Sitting very comfortably in the ‘Goldilocks zone’ of document cameras, the AVer F17HD (Amazon) finds the perfect balance between rich interactive features and excellent value for money. With a 5MP camera, 32x zoom and both remote and onboard controls, the camera gives real flexibility (both figuratively and literally) while stepping a delightfully small footprint on your classroom space. Versatile, compact and extremely well-built, the F17HD from AVer offers high-end specs for a surprisingly impressive price. Let’s take a look! In the box The F17HD is a very […]
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The AVer U70 Document Camera – Portable, Practical and Powerful
There used to be a time when more was more with electronics? The more cables, peripherals, adaptors and dongles the better. Well (thankfully) that time is long gone. It’s all about simplicity. When you buy an iPhone there is nothing more in the box than the phone itself. And the AVer U70 delivers a similarly delightful, simple and clutter-free experience. Hi-spec and real bang for your buck, the AVer U70 USB Document Camera ticks all the boxes for an everyday classroom document camera. Coming in at a much […]
Hi-Def Classroom Collaboration With the AVer CC30
Good classroom technology should be simple, frictionless and allow you to focus on the real goal… Learning. With the wrong tools, we end up working around technology rather than with it. But with the right technology, the equipment and overheads disappear and what’s left is an elegant and greatly improved learning and teaching experience. The CC30 HD Collaboration Camera from AVer is one of those unique devices that keeps things simple while delivering some pretty exciting opportunities for teaching. With clever design, top quality hardware and delightfully […]
7 Creative Alternatives to Your Average Kids Picnic Table
Sure, it’s a lovely idea. The sun is out. The food is packed. And the kids are keen for some fun outdoors. But why does a picnic just have to be about food? What about all the other creative activities that a picnic could be? While there are plenty of great kids picnic table options available, there are also a tonne of ways to start thinking outside of the proverbial picnic basket. With tables out there for encouraging arts, crafts, making, building, cognitive skills, thinking […]
The Best Play Workbench for Toddlers and Kids
A toddler workbench, accompanied by tools and accessories, is one of the best and most fun toys for young boys and girls to enhance vital development skills. Like a play kitchen set, a toy workbench inspires imaginative pretend play, strengthens motor skills, improves hand-eye coordination, and stimulates creative thinking. Our best toddler workbench list may assist parents, friends, and caregivers in selecting the perfect toy bench for a child. We have spent hours researching and reading toddler workbench reviews to […]
Awesome Lego Birthday Party Ideas
Planning a birthday party for your kid is sometimes more fun than being the party host at the actual event. Planning a Lego birthday party is even more fun with the variety of Lego themes, such as Lego Star Wars movie, Lego characters, or making it an easy Lego bricks party. Plan the party fun based on a Lego Star Wars movie or make it an easy Lego bricks party. The right party supplies can transform your home into a […]
The Best Stroller Fans To Keep Your Baby Cool in 2020
Have you tried hand-fanning your baby and pushing a baby stroller at the same time? If you have, you understand how hard that is – and you get the value of having a clip-on stroller fan. We spent three full workdays reviewing and researching the best stroller fans on the market today. First, we looked at the various ways fans are used to keep babies cool while sleeping in the crib or the car. We also took into account portability […]
Our Practical Guide To The Best Laminators For Teachers and Classrooms
Teachers – and parents of younger children – LOVE to laminate. Why? It’s simple – kids tend to destroy unprotected paper items. While some schools have a communal laminator, many teachers want to have one for their own classroom – for a variety of reasons. We’ve spent over twenty hours researching the best laminators for teachers on the market today. Our conclusion: the best overall classroom laminator is the 5 in 1 Bluesmart Laminator Set. The built-in paper-trimmer and hole […]
The Best RC Rock Crawler For Kids in 2020
Remote Control (RC) toys are fun, but RC rock crawlers push it to the next level of adventure! Imagine maneuvering over rocky terrains, through crevices, steering almost sideways to cross a narrow ridge, to be faced with muddy puddles and large boulders blocking your path… Remote-control cars and buggies are often designed for speed. RC rock crawling, however, is something different; it tests your accuracy and your level of control when guiding your RC toy over rugged terrain and rocks. […]
The Best Learning Podcasts For Students Of All Ages
The best learning podcasts are podcasts presented engagingly on topics that interest the listener. With over 900,000 active podcasts and 30 million episodes, you are bound to find something that may please you. The convenience of smartphones changed the world of adults and children. No wonder smartphones have increased podcast usage by 157% since 2014. Over 60 million homes in America are podcasts fans, of which 22% listen every week to their favorite podcasts. Most of the listeners enjoy podcasts […]
Our Gift Guide For The Best Toys For 10 Year Old Boys
Buying the perfect gift for a fifth-grader may be an interesting experience. Your ten-year-old boy isn’t a toddler anymore, and he isn’t a teenager either. He may think and sound almost like an adult, but he is still a little boy to a certain extent. Don’t fret; we’ve listed the best gifts for elementary-aged kids for this Christmas season. The exciting dilemma in buying the best gift for 10-year-old boys is discerning what type of gifts he may like. He […]
Is The Eureka Crate Our Favorite Teen STEM Box?
