Time to order Tables for your STEM or Science Lab Maker, Art Room or Maker Space?
Wondering about which Science Tabletop Surface is best for you?
Here’s a guide of Top 5 Science Table surfaces and how they compare.
Standard High Pressure Laminate Tops
1″ industrial grade particle board core laminate with standard HPL (High Pressure Laminate). This durable surface is like your kitchen counter top and suitable for areas that are not exposed to acids or reagents.
Chem Resistant Laminate (Chemsurf)
The 1″ table tops are laminated with chemical resistant “Chemsurf”. Suitable for all K-12 science laboratory situations. The cannot be used in areas with high acid concentrations. ChemSurf offers higher chemical resistance than standard High Pressure Laminate.
Phenolic Resin Core
3/4″ phenolic resin core with a chemical resistant surface. Water and heat resistant and suitable for use in K-12 science laboratory applications that do not require maximum acid resistance.
Solid Epoxy Resin
Individually molded solid core tops. Suitable for use where maximum concentrations of acids are used. Water and heat resistant.
Durasurf
Acid resistant characteristics similar to solid epoxy. The core is MDF and coated with an epoxy powder 3-5 ml finish.Maximum acid and scratch resistance. Suitable for use in k-12 science laboratory applications.
Additional information, specific acid resistance and performance specifications are available upon request.
Bakagain provides all standard sizes, top surfaces and even adjustable heights. We can also have your tables and cabinets custom made to your specification.www.bakagain.com
Imagine 15 years ago thinking about career opportunities. Would "3D Food Engineer" have come to mind? What does that even mean?
3D Systems is working with the Culinary Institute of America where students and faculty are printing 3 dimensional culinary delights on the chefjet pro such as chocolate roses and geometric sugar cubes. 3D Printing is being integrated into the professional kitchen- now that's pretty sweet.
It not only makes sense but is already a reality and in my opinion is a perfect example of STEAM education and the importance of collaboration and team based communication.
Food SCIENCE
Printing TECHNOLOGY to Create the edible
3D Modeling & ENGINEERING
Creative ARTistic Design
MATH calculations
Maybe we should combine math with Engineering and save the M for MARKETING. This is big.
Top 5 Tabletop Mobile Device Charging Station Solutions
Nothing is more frustrating than looking for your tablet, handheld or mobile device & realizing that you don't have a charge AND that you can't find your power cords. I don't think I'm the only person that has this dilemma. I have 3 digital cameras, an iPad & iPhone not to mention the mobile devices everyone else charges in the house & the power cords all start looking alike. Our Tabletop Charging Stations eliminate this frustration. They are ideal for your kitchen & the home office, or from the classroom to the computer lab. The benefit is that the power, charging unit & your devices stay together & organized. When idle, during charging & if when moved to a new location ALL your equipment is organized & charged. Provide an organized solution & you have far better results in STAYING CHARGED & ORGANIZED.
What is our criteria for making the Top 5 tabletop charging station solutions?
Value- These 5 affordable solutions will provide safe dependable charging & therefore extends the life of your mobile device investment. That's value!
8 Port USB Charging Station
iTeach Tabletop Charger
Secure & Charge 10
Tabletop or Wall Mount Charging Cabinet
Here are our Top 5 Tabletop Charging Station Solutions for Home, Office & Education:
8 Port USB Charging StationCharge 8 Tablets, Laptops & Mobile Devices
Reduce clutter with a designated charging tabletop station solution for USB powered devices in your classroom, office or home. The USB Charging Tabletop Station by Balt charges up to 8 mobile devices at the same time. This unit will replace up to eight charging bricks with one simple power cord to free up wall outlets. Compatible with most mobile deploymentsincluding; iPad, iPad mini, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Tab, Kindle HD Fire and Kindle Touch, Kindle Paperwhite, MacBook Air 11”, MacBook Air 13”, MacBook Pro 13”, MacBook Pro 15”, MacBook Pro 17”, Nook Color & Nook Tablet. Balt 8 Port USB Charging Station #66670
iTeach Desktop Tablet Charger
Charge 8 Tablets, Laptops & Mobile Devices
The Balt 27690 iTeach Desktop Tablet Charger can easily charge up to eight USB tablet or phone devices right on your tabletop. The controlled power management knows which devices need more power, helping to extend battery life & saving energy. Includes four charge indicators & on/off power switch. Charge up to eight devices with one power cord to the wall.
