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The VariQuest Visual and Kinesthetic Learning Suite Blog contains resources on classroom ideas, lesson plans, industry news, events, and offers throughout education.

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VariQuest Tools: Perfecta 2400 | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities | Academic Subject: Mathematics

Grades 9-12: Recognizing National Mathematics Awareness Month

By: Julia Cremin
April 7th, 2014

The theme of National Mathematics Awareness Month, 2014 is Mathematics, Magic and Mystery. Each day in April, the American Mathematical Society (AMS) will reveal a short video introducing a theme-related activity, along with materials to support instruction at varying levels. The activities will align with one of the images on the theme poster (download a .pdf of this poster here.)

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VariQuest Tools: Design Center Software | VariQuest Tools: Perfecta 2400 | VariQuest Tools: Poster Maker 3600

PDF-To-Poster: A New VariQuest Software Feature

By: Margo Ensz
April 3rd, 2014

A top request from educators was an easy way to turn their PDF files into posters—our answer was “PDF-to-Poster!” This feature for the Poster Maker and Perfecta™ 2400 enables quick and easy printing of PDF files by automatically scaling the file to selected output size. You can even upload multiple paged PDF files and simply choose which page, or all pages, to print! As easy as 1 (browsing for PDF in Design Center Software using MyPDF icon), 2 (selecting size), 3 (selecting print). Check out this quick video highlighting how easy it is to print a PDF in seconds!

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How to Write a Grant eBook

How to Write a Grant eBook

This helpful guide includes an explanation of the grant process, including a checklist (with samples!), and useful links and resources to find funding!

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VariQuest Tools: Design Center Software | VariQuest Tools: Perfecta 2400 | VariQuest Tools: Poster Maker 3600 | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800

What's new with VariQuest?

By: Margo Ensz
March 31st, 2014

You spoke, and we listened! VariQuest is thrilled to announce the release of VariQuest Design Center Software version 4.0! You’ll love the new features for both the Perfecta™ 2400 and the Poster Maker! Here is an overview…

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VariQuest Tools: Design Center Software | VariQuest Tools: Perfecta 2400 | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800

Valentine's Day Fun!

By: Lindsey Graff
February 13th, 2014

We wanted to do something fun and silly to wish all of our customers happy valentine's day, so we used our Perfecta™ 2400 Poster Printer and our Cutout Maker 1800 to create funny heart-shaped glasses (MSK049) and a festive banner!

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Grade Level: Secondary (7-12) | VariQuest Tools: Perfecta 2400 | Academic Subject: Social Studies and History | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities

Grades 9-12 Lesson: Creating Infographics to Illustrate Data Trends

By: Lindsey Graff
February 10th, 2014

As part of African American History Month, have students use current statistics on African Americans in the United States to create a visual display of the data and analyze the trends.

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Featured Topics: Differentiated Instruction | VariQuest Tools: Perfecta 2400 | VariQuest Tools: Poster Maker 3600 | Featured Topics: Common Core | Featured Topics: Student Engagement

3 Ways to Use VariQuest Tools to Implement Common Core Standards

By: Lindsey Graff
February 3rd, 2014

Schools across the country are working hard to communicate, implement and facilitate instructions to meet new standards. VariQuest Visual Learning Tools provide a wide variety of ways to help your students and staff smoothly transition their teaching and learning in order to boost academic results.

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Grade Level: Secondary (7-12) | VariQuest Tools: Perfecta 2400 | VariQuest Tools: Poster Maker 3600 | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800 | Academic Subject: Career & Technical Education | Academic Subject: Special Education

Students Develop Career Skills with VariQuest

By: Lindsey Graff
December 13th, 2013

Each semester, Aaron Walls, teacher at Cactus High School in Glendale, Arizona, teaches a transition class for students with special needs. It began in 2009, when a group of special education students in his marketing class decided they wanted to start a student-run business. In considering their options, they learned about VariQuest Visual Learning Tools, and voted to decide they would be the best option for their student-based enterprise, called MACH Replica (meaning “fast republication”).

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Grade Level: Primary (PK-2) | Academic Subject: English Language Arts | Grade Level: Intermediate (3-6) | VariQuest Tools: Perfecta 2400 | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities

Grades K-5: Setting the Foundation for Reading Literature

By: Lindsey Graff
December 13th, 2013

Use a graphic organizer to help students identify and describe the characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details. (RL.1.3)

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Featured Topics: Industry News and Trends | VariQuest Tools: Perfecta 2400

Perfecta™ 2400 Named One of DA’s Top 100 Products

By: Lindsey Graff
December 2nd, 2013

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VariQuest Tools: Perfecta 2400 | VariQuest Tools: Poster Maker 3600 | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800 | Featured Topics: Student Engagement | VariQuest Tools: Cold Laminator 2510 | Featured Topics: Professional Development

5 Back-to-school Tips from VariQuest Featuring Wise County Public Schools

By: Lindsey Graff
September 10th, 2013

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