Education - Overview On the 21st century campus, learning can, and does, happen anywhere. At the same time, how students learn in the classroom and elsewhere has become more collaborative and participatory, often enhanced by the use of personal digital tools. The evolution of learning—and teaching—presents schools with an opportunity to enrich the educational experience through dynamic, engaging and purposeful spaces that adapt to a variety of learning activities and teaching formats. Teknion offers a comprehensive portfolio of furniture products designed to support the goals of modern educational institutions and the learning practices of students across the campus: a single student reading at a library desk, a group working in a project room or a classroom of students engaged in a lively discussion while sharing ideas on laptops and tablets. We combine decades of design expertise with in-depth research to create effective spaces for the people, technology and curriculum of today and tomorrow.
Five-Minute Film Festival: Classroom Makeovers to Engage Learners Most educators have little choice about the (usually) over-crowded, (often) unappealing rooms they teach in -- but they intuitively know that the spaces children spend their time in can have an effect on how they learn. I've gathered a collection of videos to explore the questions: How important is environment to learning? And what small changes can you make in seating, organization, lighting, and decor to build your own space into a better place to teach and learn? Video Playlist: Innovative Learning Spaces Watch the player below to see the whole playlist, or view it on YouTube. Flexible Learning Environments (04:02) Students and teachers at Eanes Independent School District in Austin, Texas, talk about the district's experiment with creating classrooms of the future to foster 21st-century skills at all grade levels. More Resources on Learning Spaces Ready to roll up your sleeves and re-think your classroom space before the school year starts?
How To Install Invisible Shelves (Creating Space & Removing Clutter) Pimp out your pad on the cheap! This is a great way to start conversation about your favorite books and how cool you are for making books float on your wall! AMAZING! Step 1: You will need 1 "L" Bracket1 Carpet Knife1 Drill1 Phillips Head Screwdriver5 Small wood screws (flat-head)3 Large wood screws (flat-head)1 Tape Measure1 Elmers Glue Bottle (filled with glue)5 Books To Shelve1 Big Book That You'll Never Read Again Step 2: Where's The Middle? Open the sacrificial book's back cover and use your tape measure to find the halfway point. Step 3: Cut The Book Use your utility knife to cut into the pages of the book, following the outline of the bracket. Step 4: The Book Screw Get your drill out and drill through the holes in the "L" Bracket. Step 5: Glue Cover the inside back cover of the book in glue and close it. Step 6: Sleep It Off We know you're excited, but just wait. Step 7: Mounty Hunter Figure out where you want the books to go and find the stud. Step 8: Stack 'Em High
Ultimate Teen Space The Mix at the San Francisco Public Library is a teenager’s idea of paradise, with places to chill with friends, be creative and explore technology, as well as room to study and read. The Mix is based on the learning theory of HOMAGO, providing teens with spaces to hang out, mess around and geek out and allowing them to explore information and technology and design and create. The popularity of SFPL’s teen space can be attributed to the fact that teens were involved in the planning every step of the way. Teens expressed their interests and planners listened; explore the results below as Cathy Cormier, Manager at The Mix, takes us on a virtual tour of the multiple areas that make up SFPL’s teen space. Entrance Area and Interactive Wall The Mix entrance has comfortable seating surrounded by glass walls. When teens learn that the touchscreen only works from inside the space, they’re excited to know that only they have access to this impressive technology.
Klassrumsorganisation – att skapa ett klassrum för lärande Då jag skapar klassrum funderar jag över hur det är att vara elev i detta rum. Jag tänker så här: För vem är detta rum?Hur ska många kunna vara här samtidigt? Jag kan konstruera mängder av frågor kring klassrummet men detta är de mest basala frågorna i mitt klassrumsorganisatoriska tänk. Här är de modeller jag följer i mitt klassrumsutvecklande. Skolmiljöerna i skolorna på Nya ZeelandFrån skolmiljöer i SydAfrika och AmerikaFrån teorierna och då främst de socialkonstruktivistiska – vilket betyder att människan är social och lär genom att vara tillsammans med andra människor.Vygotskijs teorier om samtal och dialogJohn Deweys syn på demokrati och lärandets handlingAtt jag omsätter läroplan och kursplanerna i rummet Jag tänker inte hemtrevligt. Jag har funnit att jag alltid organiserar utifrån ett slags cirkeltänk. Det är underbart när klassrummet är ihopplockat efter att städare har polerat golven under sommaren. Det tar tid att skapa ett klassrum för lärande. Detta är ett av mina klassrum.
