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Classroom Technology: Boxlights

Boxlights are an essential piece of technology in our classrooms, providing interactive display capabilities that enhance teaching and learning experiences. Here’s how you can make the most of your Boxlight:

 

How to Cast to Your Boxlight Using Clevershare

Clevershare is a program that allows you to wirelessly cast your laptop screen to the Boxlight. Follow these steps to get started:

  1. Ensure Clevershare is Installed: Clevershare is automatically downloaded on all teacher laptops. If you don’t see it, please contact the IT department to assist with the installation.

  2. Open Clevershare: Locate the Clevershare application on your laptop and open it.

  3. Get the Casting Code: Turn on your Boxlight and navigate to the screen that displays the Clevershare casting code. This code is unique to your Boxlight and is needed to establish a connection.

  4. Enter the Casting Code: In the Clevershare application on your laptop, enter the casting code displayed on the Boxlight screen.

  5. Start Casting: Once the code is entered, your laptop screen should start casting to the Boxlight. You can now share your screen wirelessly, allowing students to see everything you present.

Using Your Boxlight in the Classroom

Boxlights are more than just projectors; they offer a range of interactive features that can significantly enhance your teaching methods:

  • Interactive Lessons: Use the Boxlight’s touch capabilities to interact directly with the content you present. You can write, draw, and move elements on the screen, making lessons more engaging.

  • Multimedia Presentations: Easily display videos, slideshows, and other multimedia content. The Boxlight supports various file formats, ensuring a seamless presentation experience.

  • Annotate in Real-Time: The annotation tools allow you to highlight and write over any content displayed on the Boxlight. This is perfect for emphasizing key points and explaining complex concepts.

  • Collaborative Activities: Encourage student participation by inviting them to interact with the Boxlight. They can come up to the screen to solve problems, contribute ideas, or engage in group activities.

  • Access Online Resources: Connect your Boxlight to the internet to access online educational resources, websites, and interactive tools directly from the display.

 

Utilizing the Boxlight and Clevershare in your classroom will not only streamline your presentations but also create a more dynamic and interactive learning environment for your students.