Classroom Design, Communication and Knowledge

MiEN Company Releases White Paper on How Flexible Furniture Creates Active Learning Environments

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

But one commonly overlooked factor in this transition is classroom design. However, research shows that the physical space that supports active learning is quite different from one designed for lecture-focused teaching. So, the physical makeup of the classroom needs to change in order to support active learning environments.

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Empowering superintendents to connect technology and learning

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The Five Imperatives of Technology Leadership, the presenters explored how they have shifted their approaches to integrating edtech in the classroom. Imperative 1: Strengthen district leadership and communication. Classroom design today often looks like it did 50, or even 100, years ago with rows of desks facing the teacher.

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Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

We are no longer keepers and passers of knowledge as we once were. The answer is not necessarily a new one, but it is a concept that needs more attention from educators in our modern-day classrooms: Design thinking. What is design thinking?

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Friday 5: Universal Design for Learning

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

Multiple Means of Action and Expression : An essential element of UDL is offering students a variety of ways to express their knowledge. These principles help guide UDL strategies in classrooms. Classrooms are up and running again, and technology still provides us a means to communicate.

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The 4 C’s of Learning in a Connected Classroom

EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

Once the classroom is connected, it can be difficult to determine how best to integrate these new tools into daily classroom activities. According to the report, the cornerstone of becoming a successful learner at any age comes down to the four C’s: critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication. . “To

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Canva Introduces Student-Safe AI Products, Customizable Lessons for Teachers, and Over 5,000 Free Classroom Resources to 50 Million Students and Teachers

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

SYDNEY – Canva , the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform, today announced the launch of a suite of K-12 education products as part of its Canva for Education platform, making it the first company to introduce AI-powered educational tools at scale.

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Flipping Faculty from Guide on the Side to Mentor in the Center

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Students came to the classroom expecting information from a book and verbal lecture covering the content. Students in the 21st century enter the classroom armed with a vast array of knowledge just a swipe away on various digital devices. Over time, student expectations and readiness have changed. References.

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#ICE18: Redesigning a Classroom Is Not About Being “Pretty for Pinterest”

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Simply adding technology to a classroom doesn’t make it an innovative space. It’s imperative that classroom design is driven by the desire to create personal and authentic learning experiences for students,” says Tom Murray, director of innovation for Future Ready Schools , a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education.

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Flipping Faculty from Guide on the Side to Mentor in the Center

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Students came to the classroom expecting information from a book and verbal lecture covering the content. Students in the 21st century enter the classroom armed with a vast array of knowledge just a swipe away on various digital devices. Over time, student expectations and readiness have changed. References.

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How to Make District-Wide Innovation Personal—and Collaborative

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

I’ve seen many sparkling district innovation efforts improve outcomes, only to get rolled back a couple of years later when small factions of the community grow concerned about the changes unfolding. This is almost always because the district failed to communicate early or often enough with parents, students, teachers and school leaders.

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The 6 most in-demand topics for district leaders last year

EAB

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Many of our partners landed on equitable grading , with its emphasis on measuring pure content knowledge rather than non-academic criteria that do not reflect learning gains (e.g., Not only does equitable grading prioritize student content knowledge, it also avoids the 0-100 grading scale entirely, either through a new scale (e.g.,

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MiEN Company Releases White Paper on How Flexible Furniture Creates Active Learning Environments

Empowering superintendents to connect technology and learning

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Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative

Friday 5: Universal Design for Learning

The 4 C’s of Learning in a Connected Classroom

Canva Introduces Student-Safe AI Products, Customizable Lessons for Teachers, and Over 5,000 Free Classroom Resources to 50 Million Students and Teachers

Flipping Faculty from Guide on the Side to Mentor in the Center

#ICE18: Redesigning a Classroom Is Not About Being “Pretty for Pinterest”

Flipping Faculty from Guide on the Side to Mentor in the Center

How to Make District-Wide Innovation Personal—and Collaborative

The 6 most in-demand topics for district leaders last year

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