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

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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. Unfortunately, most classrooms look the same as they did 20-30 years ago.

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Empowering superintendents to connect technology and learning

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

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In the past, faculty could stand objectively in front of the class and provide didactic information to students via lecture. Students came to the classroom expecting information from a book and verbal lecture covering the content. How can faculty meet the many challenges facing higher education? References.

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How Digital Textbooks, Tech-Friendly Furniture, and Better Data Are Boosting Engagement at Community Colleges

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Tables and chairs can be easily assembled for a group activity, or separated for a lecture-style class. Wireless clickers let students to participate in live polling to increase engagement during lectures. Dean Miller says the college plans to convert many more classrooms to the active-learning format over the next few years.

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

Faculty Focus

In the past, faculty could stand objectively in front of the class and provide didactic information to students via lecture. Students came to the classroom expecting information from a book and verbal lecture covering the content. How can faculty meet the many challenges facing higher education? References.