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5 Reasons why active learning classrooms are the future of HE

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In other words, HE is moving towards active learning classrooms (ALCs). Some of the commonalities in these classrooms are the support for discussions, just-in-time teaching, and enhanced class presentations. Take for example this study in which the instructor behaved differently in ALC versus traditional classrooms.

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5 essentials for an active learning classroom

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Identified by EDUCAUSE as a top strategic technology , active learning classrooms (ALCs) go beyond just outfitting learning spaces with technology. Most students now have mobile devices, while schools have been teaching in a rotation of remote, in-person, and hybrid learning models.

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New grant will provide active learning spaces to schools

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Steelcase Education grant leverages classroom space to implement new teaching practices. 1 launched the second annual Active Learning Center (ALC) Grant , a program to provide active learning spaces to schools across North America. Research from the inaugural group of ALC grant recipients is underway and will be released in 2016.

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What factors help active learning classrooms succeed?

Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

The idea that the space in which you do something, affects the thing you do is the basic premise behind active learning classrooms (ALCs). I’ve been studying ALCs for a while now — it was the subject of my sabbatical at Steelcase in 2017-2018 and this paper on the subject that resulted. What did the author do?

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What it's like to teach in an active learning classroom

Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

Over the last several years, I have done a lot of work with active learning classrooms (ALCs). The research is fairly clear that when used properly (and good faculty training is key here), ALCs really do boost the already-strong positive effects of active learning.

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Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning

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Sponsored this year by JAR Systems and SAP Concur , the program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation. Listed here in the order in which their nominations were received are program finalists.

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