The initiative includes teacher training, curriculum integration and ongoing support to help educators incorporate 3D printing into science lessons.
Boxlight Corporation announced the expansion of its STEM education partnership with Jefferson Parish Schools in Louisiana, providing more than 200 Robo E4 3D printers, filament, and MyStemKits curriculum access for science teachers across the district.
The initiative began with the district exploring approximately 50 3D printers for its middle and high school science programs. Through discovery conversations, the project expanded as district leaders identified a need for more than hardware; they were looking for curriculum, professional development, implementation planning, ongoing support, and a true technology partner.
The Robo E4 printer was selected not only because it is a high-speed machine designed for the rigors of the classroom, but also because it comes bundled with MimioSTEM’s award-winning curriculum solution: MyStemKits. This curriculum platform provides standards-driven lessons, activities, design challenges, and ready-to-print 3D models designed to help educators integrate hands-on STEM learning into instruction and make sure that their new 3D printers can be used to their fullest potential.
Aligning technology with instruction
Boxlight worked with district leaders to align MyStemKits resources with Jefferson Parish’s science scope and sequence, helping ensure teachers have relevant instructional materials from the start of implementation.
During that process, Boxlight identified a need for additional environmental science content and developed new lessons to help address those instructional gaps, demonstrating the company’s commitment to supporting district-specific instructional needs.
Jefferson Parish Schools selected Bluum as its reseller to meet the district’s procurement requirements through TIMS. Bluum provided significant support throughout the sales process, including local district engagement, site visits, product demonstrations, and planning and procurement support.
Professional development and ongoing support
Boxlight developed an implementation roadmap that includes teacher training, curriculum integration, ongoing coaching, and continued support throughout the school year.
The rollout will include a customized week-long professional development program in September, with multiple Boxlight team members traveling to New Orleans to provide concurrent sessions tailored to teachers’ specific subjects and grade levels.
In addition to the kick-off week of professional learning, Boxlight will also provide various virtual learning follow-up sessions for interested educators and has provided a 3D printer certification course so that both the teachers and their students can become 3D printer certified.
The initiative reflects Boxlight’s approach to education technology: providing the technology, curriculum, training, and ongoing support needed to turn classroom tools into meaningful instructional experiences.
Jefferson Parish Schools leaders emphasized the importance of communication, curriculum support, product support, and professional learning throughout the planning process. Boxlight’s comprehensive support model is designed to help teachers confidently integrate 3D printing into instruction and use it to engage students in hands-on STEM learning.
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