Interactive Classroom Games for Learning About Elections - Part One

Election season is an ideal time for middle school teachers to educate their students about the following:- Vocabulary, through the introduction of political terms- Mathematics, through understanding how polling works- Politics and social studies, through examining the important issues of the election. In this two-part series, we …

Singles' Day - Global Shopping Event IS Around The Corner

Originating from Nanjing University in the 1990s and named due to the connection between the number 1 and singlehood, the annual Singles' Day or Anti-Valentine's Festival which falls on November 11 is around the corner. The holiday is popular with young singles in China, who will hold a variety of activities in observance of th…

3 Excellent Tools Teachers Can Use To Create a Smart Classroom

Today, most kids are accustomed to paying close attention to digitally presented information. This is why personal technology such as smartphones, tablets and laptops paired with an interactive device can make such a tremendous difference in the classroom. Indeed, the trend toward "smart classrooms" has proven very popular with students, teacher…

Global Education Technology & Smart Classrooms Market Forecast from 2015 to 2020

The tremendous advancements in Education Technology (Ed Tech) has led to the dramatic growth in Smart Classrooms. With the incorporation of advanced technological equipment and solutions, the Smart Classroom has revolutionized the teaching & learning process, regardless of districts or states across the globe, such as allowing teachers to o…

Interactive Displays Come to the Boardroom

Back in the old days (the 80s and early 90s), blackboards in classrooms were the norm. They were pretty much the same technology that our grandparents had seen in their schooldays. Since then, we've seen a lot of innovation, with whiteboards replacing the dusty old blackboard, before being replaced by interactive whiteboards and flat panel …

Training Your Staff to Use An Interactive Display

It took a long time for computers to become accepted in offices, even though they are now an absolutely indispensable tool. A big part of that task was training workers how to use the new technology. Since computers are now household items, it's easy to lose track of just how much resistance there was at first. It's the same …

Things To Be Taken Into Account Before Installing An Interactive Display

Often, administrators err in one of two ways when technology is concerned. They either drag their heels until they are hopelessly out-of-date or leap into a full adoption of the technology without considering all the implications. Before you install an interactive display in your classroom, there are a few details you …

MoonCake Gambling in Xiamen in Celebration of The Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner, which falls on the 15th day of the 8th month in the lunar calendar when the moon is supposed to be at its fullest and roundest in the year. According to the Gregorian calendar, it falls on Sept.27th this year and the whole nation will enjoy a 2-day holiday lasting from Sept. 26th to Sept. 27th i…

Factors to Consider when Buying a Portable Interactive Whiteboard

In recent years, interactive displays have become common in schools as replacements for traditional chalkboards and whiteboards. Despite their popularity, most people still find it difficult to make a choice that suits their needs. We will share some important factors all buyers should consider before buying a portable interact…

Common Peripherals, Technologies and Equipment Associated with the Interactive Whiteboard

For almost two decades, interactive whiteboards have been replacing traditional tools of instruction such as chalkboards and regular whiteboards. With large interactive screens that students and teachers can use to create an interactive environment, these interactive whiteboards have become popular with policy makers in the education sector, whi…