Educational facilities

New Course from ChildCare Education Institute on Fostering a Maker Mindset in Young Children

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Articles, Maker education, Mathematics education, Science education, Educational facilities, Science, Hackerspace, Magazines, Child care, Make

ATLANTA, GA, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), an online child care training provider dedicated exclusively to the early care and education workforce, is proud to introduce CUR130: Makerspaces: Fostering a Maker Mindset in Young Children to the online child care training course catalog .

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  • ATLANTA, GA, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), an online child care training provider dedicated exclusively to the early care and education workforce, is proud to introduce CUR130: Makerspaces: Fostering a Maker Mindset in Young Children to the online child care training course catalog .
  • Maker education fuses the best parts of "DIY" (do-it-yourself) projects, arts and crafts, engineering, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education to encourage children to learn valuable content and skills through hands-on creating.
  • Educators should be aware of the skills and concepts (both cognitive and interpersonal) that young children gain through hands-on making projects and experiences.
  • CUR130: Makerspaces: Fostering a Maker Mindset in Young Children is a two-hour, beginner-level course and grants 0.2 IACET CEUs upon successful completion.

energyware™ Encourages School Leaders to Learn About the Benefits of Energy-Efficient Technology in Classrooms

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Educational facilities, Classroom, Rooms

SUNRISE, Fla., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- energyware , a leading national provider of energy-efficienttechnology, is encouraging school administrators and leaders from across the country to learn the important role that energy-efficient technology can play in modern classrooms.

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  • SUNRISE, Fla., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- energyware , a leading national provider of energy-efficienttechnology, is encouraging school administrators and leaders from across the country to learn the important role that energy-efficient technology can play in modern classrooms.
  • This cycle also plays a significant role in student performance and allows them to be alert throughout the academic school year.
  • "This initiative is all about creating an environment that gives students the best chance of success in the classroom," said Jake Jacques, CEO of energyware.
  • To learn more about energyware's educational initiative regarding energy-efficient technology and the crucial role it plays in classrooms, please visit http://www.energywarellc.com .

Virtual Classroom Training Is a Mainstay Within Organizations

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Education, Articles, Human behavior, Educational facilities, Educational technology, Classroom, Rooms, Pedagogy, Virtual reality, Instructor-led training

Virtual Classrooms: Leveraging Technology for Impact , sponsored by Jigsaw Interactive , states that virtual classroom training comprised at least half of formal learning hours delivered at 65 percent of organizations.

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  • Virtual Classrooms: Leveraging Technology for Impact , sponsored by Jigsaw Interactive , states that virtual classroom training comprised at least half of formal learning hours delivered at 65 percent of organizations.
  • Eighty-eight percent of organizations expect their spending on virtual classroom training to stay the same or increase over the next year.
  • As organizations embrace virtual classroom training, the research suggests that they should fill it with engaging activities for learners.
  • On average, high-performing organizations used significantly more activities in their virtual classroom training than other organizations.

classroom.cloud Advances Online Student and Classroom Safety with New Contextual Intelligence Toolkit

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Technology, Security, Software, Internet, Continuing, Training, University, Preschool, Primary, Secondary, Education, Articles, Education, Educational facilities, Educational technology, Distance education, School, Educational software

classroom.cloud, developed by NetSupport, is making online learning safer with the launch of a new proactive toolkit that employs contextual intelligence to advance online safeguarding.

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  • classroom.cloud, developed by NetSupport, is making online learning safer with the launch of a new proactive toolkit that employs contextual intelligence to advance online safeguarding.
  • The toolkit also allows schools to share and exchange local terms with other schools and add any new ones to their database to further broaden their eSafety net.
  • Gaining a clear picture of any concerning activity, while applying online safety controls, ensures schools can provide students with the best possible online access while being safe at all times.
  • NetSupport is an award-winning developer of classroom instruction, IT management, safeguarding and remote learning software solutions for schools worldwide.

Winners of the 10th anniversary year of the Classroom Energy Diet Challenge announced

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Energy economics, Articles, Educational facilities, Classroom, Rooms, Energy industry

b'OTTAWA, May 14, 2021 /CNW/ -In its 10th year, the Classroom Energy Diet Challenge saw record levels of participation as many classrooms continued to meet virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • b'OTTAWA, May 14, 2021 /CNW/ -In its 10th year, the Classroom Energy Diet Challenge saw record levels of participation as many classrooms continued to meet virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Between February and late April, more than 550 classrooms were tasked to complete 17 challenges related to energy conservation.
  • "\nClasses that participated in the Challenge are eligible to win one of more than 100 prizes, which total $45,000.
  • Shell is in the business of providing energy to Canadians and people around the world and is one of the few integrated energy companies in Canada.

New STEMscopes DIVE-in Engineering Kits Help Schools Engage Students in STEM Activities During Summer Session

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Education, Software, Technology, Primary, Secondary, Articles, Education, Engineering education, Mathematics education, Science education, Educational facilities, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, Hackerspace, Engineering, Glue stick

b'To help schools provide opportunities for hands-on exploration this summer, Accelerate Learning has introduced STEMscopes DIVE-in Engineering Kits .

