eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Educators are rethinking the layout of classrooms and other learning spaces in terms of optimizing use of those spaces for student wellbeing and study. The DIY backless chair is designed for active learning environments that encourage students to strengthen their core in a ready-to-learn position.

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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. However, research shows that the physical space that supports active learning is quite different from one designed for lecture-focused teaching.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Steelcase Education grant leverages classroom space to implement new teaching practices. Steelcase Education on Dec. 1 launched the second annual Active Learning Center (ALC) Grant , a program to provide active learning spaces to schools across North America.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

To help educators make the most of new teaching strategies and tools, MiEN Company has published “ A Guide to Creating Dynamic Active Learning Spaces.”. The guide describes the many advantages of flexible and mobile learning spaces. A Guide to Creating Dynamic Active Learning Spaces” is available at [link].

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

With the start of a new year and education conference season just beginning, educators and industry leaders are discovering the biggest education trends for 2023. The past few years have seen a significant transformation for education and edtech, and 2023 will continue to bring new ideas and emerging technologies.

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

1 most-read story focuses on some of the biggest education trends from 2023. With the start of a new year and education conference season just beginning, educators and industry leaders are discovering the biggest education trends for 2023. Here are five of the biggest education trends for 2023: 1.

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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 there be a space for students to collaborate on projects or for them to work alone? Make That Vision a Reality to Modernize Classroom Learning. Space is so important to learning.

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Edsurge

JULY 1, 2017

Too many discussions of edtech focus on tools (like tablets, clickers, learning-management systems, smart boards, etc). Two years ago we renovated an old computer lab into an active learning classroom. More thought should be spent on the design of the classroom itself. Conclusion: It’s helping.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

Whether you are considering redesigning an entire course, enhancing current in-class activities, or incorporating a more interactive approach to what you are already doing, active learning strategies offer a variety of options that are relevant across all levels and disciplines. Stefanie R.

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Gabriele Pinto , Baylor University Key Statement: Implementing elements of active learning into a large course may seem daunting task, but think-pair-share aided by quizzing and clickers can be done in any size classroom. 2023; Hsu & Goldsmith, 2021; Venus & Sharma, 2024). Image courtesy of This Is Engineering, Unsplash.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2019

Check out the following six grants, which cover literacy, learning spaces, drug awareness, and more. Steelcase Education is seeking innovative middle and high school educators and educational institutions looking to implement and expand active learning initiatives to apply for its fifth annual Active Learning Center Grant.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2023

It’s a key area of teaching worldwide and thousands of schools are now investing in learning spaces specifically designed to support STEM–called STEM labs. A STEM lab is a learning environment where students, irrespective of grade, can come together and actively participate in hands-on or practical STEM learning.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2024

These two are a powerhouse of passion when it comes to educating young learners! He was awarded Teacher of the Year, Computer Using Educators (CUE) Blended and Online Educator of the Year, CUE’s Gold Disk Award, and KSBW’s Crystal Apple Award. in Early Childhood Education and an M.S. She has her M.A.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

Whether you are considering redesigning an entire course, enhancing current in-class activities, or incorporating a more interactive approach to what you are already doing, active learning strategies offer a variety of options that are relevant across all levels and disciplines. Stefanie R.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2023

The ClassIn platform has been purpose-built for education and based on nearly a decade of research, development, and in-market experience. Through its software and hardware solutions, ClassIn provides the digital infrastructure for the hybrid future of education by building classrooms in both the virtual and physical worlds.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. Jim Perry came to education as a second career and has brought such dedication and fresh perspective to his staff, students, and district at large.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2016

This week, we’re taking you on a virtual tour of some of the latest developments and trends in K-12 learning, including flipped and blended learning, marketplace updates, and flexible learning spaces and their influence on active learning. This new tool makes the flipped classroom more social.

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2016

We know that it’s no longer possible to prepare students for the real world and provide an excellent education without integrating technology into the classroom. This includes using technologies to facilitate interest in learning. Additionally, the equipment we had was aging. 5 best practices.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

Increasingly, schools have turned away from that model as they strive to create active-learning classroom spaces that are more conducive to modern learning methods and thought. . A new study underway at Virginia Tech seeks to understand the effects of physical space on course engagement and learning.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

My journey as an educator began thirty years ago and—I’ll admit—references to personalized learning were never mentioned or formally discussed back then. Notice, I said “students,” but let’s remember that lifelong learning is for all—including those educators who have direct impact on students.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 3, 2019

At Illinois' Glenbrook High School District 225 , Ryan Bretag , the district’s director of instructional innovation wanted every decision to help improve "student wellness and meaningful work," Education Dive reports. . To help stay mindful, here are five questions education leaders should ask during a classroom redesign.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

The use of one or more learning style instrument should be given to students so instructors can better develop learning activities. Learning style instruments help students and faculty consider the depth of learning and teaching opportunities (Kolb & Kolb, 2005). Likewise, Lambeth et al.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

The use of one or more learning style instrument should be given to students so instructors can better develop learning activities. Learning style instruments help students and faculty consider the depth of learning and teaching opportunities (Kolb & Kolb, 2005). Likewise, Lambeth et al.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

ICE 2019: Physical Arrangement Sets the Tone for K–12 Modern Learning Environments. The design of any learning space typically sets the stage for the type of experience the students and teachers are going to have, said CDW•G Education Strategist Jennifer Brown at the 2019 Illinois Computing Educators conference in Schaumburg, Ill.

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2016

These classrooms were built for traditional, “chalk-n-talk” modalities and passive learning—they are not prepared for today’s more active learning approaches. We know that people learn differently from one another—so why do classrooms all look the same? Those numbers are no joke.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

.” In the current learning environment, students with disabilities encounter significant challenges due to the lack of inclusivity and accessibility in the education system. ii] Contrary to common belief, neurodiverse students represent a significant proportion of the higher education population. Learning spaces I.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

.” In the current learning environment, students with disabilities encounter significant challenges due to the lack of inclusivity and accessibility in the education system. ii] Contrary to common belief, neurodiverse students represent a significant proportion of the higher education population. Learning spaces I.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

For example, a teacher education professor might create a concept-based microlecture that explains the backwards design model, or a skills-based microlecture that demonstrates how to craft measurable objectives for a lesson plan. 99 Tips for Creating Simple and Sustainable Educational Videos: A Guide for Online Teachers and Flipped Classes.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

For example, a teacher education professor might create a concept-based microlecture that explains the backwards design model, or a skills-based microlecture that demonstrates how to craft measurable objectives for a lesson plan. 99 Tips for Creating Simple and Sustainable Educational Videos: A Guide for Online Teachers and Flipped Classes.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

Really, to be frank, we were driven to do this because we didn’t have the money to build the buildings, because the students wanted to graduate on time and our core mission is to raise the educational attainment of our community. These students are not in their pajamas in their dorm room playing video games and learning online.

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k12

APRIL 10, 2025

Online learning allows families to shape education around their needsbut that freedom comes with additional responsibilities. Good study habits help students stay organized, motivated, and confident in their learning. However, having a dedicated space for schoolwork helps create structure and focus.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Introduction: Learning in the Digital Age The digital revolution hasnt just transformed how we communicate or shop, it has reshaped how we learn. K12 online education, once considered a niche alternative, is now a powerful and mainstream model of learning. This is essential in K12 online education.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2018

Last fall I started my first day on the job as an embedded faculty member with a corporation—as a scholar-in-residence at Steelcase Education. I’ve kept my eyes open, taken a notebook full of notes, and spent time every day processing what I was seeing and speculating about how the best things I saw might function in higher education.

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