eSchool News

MAY 16, 2023

At 77 decibels, the average classroom produces the same level of noise as freeway traffic or other “annoyingly loud” sounds. Changes in the classroom that brought many advantages, such as interactive technologies, more small group work, and flexible classrooms, have contributed to noise levels.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2019

This is what classrooms have looked like for decades. Classroom design has not advanced in ways that support the type of teaching and learning schools need to provide for current and future students. So, how do you fix this?

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

By sharing a bit about themselves, teachers can foster greater rapport with students in their classrooms. Research supports incorporating group work in the classroom, pointing to improved social skills, a greater sense of belonging, a chance to reflect on and define personal identity, and the chance to support peers.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

The initiative supports IU instructors in leveraging the features of any classroom—whether low-tech whiteboards or high-tech touchscreens—by granting access to reimagined rooms that foster a range of active learning strategies. Now, pods for group work circle monitors connected to a video wall.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

What Is a Flexible Classroom? A flexible classroom is a learning environment that utilizes an “agile physical setup that will accommodate both independent and group work,” according to a CDW white paper on constructing modern classrooms. What Are the Benefits of a Flexible Seating Classroom?

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