Society…
Listen: The Sound of Learning with George Hammond-Hagan of Study Tracks
For many elementary school kids, reading definitions from the textbook is just one of the many ways they consume the knowledge they need for high school and beyond. But once those kids get to high school, textbook learning becomes more integral and commonplace, leaving more visually minded and creative learners in the dust. In…
GOING BACK TO SCHOOL WITH THE PLUGGED-IN STUDENT
College and university campuses operate very much like a self-contained community. In a “plugged-in” world where technology has the attention of so many individuals, this can cause a disconnect. Digital communications provide a way to integrate technology into campuses, making them a better place to live, learn, and collaborate. While most campuses have established channels…
College Campus Design Goes From Reflecting the Time to Reflecting the Future
Architecture, both in terms of design and materials, has always reflected the cultural zeitgeist. Universities around the world provide a perfect microcosm for viewing these changes and evolutions, as university architecture tends to be cutting edge, and reflective of both the culture and the time. Oxford and Cambridge feature gothic and neo-classical buildings that are…
Boxlight and Atlanta Public Schools Partner to Build the 21st Century Classroom
Atlanta Public Schools wanted to transform the environments in which students learn. They arrived at the 21st Century Classroom, with a focus on the four C’s: critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. A partnership with Boxlight provided technology that proved to be essential in enabling teachers to better engage students and improve their academic growth….
FIGHT MOLD IN SCHOOLS WITH EFFECTIVE DRYING SOLUTIONS
Mold is a serious issue, especially in a school setting. Arising from excess moisture, mold can cause damage to the building, important documents, library books, records, musical instruments, and much more. In fact, Stephen F. Austin High School recently suffered $14,000 in damages following the failure of an HVAC system. This system failure caused mold…
Listen: Building Family Engagement through Donations; It’s Possible with Lindsay Whitley of Guilford County Schools
You’ve heard the cliche “it takes a village,” but this North Carolina school is assembling the village in an innovative way. In this episode of the EdTech Podcast, we spoke to Lindsay Whitley, Director of the Guilford Parent Academy in Guilford County Schools, North Carolina and discussed how his team is using grant money,…
More Than Tech; VR for Empathy with Monica Burns of Class Tech Tips
The more technology we have, the more people seem too drift apart. Author and EdTech Consultant, Dr. Monica Burns of Class Tech Tips, however, believes that technology can not only foster human relationships within the classroom, but also promote students to become more empathetic. When it comes to VR, we cannot simply use it…
Watch: MimioConnect, An Interactive Teaching Community
Get a quick tour of our online educator community, MimioConnect. Learn about everything this free resource has to offer—lessons, expert advice, groups, and much more.
Listen: Multiplying Meaningful Math with Shaya Zarkesh of Polyup
What subject in school would you have described as emotionally stirring or beautiful? Probably something like English, a Fine Art, even History or Science. Mathematics, for the typical student…not so much. And that’s nothing against mathematics as a field. Shaya Zarkesh, co-founder of Polyup, thinks it’s because of the way it’s being taught. When…
Woodhaven Brownstone: Upgraded Learning and Engagement with Interactive Displays
Boxlight’s ProColor displays bring the WOW to this school’s curriculum, keeping teachers using it and students engaged.
The American Workforce Is Banking on Virtual Reality
Training employees properly and in a way that instills learning is no easy task for companies in a variety of industries. The way in which training is delivered has evolved dramatically with the help of technology. Training can now be delivered on learning management systems (LMS). But this type of training is passive and doesn’t…
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