EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

CDW•G then delivers a complete design package which IT folks can then take back to school leadership for further discussion. . Those discussions will come. B2D gives them a starting point. The best part is that we don’t talk about furniture or technology or any of those things up front.

Learning Spaces 156

Learning Spaces Learning Discussions Classroom Design 156

Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2019

These formative decisions are made by guidance counselors, assistant principals, principals, and superintendents before students ever enter the classroom. Designing the student experience is no easy task. Changes did not happen overnight.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

In modern classrooms , static seating arrangements are going the way of blackboards and chalk as a growing appreciation for flexible learning environments drives changes to furniture and classroom design. . Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . by Amy Passow.

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Internet Classroom Design Accessibility Science 140

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Using technology designed solely for individualized instruction neglects the rich learning that emerges from collaborative work and classroom discussions. We need to better leverage technology to help transform learning and prepare students for success outside the classroom. Apps aren’t designed for the whole classroom.

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Curriculum Technology Textbooks Essay 152

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

grabbed the top contributor spots, speaking to brain-based classroom design, computational thinking, and school culture. WRAP YOUR BRAIN AROUND THIS: Erin Klein, a 2nd grade teacher and our 2016 Fifty States writer in Michigan, got frustrated with traditional classroom design.

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Classroom Design Writing Culture Blended Learning 121

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

Connecting course and classroom design has another perk: access to a new pool of funds previously earmarked for other projects. UCF and IU are among those schools supplementing funding for instructional supports by tapping into larger pools of money designated for classroom build-outs each year.

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Active Learning Activities Instructors Learning Spaces 168

Gaggle Speaks

MAY 8, 2015

Although you’re not likely to bring in Italian rugs or French artwork to the classroom, the learning space is a very important aspect of effective teaching. Think about how science classrooms are arranged much differently than writing or math classrooms. Transform Discussion Boards. Assignment Organization.

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Learning Spaces Hybrid Courses Learning Assignments 83

Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

That could range from simply giving students a chance to pause and discuss with peers, to role playing, to polling students during class, and more. The data-gathering is fairly simple: The system’s dashboard has a set of “buttons” named with about 20 common classroom practices, such as lecturing, group discussion or video demonstration.

Active Learning 119

Active Learning Activities Lecturing Teaching 119

Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2016

GradeCraft is an award-winning, game-oriented LMS designed to boost student engagement and motivation. Our goal is really to help people think differently about teaching and learning,” Niemer says.

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Failure Assignments Quizzes Motivation 167

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

For example, district leadership made sure to bring its union in on discussions with AltSchool to develop stronger solutions and avoid misunderstandings. In contrast, Arcadia has engaged its community in a multi-year effort to not just explain what it is doing, but also give community members a seat at the table to help define its goals.

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Failure Blended Learning Critical Thinking Middle School 153

Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2016

(Room 21C) But there’s a problem: while teachers would generally be excited about the new resources available, they would return to the same old classroom they left. After much discussion, our team recognized that it is human nature to “default” back to what we know works, especially if the environment remains the same.

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Lecturing Learning Spaces Classroom Design Middle School 106

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

This transition affected everyone at the school, impacting everything from classroom design to the skills students needed to be successful—but that was a struggle for some. In the pilot, teachers meet with students once a week to discuss progress in classes.

Learning 156

Learning Schools Math Grades 156

Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

Herman Miller has conducted extensive research on best practices for active learning classroom designs, which include four key elements: basic human needs—the furniture should be physically comfortable teaching—the classroom should accommodate a variety of teaching styles learning—the classroom should prioritize discussion and demonstration over lecturing (..)

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Textbooks Lecturing English Internet 112

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

In a recent conversation with EdSurge, Goel discussed how learning engineering researchers are applying artificial intelligence to help make high-quality education accessible, affordable and effective on a grand scale. The professor also acknowledged the many ethical questions raised by such efforts.

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Mental Models Education Ethics Learning 183

EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

A ­normal ­classroom with rows of desks inhibits what teachers can do in a classroom.”. Create a Neighborhood Vibe with Classroom Design . This frees up class time for discussions and collaborative activities, educators say.

Learning 119

Learning Elementary School Elementary School Learning Spaces 119

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

MakerBot , a provider of 3D printing and subsidiary of Stratasys, announced the launch of the MakerBotSKETCH Classroom, designed to be a reliable 3D printing setup for the classroom, giving students more access to 3D printing and setting up teachers for success.

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Mobile Devices Math Learning Styles Assignments 141