Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Gabriele Pinto , Baylor University Key Statement: Implementing elements of active learning into a large course may seem daunting task, but think-pair-share aided by quizzing and clickers can be done in any size classroom. Depending on the classroom setup, group work can also be chaotic and auditorily overwhelming.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

How can I hold in one hand dystopian headlines about schools — closures for excessive heat , dilapidated buildings with dangerous indoor air quality , shortages of school-based mental health professionals , a worsening mental health emergency — and, in the other, the promise and excitement of a new year of learning? But it’s hardly new.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Thomas School has built two dedicated spaces to bolster STEM education, and plans to build a two-floor, state-of-the-art learning space called the Center for Leadership Innovation by 2020. Thomas School Dedicates Space to Bolster STEM Learning. Need advice for starting a #K12 #STEM learning lab? Pull Quote.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 6, 2018

A modern learning environment , which allows teachers to manipulate the classroom for any need and think beyond just “typical chairs in rows,” could be the key to making any space the right space for innovative thinking, says David Andrade, a K–12 education strategist at CDW-G. Modern Classrooms Energize Students and Teachers.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

That old adage sums up why it is so hard for educators, parents and communities to adopt new learning spaces and the pedagogies that go along with them. Over the past 20 years, Robert Dillon has been a huge advocate for experiential learning. EDTECH: How do you know what your class’s ideal learning space should look like?

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2018

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. The independent private school in Medina, Wash.,

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Edsurge

JANUARY 14, 2019

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. Louis area school districts he works with. Louis area school districts he works with.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

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. Laguna Unified educators also made non-tech upgrades to improve the learning environment.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

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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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

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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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

He’s currently leading another evolution in online teaching, as the institution moves into adaptive learning. And they hope that the future of campus learning is for students teaming up to teach each other as they work through online exercises in campus coffee shops. EdSurge: I wanted to talk about online learning.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Unfortunately, from the vantage point of student learning, the experience is remarkably poor. Recall the lack of continuity of learning, or the goofing off that would often occur. This year, at Lexington High School (LHS) when teachers are absent, an “ELF” now greets students in a collaborative learning space.

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