Bee Themed Classroom This was part of my Classroom Theme Series during which I featured a theme a day for an entire month. You can see all 30 themes on my theme page. Click on the photo above to enlarge :) I love these adorable class rules. Make a bee hive pinata to hang in the classroom. Mrs. You should click on this picture to do it justice in it's larger size. I'm not typically a fan of patterned fabric when used on bulletin boards, but on this small table it's perfect. Tell me you don't want to just curl up in this awesome beehive with a book. The creator of this door wrote, "Our door is decorated with bees made out of styrofoam balls. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Here are some cute bee printables that you may be able to use. bee theme classroom bee themed classroom bee themed classroom photos bee theme classroom photos bee theme classroom pictures bee themed classroom photos pictures of bee theme classrooms bulletin boards printables ideas charts thistlegirl designs classroom organization
ILE Regler i klassrummet knutna till lärande och utveckling... ...istället för "ording och reda" - regler knutna till vett, etikett och uppförande.. Malin Look Whos In 3rd Grade Owl Bulletin Board Teen Space Guidelines Download the print version of the Teen Space Guidelines (PDF). Foreword These guidelines were created in 2011 -2012 by a task force of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) with feedback from the library community achieved through a public comment period in the fall of 2011. Members of the task force were Katherine Trouern-Trend (chair), Audrey Sumser, Kathy Mahoney, Caroline Aversano, Samantha Marker, and Kimberly Bolan Cullin. YALSA’s Board of Directors adopted the guidelines on May 24, 2012. Review Process In order to finalize the guidelines, the taskforce presented a draft document to YALSA’S Board of Directors in June 2011. The feedback was carefully considered by the Taskforce; additions and revisions have been made accordingly. Introduction This is a tool for evaluating a public library’s overall level of success in providing physical and virtual space dedicated to teens, aged 12-18. Guidelines for Physical Space 2.1 Convey that it is teen-owned and maintained. 3.0.
untitled Transforming the school library for innovative learning The joy of reading is something that stays with someone for life and for many, this joy has its roots in the school library. Reading for pleasure is also inextricably linked with higher achievement and social mobility, making the school library a place of great importance in a child’s life. While the end goal is the same, the layout of today’s library has changed considerably from even a few years ago to accommodate high demand for technology and the shift from a quiet space to a learning hub for both groups and individuals. School News spoke to industry insiders for advice on refitting the school library. Consider your space Start by looking at your space, advises Scott Reed from Resource Furniture, suppliers to hundreds of school libraries across Australia. Case study: Albany Senior High School, Auckland Fortunately the school had exceptional guidance from both its librarian, Sharon Jackson, and its shelving supplier, Hydestor. Of chief consideration is the accommodation for books.
Classroom design should follow evidence, not architectural fads The past decade has seen a boom in the construction of trendy buildings with visually appealing interiors in schools and universities. Proponents highlight the potential of these flexible and technology-rich spaces, referred to as innovative learning environments (ILEs), to shape behaviours to enhance student learning. Economic and technological changes have caused a reconsideration of the nature of teaching and learning. This narrative has been used to underpin the call to re-imagine school learning environments. Critiques highlight the constrained, static design of conventional classrooms, which favours more traditional teaching practices. It is suggested this is not conducive to those learning experiences favoured in current policy. However, this claimed relationship between space and teacher practice is flimsy. What evidence is there for this relationship? Systematic investment in new learning environments is a matter of policy in many countries. What works
edutopia To get a sense of the best practices in contemporary school design, we interviewed four of the top K–12 architecture firms in the U.S.: Fanning Howey, Corgan, Perkins+Will, and Huckabee. Collectively, the companies bill hundreds of millions of dollars in work annually, and have built or renovated thousands of schools throughout the country and around the globe. Key insights into five common design principles—technology integration, safety and security, transparency, multipurpose space, and outdoor learning—surfaced during our conversations. Technology Integration At the dawn of the digital era, technology integration in most K–12 schools boiled down to the presence of computer labs, separate rooms filled with bulky terminals that students could sign up to use. Wiring the entire school—including the outdoors—is necessary, architects agree, and projectors, screens, and sound systems are migrating out of classrooms and into hallways, common spaces, cafeterias, and even stairwells. ©G.