Secure and Charge Station – 10 UnitCharge different kinds of devices at the same time.
Our Secure & Charge Station is designed for learning environments to keep Tablets, ChromeBooks & Mobile Devices organized, available, fully charged, & ready for classroom use. The station can even store & charge different kinds of devices at the same time, each with its own charging cable or adapter making the 10 unit charging station ideal for family & office charging as well. Secure & manage your mobile devices with this elegant, affordable solution.
Chromebook Charging Cabinet 12 Unit
Mix & match mini-laptops, tablets, & handhelds for clutter free counters
Lots of laptops, limited space? Store & charge up to 12 devices with the wall mountable Chromebook Charging Cabinet! One size fits all Chromebooks, Surface Pro 3 , MacBook Air & other mini-laptops. Set the cabinet’s bay width & shelf height for your devices – up to 13” screen & some with 14” screen – then reconfigure when it’s time for new devices. Mix & match mini-laptops, tablets, & handhelds for even more flexibility. All this with a budget friendly price & Anthro Lifetime Warranty.
Tech Tubs ChromeBook Charging
Tech Tubs for ChromeBooks, Lock, Charge, Sync, it really is that simple.
Tech Tub is designed for ChromeBooks a variety of tablets. Made from highly durable, heat-resistant ABS plastic & vented to ensure airflow, Tech Tubs are secure, mobile & lightweight. Tech Tubs support a “grow your technology” approach to purchasing. Overall Dimensions: 13″w | 16.125″d | 14″h, Slot Dimensions: .625″ | 12.25″w | 11.25″h. Tablets are protected & recharged with the inserts & the foam pad on the bottom of the Tech Tub provides cushioning & includes a six outlet power bar, cable management, a padlock & locking block to prevent theft.
We actually have more solutions that would make the top 5 tabletop charging list & you can see them on our website with full details, dimensions, pricing, features & benefits. I know from experience that "left to our own devices" it's pretty easy to get sloppy with charging equipment & then are pretty disappointed when they are not charged. I believe when you get organized properly it is far easy to STAY ORGANIZED. Give us a call Bakagain at 336-701-2333, we are happy to help you choose the perfect solution for your home, office or school! Shop on our website or request a quotation today!
7 Fun Ways Students Use Mobile Devices in the Classroom
Students consistently report that they learn more when mobile devices are incorporated into lessons by their teachers. Some are even leading the charge for more technology in the classroom.
So how do students use their mobile devices during the school day – and afterwards outside of class?
Record themselves reading on their iPods to perfect pronunciation. Viva el Espanol!
Create videos and record audio over the top explaining how they got their answers.
Send vocabulary words back and forth from classrooms.
Actively engage with the video they’re watching by answering questions on their device.
Hide videocaches and use geocaching.com so members of the public can search for them.
Make “videoconference-pals” with students in other countries.
Play “Mystery Skype” with other classrooms and try to guess where they’re located.
Recent research suggests that 41% to 66% of K-12 students in the U.S. had access to mobile devices, such as tablets, at school or home. That’s according to “A New Digital Playbook: Understanding the Spectrum of Students’ Activities and Aspirations,” a report from the educational nonprofit, Project Tomorrow, which polled 3.4 million students, teachers, administrators, and parents in late 2013.
The above Information was made available thanks to our valued mobile device charging partner Anthro Manufacturing written by by Jebra Turner
For more information on Tablet Charging Solutions call Bakagain Inc at 336-701-1333
Outfitting your STEM or Science Lab, or your Art Department?
How do you know the best table top surface for your application?
Here's the list of the Top 5 Science Table surfaces available and how they compare.
Standard High Pressure Laminate Tops
1" industrial grade particle board core laminate with standard HPL (High Pressure Laminate). This durable surface is like your kitchen counter top and suitable for areas that are not exposed to acids or reagents.
Chem Resistant Laminate (Chemsurf)
The 1" table tops are laminated with chemical resistant "Chemsurf". Suitable for all K-12 science laboratory situations. The cannot be used in areas with high acid concentrations.
Phenolic Resin Core
3/4" phenolic resin core with a chemical resistant surface. Water and heat resistant and suitable for use in K-12 science laboratory applications that do not require maximum acid resistance.
