Boxlight continues to provide high-quality, award-winning education technology products to help support teachers, schools, and students in various ways and across numerous platforms.
During Tech & Learning’s Best of Back to School 2024 award, Boxlight was recognized for four of its top products: Xploris; Robo E4 andE4 Pro 3D Printers; MimioPro G; and FrontRow Unity.
FrontRow UNITY
FrontRow UNITY Provides A Comprehensive Solution That Enhances The Educational Experience
This is a nice solution overall.”
–Tech & Learning judges
FrontRow UNITY is a compact, all-in-one hardware solution that enables superior classroom audio, management and control of classroom instructional technology, campus-wide and emergency communications. This versatile device integrates speakers, intercoms, bells, lights, digital signage, and interactive displays, making it an essential multifunctional asset for schools.
UNITY allows teachers to seamlessly control instruction, switching between tasks, lessons, and devices using the Action! Teacher Microphone or the UNITY unit itself. For classrooms with Boxlight interactive flat panels, the MyFrontRow app can control the UNITY system and other instructional technology, enhancing the teaching experience.
UNITY also empowers swift emergency notification and acts as an endpoint for campus-wide communications. Its compact design and flexible installation options make it ideal for any space, integrating seamlessly with existing systems for retrofits or new installations.
In the classroom, UNITY offers next-generation classroom audio, powered by FrontRow’s smart ELEVATE technology, and gives teachers efficient control over all audio-visual components—including microphones, speakers, and interactive displays. For instance, a teacher using a Boxlight interactive flat panel display can smoothly manage lesson transitions and device control through the MyFrontRow app or Action! Teacher Microphone, ensuring that instruction proceeds without interruption and that students stay engaged.
On a larger scale, FrontRow UNITY plays a crucial role in campus-wide communications and emergency protocols. For example, in the event of an emergency, teachers in classrooms with UNITY can squeeze the alert buttons on the Action! Teacher Microphone, push the alert button on the UNITY itself, or press the alert button on the MyFrontRow app for interactive flat panels and mobile devices. The versatility of FrontRow UNITY’s installation options allows it to be utilized in various settings, from individual classrooms to large-scale campus operations, making it an essential tool for modern educational environments.
FrontRow UNITY addresses several critical challenges in modern education, including student engagement, the complexity of classroom technology, and school safety. Teachers often struggle with managing multiple devices and systems, which can disrupt the flow of instruction and negatively impact student engagement. UNITY solves this problem by integrating all audio and visual communication systems into a single, easy-to-use platform. With UNITY, teachers can effortlessly control microphones, speakers, digital signage, and interactive displays from one device or through the MyFrontRow app. This simplifies classroom management, allowing teachers to focus more on delivering effective lessons and keeping students engaged.
Additionally, FrontRow UNITY contributes to school safety by streamlining campus-wide communication and emergency alerts. In an emergency, every moment counts, and UNITY boosts the speed of emergency notification and response. It is adaptable technology that can be tailored to a district’s emergency operations plan.
By addressing these issues—streamlining technology management, improving student engagement, and bolstering campus safety—FrontRow UNITY provides a comprehensive solution that enhances both the educational experience and the overall safety of the school environment. It’s everyday instructional technology that is emergency-ready.
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MimioPro G
The MimioPro G Interactive Display Fosters A More Interactive, Inclusive, and Collaborative Learning Environment
This looks like a really nice solution. It gives teachers a very comprehensive tool set along with an easy point of entry. The integration with popular cloud-based tools, such as Google, is very attractive. The addition of Google training and vouchers is also a smart move.”
–Tech & Learning judges
The MimioPro G is a cutting-edge interactive display that redefines classroom technology. Available in 65”, 75”, and 86” 4K sizes, it provides unrestricted access to the Google Play Store and Google Workspace directly from the display. As a Google EDLA Certified Interactive Display, it ensures seamless integration of Google apps and digital resources, making lesson planning and collaboration effortless.
The MimioPro G combines advanced security features such as data encryption, two-step authentication, and password protection, safeguarding your educational environment. Its robust security measures also include device management tools and the ability to remotely lock or wipe the device if needed. With 50 touch points and an antibacterial glass surface, it fosters engaging, collaborative learning while maintaining a clean and healthy classroom. This comprehensive solution enhances teaching and learning, empowering educators with dynamic, secure, and interactive tools.
The MimioPro G is being utilized to enhance classroom instruction through seamless integration with Google tools. Teachers are leveraging this interactive display to create dynamic lessons using Google Workspace apps such as Classroom and Docs. This integration simplifies the use of digital resources and fosters better collaboration in the classroom.
The MimioPro G also contributes to teacher growth by helping teachers prepare for Google Educator certification. This professional development opportunity helps educators refine their Google skills and deliver more engaging and interactive lessons. The display’s straightforward interface and Google compatibility make it easier for teachers to use technology effectively, resulting in a more interactive and enriching educational experience for students.
The MimioPro G effectively tackles multiple classroom challenges by simplifying the use of technology and enhancing student engagement. One key issue it addresses is the complexity of integrating diverse tech tools by offering seamless access to familiar Google Workspace apps, making it easier for teachers to incorporate interactive digital resources into their lessons.
