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Putting the “social” back into SEL–and why it matters now

eSchool News

Are they able to reflect their personal values in their work? Do they find the work they are doing meaningful? By sharing a bit about themselves, teachers can foster greater rapport with students in their classrooms. Are there opportunities for sharing? Such sharing should not be for students only.

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5 ways to create spaces that unlock creativity & encourage collaboration

eSchool News

From the day we cut the construction tape, they truly owned the space and we’ve watched as their mindset and skill sets have expanded. 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.

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Function Follows Form: How Two Colleges Redesigned the Classroom for Active Learning

Edsurge

But some institutions are gaining traction using a novel approach: leveraging the expertise of facilities and information technology staff to support the redesign of classroom learning experiences. Now, pods for group work circle monitors connected to a video wall.