Solid Epoxy Resin
Individually molded solid core tops. Suitable for use where maximum concentrations of acids are used. Water and heat resistant.
Durasurf
Acid resistant characteristics similar to solid expoy. The core is MDF and coated with an epoxy powder 3-5 ml finish. Maximum acid and scratch resistance. Suitable for use in k-12 science laboratory applications.
Additional information, specific acid resistance and performance specifications are available upon request.
Bakagain provides all standard sizes, top surfaces and even adjustable heights. We can also have your tables and cabinets custom made to your specification. Call 910.769.2422 with your request and we will provide a quotation asap! or email jane@bakagain.com
www.bakagain.com
Stem Science Technology Engineering Math
Over the past decade music and art have sadly been reduced or eliminated from the education budget. Luckily our public school at the time did not follow that unfortunate trend. I remember sitting at the kitchen counter with our son's friend who expressed that he didn't have time to take art because of all of his other IMPORTANT classes. I said "Colby, you can't really feel that art is unimportant - do you?" He really did feel that way. This is the same kid that went on to be at the top of his class and is currently studying to be an engineer. I wonder if now in his second year in college, he thinks about art with a new perspective.
Our other son's friend Kathy was always a clever girl, and it was apparent from when she was just a toddler. She also went on to study engineering - industrial engineering. Kathy and I had a chance to catch up when she was on break from school and I asked her how it was going. She said the "math" was very challenging and she and her "artist" friends had to work pretty hard to keep on track. But many of the "Math and Techie" oriented students struggled with the art classes. What a valuable observation. I'd like to think that when Kathy was busy collecting her objects from nature and arranging them in forts made from pool towels and chairs that she was really in the early stages of her education by combining her artistic talents with her science curiosity that ultimately lead her to study industrial engineering.
So thank you STEM for saving ART! Stem, Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics & ART.
Note: I was inspired to write this memory after seeing the beautiful patterns in the ice along a sandy trail. Which patterns developed during the freezing process? Which were caused by the warmth of the sun and which by the elements around them. I may not entirely understand the science behind the patterns but I sure appreciate the natures beauty. See more ICE PHOTOS
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STEM Education
How do we DESIGN learning to INSPIRE students to be CREATORS? www.ncstemcenter.org
Have you surfed the web for STEM education lately? As I researched STEM education, specifically in North Carolina, I was flabbergasted at just how much our schools have embraced infusing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. And STEAM which adds another important ingredient - Art - into the mix.
One inspiring blog site - www.ncnewschools.org - writes "Making comes naturally - it's what we do" "Making has many names: Tinkering, inventing, engineering, creating" "New technologies have reinvigorated the art of making".
www.ncpublicschools.org/stem - writes "North Carolina’s STEM Education connects education programs, postsecondary education, policy-makers, business/industry" "our citizens are learning the skills that will keep their communities globally competitive"
Want to be inspired? Surf STEM
Bakagain, Inc Technology and Education Furniture
New Designs EdSpaces Conference ExpoEdSpaces, formerly NSSEA provided a look at new products from leading designers including James Baker of Bakagain, Inc. Jim's new designs include:
Locking Tablet Locker style cabinet to charge and independently secure 24 devices
Mobile Communication Message board
Mobile Training Tables to create modular collaborative stations which fold for storage when not in use
Need something custom designed for your business, school or healthcare facility?
Great show and seminars at EdSpaces 2014 - see you next year!
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Mobile Tablet Computer Charging CartsOur Charging Carts for Mini Laptops, like Chromebooks, is flexible, use it to store and charge just Chromebooks or mix and match with Tablets, e-Readers, Hand-Helds and Smart Phones. Adjust the width of bays and height of shelves to fit any device in any case.
Lift and set shelves and pop and go bays make the interior of the cart completely configurable, so the end user can adjust it to fit their current devices, their next devices, and the ones after that. One is only limited by the overall size of the cart, which is very small indeed!
Adjustability, YES. The Charging Carts have shelves and bays that are completely adjustable. They can be reconfigured when devices change, so they’re essentially future proof. The Charging Carts will fit devices today, tomorrow, and in the future.
Chromebooks, Ultrabooks and Netbooks - basically any device with a 13” screen or smaller - fit perfectly in the Cart for ChromeBooks. Its bays and shelves adjust to fit from 1-36 mini-laptop devices of all shapes and sizes, with or without cases. This Cart also features a built-in power management system that alternates power from one side of the cart to the other. We also have a small version of the Cart for ChromeBooks, which holds from 1-20 devices.
