learning spaces
Future of Learning
Providing the Right Learning Spaces for Students to Explore and Create
Five ideas for learning spaces that create an environment that can empower students to explore passions and real-world problems.
SEL & Mindset
Teaching in the Time of Fire
David Ross examines how Northern California wildfires have impacted teaching and learning and shares strategies for how to lessen the trauma of power outages, evacuations, and pervasive fear.
Future of Learning
5 Ways to Build Collaborative Learning Skills In and Out of the Classroom
Finding ways to help students build collaboration skills in the classroom is important for preparing them for the future of work and learning. Here are five ways to open up more opportunities for students to collaborate in and out of the classroom.
Future of Learning
Why Schools Need Research and Design Space
Join Tom Vander Ark on the blog as he explores Beaver Country Day School's Research + Design Center, a state-of-the-art innovation hub designed to promote student-driven learning.
Future of Learning
Mythbusters: Flexible Learning in Middle School
Lauren Mehbrach, Chris Beingessner and Chris Raymaakers clarify misconceptions for middle school families about the move to flexible learning spaces. This Singapore American School team shares how it aligns to our changing world and better prepares students for the future. Learn more on the blog.
Future of Learning
The Benefits of Creative Learning Spaces in K-12 schools
By: Brian Bulmer. As technology and innovation become the first priority for school districts, it’s important that students are offered creative learning spaces.
Future of Learning
Learning Environments for the Future: 4 Tips from Randy Fielding
Randy Fielding, the founder of Fielding Nair International, a global leader in designing learning communities, sits down with Tom and shares some of FNI's design principles aligned to the future of learning.
Future of Learning
Top Education Trend of 2018: Active Learning Spaces
A look at active learning spaces from around the globe and why they help power high-quality learning experiences, plus a look at what Tom thinks is coming in 2019.
Project-Based Learning
Flipped Learning 2.0: Rethinking the Flipped Classroom Model
By Scott Nadzan - How can teachers take the flipped learning model to the next level? The answer involves creating short-form, engaging and interactive videos that students actually want to watch, and encouraging students to create their own video content.
Equity & Access
The Intersection of Tech and Design for Impactful Education
By: Rebecca Chang. Considering the exponential rate at which tech is growing, it is critical that we design the spaces where we educate the engineers and programmers of the future for inclusion. Here's one program that did just that.