Additionally, it resolves the problem of teacher hesitation with new technology. By providing a user-friendly interface and eliminating the need for separate software, the MimioPro G helps educators confidently adopt and utilize tech tools they are already familiar with. This ease of integration reduces the intimidation often associated with new technologies.
Ultimately, the MimioPro G interactive display fosters a more interactive, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment, making it a powerful tool for overcoming the challenges facing education today.
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Xploris
Xploris from Boxlight Provides A Compact and Versatile All-In-One STEAM Solution
Xploris is a great lower grade level STEAM solution. It’s fun, and very portable. It has a nice range of capabilities that will keep students engaged in a variety of STEAM activities.”
–Tech & Learning judges
Xploris supports teaching and learning by providing a comprehensive, integrated STEAM education experience that engages younger learners and prepares them for future scientific and engineering pursuits. It is the world’s first all-in-one STEAM solution, seamlessly integrating science, coding, control, and art into a single, portable device, eliminating the need for separate, disconnected equipment.
Designed for K-6 students, Xploris combines a full-color 256-pixel display with versatile sensors and control options, allowing students to engage in diverse activities from pixel art creation to advanced data logging. The device features voltage sensors, output sources, and dry contact switches for hands-on experimentation and automation.
Xploris works in tandem with XploriLab software, built on Google Flutter, offering modules for sensing, data logging, coding, control, and art. Young learners start with basic science and art projects, while older students dive into data collection, Python programming, and robotics. Xploris revives pixel art with a vibrant 16×16 LED grid, enabling students to create and animate digital designs. This integrated approach eliminates the need for multiple tools, providing a cohesive and efficient STEAM education experience.
Xploris is ideal for various grade ranges and subjects. It supports K-6 with diverse learning modules as younger students can engage with the Sensing module to explore science through interactive activities, such as using sensors to measure temperature changes and track weather patterns. The Datalogging module helps older students analyze this data for deeper insights. The Coding module introduces programming concepts with block-based coding, allowing students to create simple games or control small robots. This hands-on approach fosters engagement and a love for learning while simplifying the STEAM education process through a compact, user-friendly device.
By incorporating art alongside traditional STEAM subjects, Xploris fosters creative thinking and provides students with a more engaging and holistic educational experience. The inclusion of the Art module enables students to create and animate pixel art, blending creativity with technical skills.
This integration encourages problem-solving and critical thinking, and by simplifying the learning process, Xploris nurtures essential skills such as collaboration and innovative thinking.
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Robo E4 and E4 Pro 3D Printers
Robo E4 and E4 Pro 3D Printers Transform Classrooms Into Active Learning Environments
These appear to be well-built and -designed products. They put the thought into them to help with the pain points that come with getting started with 3D printing. The addition of the MySTEM Kits access, spare parts, HEPA filters and interchangeable parts for flexibility, make it a winner.”
–Tech & Learning judges
The Robo E4 and E4 Pro 3D printers (from MimioSTEM by Boxlight) simplify 3D printing for the classroom with fast-printing speeds, automated calibration, and broad material compatibility. These user-friendly printers make design and production accessible to all students, eliminating intimidation and fostering confidence.
Each printer includes access to MyStemKits.com, a comprehensive K-12 curriculum aligned with NGSS and state standards. MyStemKits offers a rich collection of ready-to-print models, activity kits, lesson plans, and STEAM challenges, enhancing hands-on learning and developing 21st-century skills. Customizable activities that cater to diverse learning needs are also available.
Combining Robo 3D printers with MyStemKits provides an integrated STEM solution that seamlessly fits into existing curricula, empowering educators to teach STEM principles effectively and preparing students for future success.
This integration supports active learning and boosts student engagement. Through the use of Robo 3D printers and MyStemKits, educators foster a dynamic learning environment in which students become active participants in their education, see themselves as capable creators, and build the skills necessary for future success.
CASE STUDIES:
Real Students, Real STEM, Real Stories
The Robo E4 and E4 Pro 3D printers are currently being used in classrooms to bring 3D design to life. Educators use these printers to engage students in hands-on projects, reducing the intimidation factor and helping students gain confidence as they create.
In 2024, the Robo E4 and E4 Pro 3D printers have revolutionized classroom learning by addressing common challenges faced by educators.
Indian River School District, for example, tackled student disengagement and teacher overwhelm by integrating these user-friendly 3D printers into their STEM curriculum. Kerri Wall, Lead Sparkologist for Instructional Technology, emphasized the importance of making new technology accessible, noting, “One of my initiatives was to ensure we were getting more STEM equipment into classrooms.” The Robo 3D printers facilitated this by enhancing hands-on learning, with Mikey Marini, an Elementary School Gifted Teacher, highlighting how students engaged with interactive projects like printing and testing bird beaks to study animal adaptations.
Similarly, at Summit Academy in Denver, science teacher Spencer Payton used Robo 3D printers to transform lessons into dynamic, hands-on experiences. By incorporating these printers, Payton helped students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, seeing real-world applications of their learning. He praised the printers for their ease of use, saying they allowed him to focus more on teaching rather than managing technology.
Both examples demonstrate how Robo 3D printers support diverse learning needs and empower educators, making them a vital tool for modern, tech-savvy classrooms.