Resources
A Case for Space
A Case for Space
Hear how design thinking is transforming classrooms and learning spaces around the world from Sean Corcorran, General Manager of Steelcase Education Solutions.
Active Learning Sessions from LHRIC
Active Learning Sessions from LHRIC
Presentations
Redefining Learning Spaces [PPT ONLINE]. S. Martabano. NYSCATE, Fall 2015.Presentations
PhilaU Active Learning Symposium, Summer 2016. Make Your Own: Active Learning Room Diagram
Further Exploration
Further Exploration
Websites
Active Learning Spaces Toolkit from the K-12 Blueprint.Steelcase Education Design Thinking for EducatorsWebsites
Infographics & Job Aids
The Science of Classroom Design. USC Rossier School of Education. Infographics & Job Aids
Consider Your Classroom Readiness for Active Learning.Excerpt thinking matrix from forthcoming "Get Active - Your Turn Workbook" from ISTE & Steelcase Education. (Anticipated publication date, unknown.)
Articles
Visualizing 21st Century Classroom Design. Edutopia, March 29, 2016.Articles
The Classroom Evolved by Bridget McCrea, THE Journal, January 2012.
Beyond Active Learning by Mark S. Valenti, Educause, June 2015.
4 Ways Furnishings Can Enhance the 21st Century Classroom. THE Journal, April/May 2016.
5 Lessons Newmark School Can Teach Us about Outfitting the Classroom. THE Journal, June 2014.
Designing Collaborative Spaces for Schools. THE Journal, January 2013.
Texts
Get Active: Reimagining Learning Spaces for Student Success. Published by ISTE with support from Intel and Steelcase Education, this guidebook helps today’s educators make sense of the shifting landscape in modern education. (Webinar with authors hosted by Teacher Engage - Intel.)Texts
From the Campfire to the Holodeck, by David Thornburg.
Productive Work Group by Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, Sandi Everlove.
Make Space: How to Set the Stage for Creative Collaboration by S. Doorley & S. Witthoft (2012)
Research & Whitepapers
The Active Learning Continuum. Center for Digital Ed, 2016. Results from recent CDE survey and strategies for moving forward for districts and schools. "86% of education leaders say active learning improves learning outcomes."Research & Whitepapers
Horizon Report 2015 K-12 Edition - Interim Results Page 3. "Mid-term Trends" accelerating K-12 Ed Tech Adoption - Redesigning Learning Spaces & Increasing Use of Collaborative Learning Approaches (final due June 2016).
Technology Empowered Learning: Six Spatial Insights. Steelcase Education.
Active Learning Spaces Whitepaper. Steelcase Education.
Policy Paper: Designing Classroom Space to Better Support 21st Century Learning.McGraw-Hill Research Foundation.
Mobile Classroom Furniture: Enhancing 21st Century Learning; Fostering Collaboration. SmithSystems Manufacturer.
Furniture for 21st Century Schools. LS3P Research (December 4, 2012).
Thinking about Active Learning Spaces in Your Organization?
Thinking about Active Learning Spaces in Your Organization?
The LHRIC Instructional Technology team created these "checklists" as resources for schools and districts exploring the future of active learning spaces, classrooms, and environments in their community.
The ALC's Learning Zones & Furniture
The ALC's Learning Zones & Furniture
The ALC's Technology
The ALC's Technology
Technical systems configuration schematic design by S. Jones, OneVision Solutions. Extron touch panel GUI design and specification design by R. Hall, LHRIC.
Added Spring 2016:
2 AppleTVs
2 Chromecasts
