At Boxlight we focus on solving big problems. University communication. School safety. Improve student engagement and understanding. Facilitate hands-on STEM learning. We have spent decades helping schools and districts address immense challenges with our solutions and we look forward to continuing this journey in 2025.
We're also inspired by the stories educators share about how our technology and products solve classroom-sized challenges. These remind us that our global solutions create significant opportunities for impact, even in smaller, localized settings, addressing the unique needs of individual students and classrooms. Below are some examples.
“I've made drawings on boards, also magnets, I've used beads; the beads bounce everywhere.”
Teaching teenagers abstract concepts like meiosis is not easy. For Bob Wallace, a high school biology teacher in Crawfordville, Florida, traditional tools often left students disengaged, struggling to make connections and complaining about having to do tedious tasks like graphing.
She then provided hands-on 3D printed resources that allow students to physically explore complex processes, and her classroom environment completely changed. “These kits solve a big problem: they spark curiosity and make science fun and meaningful,” he says. “It's a low-cost, high-impact solution that every teacher should consider.”
Today, you find students full of energy and eager to use the materials, making some of the most tedious tasks seem relevant and, dare we say, fun? “Because they're excited to have something that's cutting-edge 3-D technology, they're willing to do the graphics,” he said.
External noise problem solved
Monique, a teacher at St. Aloysius College High School, had a different kind of challenge. Her classroom was located near a busy street and outside noise often made it difficult for students to hear her. He also ended each day with a headache and a general feeling of stress, having spent hours projecting his voice.
Monique decided to try microphones in the classroom for herself and her students, and immediately felt a weight lift off her shoulders. The students at the back of the room no longer had trouble hearing. He could quickly get the attention of the class. And student microphones dramatically increased participation by giving everyone, even the quietest students, a loud, clear voice.
“I know I'm making a good decision for my health when I use the microphone, so it's been a huge benefit for everyone in the room,” he said.
Other teachers in the building followed suit and tried it. “After using them for a while, they realize they will never use them again,” Monique said. “I would recommend them for the benefit of the teachers, the students and anyone who walks into the room.”
Less mess, better learning
“We like to do things differently,” said Daniel Thompson, a high school science teacher at Ron Clark Academy in Georgia. One thing his students learn is that there is more than one way to achieve a goal, and he likes to make that come to life with interesting, hands-on experiments.
However, it faced some cumbersome storage issues. Teaching units on everything from human body systems to electrical circuits required multiple devices and a variety of lab tools, not to mention significant preparation time that took up valuable teaching moments.
He then introduced an all-in-one data logger that transformed the way he performed experiments. “Simplicity is a game changer,” he says. “Having everything in one small device reduces clutter and makes science more accessible for students.”
From measuring heart rate during exercise to exploring changes in temperature and pH levels, Labdisc made it easy for their students to interact with digital tools and see themselves as future scientists.
Since then, Labdisc has become a school-wide cornerstone to simplify laboratories, encourage creativity, and make science education fun and hands-on for everyone.
As we reflect on 2024, stories like these remind us why we do what we do. With the right tools, these educators addressed individual challenges and created more engaging, inclusive, and effective learning environments for their schools.
At Boxlight, we know that big solutions can lead to small but powerful achievements that ripple outward, improving not only teacher experiences, but also school culture and student outcomes. As we approach 2025, we remain committed to supporting educators in solving big and small challenges alike, and we look forward to hearing more stories like these.
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