For users who use iOS devices and need built-in sync, we have the Cart for Tablets with Wired Sync, which has 32 USB ports that allow simultaneous sync and charge.
How to - 5 Tips for Choosing Tablet & Laptop Charging Stations with Style
How many devices would you like to store per cart or cabinet?
Think about how you will actually use your cart on a daily basis. For example, in a library setting the cart may pretty much stay within one general location. In this case I would recommend a cart with a large capacity and a few spare compartments for future growth.
If you have multiple departments sharing the tablets you may be best served with 2 smaller capacity carts/cabinets so that you have the option to transport two carts to separate locations. The carts may typically be stored in one central location but you have the option to transport the carts to separate areas of the building. We even have wall mounted laptop and tablet charging stations for your school, business or medical facility.
Is your device and charging solution compatible?
We all know what a tablet or laptop computer looks like. But take a closer look at the orientation of the power on your devise compared to the power plug location on the cabinet. We have carts made for specific devices such as the Samsung series 3 Chomebook and Carts/cabinets that are designed for multi purpose charging of tablets, netbooks, laptops and readers all within the same cart.
What are your security requirements?
Do you just need a deterrent because the carts already secured in a media center, or do you need a more substantial locking solution? All of our carts are all secure under lock and key. For added security many models include a two-point locking system with an option to add your own padlock.
Many carts also include an efficient separate locking IT area so staying organized is easy.
What is your budget?
We have a charging solutions for all budgets with user friendly features for your employees, teachers and students. We will not sell a charging cart that is made poorly just to fit a price point. We sell only quality carts that will perform for long term daily use.
What is your style?
Traditional or contemporary? We have an attractive selection including Silver/white and a combination wood and metal styling including Maple/White, Shaker Cherry/White, Grand Cherry/White, Grey Nebula/White and Cherry/Black.
These are just 5 tips in selecting a charging solution for your school, business or healthcare facility. Our website pages provide detailed specifications and we always enjoy talking with our customers on the telephone or email to provide all the information that you need to make an informed decision. Thank you for visiting Bakagain.
While reading a mission statement from a local North Carolina Charter School I contemplated their five point teaching model. What I love about the model is the way the second portion of each point tells us the ACTION we can take. And the third portion gives us some verbal ideas to rally ENTHUSIASM. These points can be creatively applied to all types of learning in school, on the job and with our families. Teaching and learning is a collaborative effort. This method provides the opportunity to demonstrate a variety of examples to reach a diverse population. Would you want to learn how to dance, or ski, or learn a new software program with the instructor just standing their shouting instructions?
I doubt it.
Let's achieve success together!
Model - Demonstrate the skill or behavior. “Watch me do it!”
Lead - Lead the group in performing the skill. “Let’s all do it together!”
Test - Have the group demonstrate the skill. “Now, show me how you do it!”
Repeat until firm. This means mastery. Use lots of examples and non-examples.
Practice learned skills. Advance to the next small skill.
Show me how - Lets do it together - Watch me to see that I have it right - Repeat - Practice. You are ready to advance to the next small skill.
Introducing the Evolutions Teachers Desk with Tablet Charging - Your Single Mobile Device Storage & Instruction Solution.
Efficient, Organized, Secure, Charged, Productive. I am describing your potential with the addition of this single product. The spacious 30"d x 60"w table top provides ample space for your projects, featuring two built-in locking cabinets charge and secure 24 tablet computers all one space saving footprint. We even include an additional shelf for your books, binders or baskets of training aid materials.
This design exceeds the challenge of maximizing space and budget by using every square inch to your advantage. For example, typically a quality teacher's station includes a modesty panel for structural integrity and privacy. In the Bakagain tradition of ReThink, ReClaim, ReCharge we expanded the concept of a modesty panel and ReClaimed this space to become a full functioning tablet charging cabinet.
By ReThinking the form we were able to design an innovative mobile teachers station that also ReCharges your mobile devices.
Click here to learn more about the Evolutions Mobile Teacher’s Desk
Additional information, specific acid resistance and performance specifications are available upon request.
Bakagain provides all standard sizes, top surfaces and even adjustable heights. We can also have your tables and cabinets custom made to your specification.
www.bakagain.com
