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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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

New educational guidelines from ISTE stress the importance of contextualizing science, technology, engineering and math skills through everyday classroom activities. . STEM courses are a central component to K–12 learning , but incorporating STEM into the classroom can be difficult. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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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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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Flexible seating in classrooms can be a great place for teachers to start, however, as it can be the catalyst for meaningful technology use in the classroom. VIDEO: Take a tour of a modern learning environment. What Are the Benefits of a Flexible Seating Classroom? by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

Everything is built toward an open environment and geared toward collaboration ,” says Scott Harris, Neosho School District’s technology director. “We We have more group-based learning going on, but we also accommodate individual instruction. Our goal is to enhance learning, and it works.

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