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  • b'To help schools provide opportunities for hands-on exploration this summer, Accelerate Learning has introduced STEMscopes DIVE-in Engineering Kits .
  • Introduced in 2017, in partnership with the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), STEMscopes DIVE-in Engineering helps elementary and middle school educators teach engineering design in an authentic makerspace in classrooms and afterschool programs.\nDeveloped for grades 3-8, the STEMscopes DIVE-in Engineering Kits provide teachers with an easy way to engage students in the engineering design process and create weekly design challenges.
  • With each kit, students can explore a different engineering challenge and develop critical thinking skills.
  • It includes a utility knife, miter board, saw, hot glue guns, and glue sticks.\n\xe2\x80\x9cSummer is an ideal time to provide students with fun, hands-on activities in STEM.

Texas Trees Foundation Celebrates the Grand Opening of Six Cool School Neighborhood Parks

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Educational facilities, Education, Parks, Learning space, Schools, Outdoor education, Neighborhood park, Classroom, Articles, Human activities

"These outdoor classrooms and spaces will bring surrounding neighborhoods closer as a community but will also reflect the transformative learning experiences happening within each school.

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  • "These outdoor classrooms and spaces will bring surrounding neighborhoods closer as a community but will also reflect the transformative learning experiences happening within each school.
  • "\nThe Texas Trees Foundation Cool School program transforms selected school campuses into safer, cooler outdoor learning spaces with the goal of increasing outdoor education and tree canopy coverage by supplying teachers with the necessary resources, such as an outdoor classroom, to educate students about urban forestry and environmental stewardship.\nThese schools are considered Cool School Neighborhood Parks and were identified through the Smart Growth study completed by the Trust for Public Landas being park-desert areas: neighborhoods that do not have park access within a 10-minute walk.\n"The Cool School program is truly a collaborative process that ensures each outdoor space is unique and reflects their school\'s identity and needs," said Samantha Bradley, Cool School Manager.
  • "Teachers, administrators, and students were essential in providing input on all aspects of the program, such as creating the landscape design, selecting amenities, and developing educational opportunities.
  • "\nEach Cool School Neighborhood Park has a new playground, loop trail, outdoor classroom, art mural, and 50-100 newly planted trees that students will enjoy during school hours and the surrounding community will have access to after school and on the weekends.\nFor more information about the Cool School Neighborhood Parks Grand Opening event on Wednesday, May 26, please contact Samantha Bradley at [email protected] .\n'

Lakeshore® Launches Dream Classroom Makeover Contest to Award $15,000 in Flex-Space Furniture

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Pedagogy, Educational facilities, Education, Classroom, Rooms, Learning environment, Flex, Articles, Human activities

Open to teachers from all across the country, the contest will award one grand prize winner the flexible classroom of their dreams.

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  • Open to teachers from all across the country, the contest will award one grand prize winner the flexible classroom of their dreams.
  • Teachers will be asked to submit an essay of 300 words or less, that describes why they need a Flex-Space classroom makeover and how they create an inspiring learning environment for their students.
  • Lakeshore\'s Flex-Space Furniture was created by educators with decades of hands-on teaching experience to meet the real-world needs of 21st-century classrooms.
  • "\nIn addition to developing classroom furniture and hands-on learning materials, Lakeshore also provides teachers with organizational tools and decorating essentials, such as classroom borders, bulletin board sets, posters and wall accents.

Trafera is Seeking Schools to Receive Free Chromebooks

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Articles, Technology, Educational facilities, Education, Chromebook, Laptops, Smartbooks, Educational technology, Classroom

PAUL, Minn., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Schools have had a tough year!

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  • PAUL, Minn., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Schools have had a tough year!
  • One company hoping to provide some much-needed help is Trafera, a nationwide vendor of classroom technology and student computing devices.\nThrough its #TraferaGiveBack2021 initiative, Trafera will be awarding four deserving schools a classroom\'s worth of 30 new Google Chromebooks, complete with education management licenses, premium customized setup services, three-year Trafera Platinum warranties, and professional training on ways to use digital devices to enhance learning.\n"We love schools.
  • "As a company whose specialty is helping schools achieve digital learning in the classroom, we feel like we\'re in a perfect place to give back to some of these schools and help ease their burdens.
  • "\nOn hearing about the program, many partner companies Trafera works with also wanted to supply donations of their own.

Boxlight Announces Virtual Classroom Experience and Connected Community

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Primary, Secondary, Education, Consumer electronics, Technology, Other Technology, Software, Hardware, Education, Articles, Human activities, E-learning, Educational software, Educational technology, Educational facilities, Blended learning, Pedagogy, Classroom, Distance education, Virtual learning environment

The Boxlight Virtual Classroom allows school districts to customize demonstrations using any combination of the Boxlight suite of education technology solutions.

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  • The Boxlight Virtual Classroom allows school districts to customize demonstrations using any combination of the Boxlight suite of education technology solutions.
  • To celebrate the launch of the Boxlight Virtual Classroom and the updated MimioConnect solution, Boxlight is sponsoring a Get Connected, Stay Connected promotion for educators.
  • In addition, to help teachers Stay Connected, Boxlight will offer 6 hosted Professional Development sessions through the Virtual Classroom.
  • For more information on the Boxlight Virtual Classroom or MimioConnect blended learning platform, please visit Boxlight .