The Eureka Crate – Is It The Best Project Box For Teens? This post may contain referral/affiliate links. If you buy something, Fractus Learning may earn a commission at no cost to you. Teenagers are difficult to please. As the father of three of them- trust me – I know what I’m talking about. I’m not saying my children are difficult – just that by this age they know what type of activities best fit their wants and needs. They […]
Kiwico Reviews – By Real Parents Like You
There are TONS of choices available on the market for a parent looking for a subscription box for their son or daughter. While most are good choices, Kiwico has over time come to stand out from the pack. As part of our testing, we’ve spent time building and playing with all the KiwiCo review crates. We’ve given you our honest and unbiased opinion in this review – frankly, we’ve been quite happy with the value for the money. These reviews […]
39 STEM Videos Your Students Will Love
Videos are great tools to explain a concept or for presenting practical experiments and activities students can do. Teachers, however, don’t always have the time to create their videos. We’ve created a list of STEM Video channels teachers may explore to find videos you may incorporate into the classroom lessons. If there are any we left off, please add them in the comments! STEM Videos Tier Zoo https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHsRtomD4twRf5WVHHk-cMw Tier Zoo is a brilliant way of exploring zoology through the lense of a video gamer. They are extremely […]
Freshly Review
I like cooking. Actually, I should say I like the IDEA of cooking. Other than the occasional breakfast spread or grilling, I don’t find myself cooking fresh meals very often. Since my wife has finished school and is working full-time again, that means we don’t prepare many scratch meals these days. So when Freshly approached us to try their individually-packaged, chef-prepared meals for a week – our family decided to give it a shot. We probably have an “eater-type” in […]
The Best Family Movies All Ages Will Enjoy
Are you in the mood to make some popcorn, snuggle up on the couch and watch a movie the whole family can enjoy? Here are 9 movies that all ages can enjoy. Some are classics you probably know, but most are films you probably aren’t aware existed. Some are silly, while others cover issues that might be important to your child. The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Space Kids interested in space and Dr. Seuss’ fans […]
17 of the Best Board Games for Kids Who Spend Too Much Time Online
There was a time when the greatest new games could not be bought with a click from the App Store. There was a time when gaming was not a pursuit of lone children with poor posture, tired thumbs and illuminated brows. In fact, there was even a time when families of all ages would sit down together and play games in some kind of strange ‘bonding’ ritual. It’s name – the board game. Related articles: 25 of the Best Card […]
Here Are Some of The Best Teacher Gift Ideas For 2020
Generally, teachers don’t expect gifts. Teachers care about children and want to educate them in preparation for the world beyond school. That’s enough of a reward for most educators. That said, your student’s teacher is awesome! So you want to do a little more to show you appreciate how your teacher goes above and beyond the call of duty. A great gift during Christmas or at the end of the year is a way parent, and learners can show their […]
Australian Government Reviewing Need For A Smartphone Ban
It has been over a decade since Kevin Rudd’s Digital Education Revolution was initiated, with a promise to put a laptop in the hands of every Year 9-12 student across Australia. With these shiny new devices came a pledge to develop projects and support research that sought to integrate ICT into schools nationwide. If we take our minds back to 2007, the first iPhone would not be held aloft by Steve Jobs until June; Myspace was valued at $12billion (later […]
Guide To The Best Toys and Gifts For 5 Year Old Boys
As children age and move from toddler to “grown up” kids, it becomes harder to keep up with their tastes, wants and trends. That makes it difficult to buy gifts for these special boys (and girls) in your life. We’ve written this guide to help you find the best toys for 5 year old boys. Maybe it’s a Christmas or other holiday present, or your child is having a birthday and needs a present. No matter what the occasion, our […]