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7 discoveries from an active learning classroom

eSchool News

There is a fair amount of research into the impact of classroom design on student learning. Spaces flooded with natural light that allow for a variety of learning methods and activities, and spaces that let students feel a sense of ownership over the classroom, demonstrably affect how well students learn.

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How Furniture and Flexible Seating Is Turning Classroom Design Into a Fad

Edsurge

Modern classroom design is sitting on this precipice. What then happens is instead of designing classrooms that positively impact students, we are decorating classrooms, celebrating the new, and then moving on to the next shiny thing. Pinterest-pretty classrooms bring instant gratification, but little else.

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Get Involved In Classroom Design: A Grant to Upgrade Your Classroom

ProfHacker

Have you ever been frustrated by the largely immobile set-up of a typical classroom? Applicants get to select from three “styles” of active learning classrooms: a “verb classroom,” a “node classroom” or a “blended classroom.” Have you ever participated in classroom redesign?

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Research-Influenced Learning Spaces

A Principal's Reflections

Below is an adapted section of Chapter 4 from our book that looks as research that can influence learning space design in classrooms and schools. The study found a 16 percent variation in learning progress due to the physical characteristics of the classroom. Additionally, the study indicated that whole-school factors (e.g.,

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New grant will provide active learning spaces to schools

eSchool News

Steelcase Education grant leverages classroom space to implement new teaching practices. Steelcase Education on Dec. The ALC grant program leverages classroom space to implement new teaching practices, centering on student focus and collaboration. Applications are being accepted online through February 12, 2016.

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Power Up Your Spaces

A Principal's Reflections

Check out Steelcase for an array of ideas and solutions specific to education. Replace standard outlets with multi-functional USB combos – When assessing power needs through an audit, count the number of outlets in classrooms, hallways, and common spaces.

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Four rules for hybrid meetings

Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

In 2017 when I was on sabbatical at Steelcase , the Steelcase Education team had an all-hands meeting every Monday morning. Hybrid meetings are an excellent way to introduce people to active learning classrooms set up for remote learners by the way.) So I have a particular agenda with this topic. It takes practice and planning.

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