eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2019

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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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Districts and schools are increasingly adopting active learning practices in order to address businesses’ demand for employees capable of creative and collaborative work. But one commonly overlooked factor in this transition is classroom design. Unfortunately, most classrooms look the same as they did 20-30 years ago.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

Although a wealth of research suggests that active learning increases student engagement and improves academic outcomes, many college campuses struggle to get faculty to shift away from traditional, sage-on-a-stage style teaching practices. And that dialogue helps inform the work of IU’s learning spaces team.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

When class isn’t in session, UC Irvine’s shiny new Anteater Learning Pavillion looks like any modern campus building. There are large lecture halls, hard-wired lecture capture technology, smaller classrooms, casual study spaces and brightly colored swivel chairs. Students gather in study lounges at UC Irvine's active learning hub.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2019

K–12 Modern Learning Environments Can Be Built Outside of the Classroom. Those initiatives have spun out beyond the classroom walls , as schools look for ways to transform libraries, lounges, cafeterias and even hallways into areas where students and teachers can connect and collaborate. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Calvin Hennick.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Take Steps to Make Modern Learning Spaces A Reality. Imagine the perfect learning environment for your students. Would your students be engaged, energetic and enthusiastic about learning in this new environment? MORE FROM EDTECH: What is a modern learning environment and why do teachers like it? eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

Technology solutions can provide the personalized learning, lower costs , and encouragement needed at community colleges where increased fees and lack of structured-support can have a negative effect on the nontraditional student population. JCCC Learning Studio classroom. percent to 76.6

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