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Integrating Active Learning in Large STEM Lectures

Scholarly Teacher

Specifically, the implementation of in-class clickers and out-of-class quizzing within the context of think-pair-share (TPS) will be the fulcrum of this article’s approach to integrating active learning within a lecture framework. Depending on the classroom setup, group work can also be chaotic and auditorily overwhelming.

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Can We Design Online Learning Platforms That Feel More Intimate Than Massive?

Edsurge

An entire graduate course at Stanford University explores the principles for designing spaces that support learning. Yet most of our energy has been focused on designing physical learning spaces, even as more teaching and learning shifts online.

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School STEM Labs Inspire Students, Power Innovation

EdTech Magazine

Thomas School near Seattle hopes to encourage students to develop a passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by starting them young and engaging them with cool, new learning spaces featuring robots and 3D virtual reality computers. This setup encourages collaboration and project-based learning.

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Why This Chicago Tutoring Center Wants to Be the ‘Whole Foods’ of Education

Edsurge

For design inspiration, he drew from what Facebook and Google have done with their offices, and from coworking startups like WeWork, which mix couches and lounge areas with group work spaces and private rooms. Gibori also sells the concept as a sort of youth hangout lounge with Wi-Fi, where kids don’t even have to study.

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At CETPA, District Leaders Rethink the Classroom, From Furniture to Funding

Edsurge

Instead of the rank-and-file spaces they had before, new rooms became modular with technology carts and bookshelves on wheels. This way, spaces would change depending on need — a library, a lab or group working environment. After freeing up more space, they were able to turn file cabinets into benches and learning spaces.

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Running a Workshop: Guidelines for Engagement and Impact

Faculty Focus

What follows are some suggested principles we have prepared for workshop facilitators that move beyond a talkfest to genuine learning. Principle 1: Come early and “own” the learning space. You need to give plenty of time to ensuring the room is arranged to facilitate quality discussion and learning.

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Running a Workshop: Guidelines for Engagement and Impact

Faculty Focus

What follows are some suggested principles we have prepared for workshop facilitators that move beyond a talkfest to genuine learning. Principle 1: Come early and “own” the learning space. You need to give plenty of time to ensuring the room is arranged to facilitate quality discussion and learning.