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

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Instead of isolated lessons, students learn how to connect their studies with real-world problems. Classroom design today often looks like it did 50, or even 100, years ago with rows of desks facing the teacher. Imperative 3: Transform pedagogy with compelling learning environments.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

A meta-analysis of 29 studies including 80,879 youth worldwide, published in 2021 , showed that just one year into the pandemic, the prevalence of depression and anxiety doubled from pre-pandemic rates. By sharing a bit about themselves, teachers can foster greater rapport with students in their classrooms.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

Now a soon-to-be released study from Vanderbilt University demonstrates the impact of rigorous, peer reviewed research into curricular tools, in this case showing that students who played edgames outperformed their peers on standardized tests. Gamify Your Classroom: A Field Guide to Game-Based Learning. Full size image here.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2022

Scientific studies show that biophilic design helps to reduce stress, enhance creativity, focus clarity of thought and improve well-being, benefits that can foster a child’s deep connection to their learning environment and set a positive trajectory for future learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The new suite of offerings – which includes a range of AI tools, interactive lessons, and curriculum-supporting content – takes Canva from a classroom design tool to an end-to-end education platform capable of producing and teaching complete lessons with ease.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

In fact, 70 percent of students reported better attendance, grades and creativity due to newly designed active-learning environments , according to one Hamline University study, “Flexible Classroom Design and Its Effects on Student-Centered Teaching and Learning.”.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2018

It also had no Wi-Fi, no study spaces and, often, no students. “It As he pondered what to do, he received a flyer from technology solutions provider CDW•G touting a new classroom design service, called Blueprint to Design. . Old desktop computers on mismatched tables dominated the room.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

There are large lecture halls, hard-wired lecture capture technology, smaller classrooms, casual study spaces and brightly colored swivel chairs. To find out what that really looks like—and more importantly, if it works—the campus is also conducting a major study over the next year to assess active learning in the new building.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

In a study of 140,000 classrooms in K-12 schools across 39 states, more than half showed no evidence of students using technology to gather, evaluate, or use information for learning. And in nearly two-thirds of the classrooms, students didn’t appear to use technology to solve problems or work collaboratively.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

A new case study by Entangled Solutions illustrates how that is unfolding at Arcadia Unified School District in California, which serves 9,500 students across its 11 schools. One of our summer projects was to create a fail wall for everyone to see,” said Greg Gazanian, Arcadia’s chief strategy and innovation officer, in the case study.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2022

This involved facility visits to understand how they use their current space, case study tours of inspirational facilities, and identifying key stakeholders. Custom millwork can be designed with nooks and alcoves in classrooms to provide opportunities for refuge and exploration.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Faculty who mentor can challenge students to adopt alternative study tools to overcome bad habits. Providing objectives/outcomes before class allows students to study the correct information and come to class prepared to apply the material. Students who develop a growth mindset identify the faculty as a resource for learning.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

This shift in messaging can help teachers create a classroom culture where assessment is used to gauge each student’s readiness to build upon existing knowledge or to highlight the need for additional practice, rather than as a mark of success or shame. Pacing Must Be Personalized The idea that some people are “music people” can be toxic.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Faculty who mentor can challenge students to adopt alternative study tools to overcome bad habits. Providing objectives/outcomes before class allows students to study the correct information and come to class prepared to apply the material. Students who develop a growth mindset identify the faculty as a resource for learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

Jenny Billings, Chair of Curriculum English, Developmental Reading, and English and Study skills at Rowan Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) in Salisbury, NC, jumped at the chance to spearhead an e-textbook initiative when the college’s Vice Principal approached her with the idea in 2012. Herman Miller to create their first learning studio.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

While many studies show a dramatic increase in reading ability the year a student is retained, others show that this increased performance is a temporary phenomenon, with the effects diminishing in the years following retention. However, the research on these laws’ effectiveness is mixed.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

“In a modern learning environment, flexible classroom spaces organically integrate technology, helping teachers to better engage students and facilitate the mix of independent, small-group and whole-class learning that is now viewed as essential to student success.”. What Are the Benefits of a Flexible Seating Classroom?

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

The professor of computer science and cognitive science at Georgia Institute of Technology believes every student and researcher should have access to artificially intelligent assistants that not only help them study facts and figures, but also collaborate more closely with other humans.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

Studies show that modern learning environments improve student performance. A ­normal ­classroom with rows of desks inhibits what teachers can do in a classroom.”. Create a Neighborhood Vibe with Classroom Design . It becomes a school within a school,” Cryer says.

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