Active Learning Spaces

Active learning spaces support collaboration and interaction. Sponsored by Steelcase— a global company that manufactures furniture products—this toolkit will show how to create the most effective adaptable learning environments to meet the evolving needs of students and educators.

Active Learning Spaces: insights, applications & solutions

Many educators are embracing a more active and immersive style of instruction to engage students

PDF	Floor Plan: 6-12 Classrooms An overview with floor plans for active learning 6-12 classroom layouts
PDF	Floor Plan: Classrooms and Blended Learning These layouts showcase how blended learning classrooms are designed with multiple learning situations in mind
PDF	Floor Plan: In-Between Spaces An overview with floor plans for active learning in-between spaces layouts
PDF	Floor Plan: In-Between Spaces and Blended Learning More than just transition spaces, lounges, hallways and other ancillary areas can be informal learning spaces for individuals and groups
PDF	Floor Plan: K-12 Thoughtstarters A collection of floor plans showcasing a variety of K-12 solutions layouts; giving students choice, control and ample space to spread out and collaborate, co-create and discuss
PPT	Floor Plan: K-12 Thoughtstarters A collection of floor plans showcasing a variety of K-12 solutions layouts; giving students choice, control and ample space to spread out and collaborate, co-create and discuss
PDF	Floor Plan: K-5 Classrooms An overview with floor plans for active learning K-5 classroom layouts
PDF	Floor Plan: Large Active Learning Classrooms and Blended Learning Today's large classrooms are being reimagined to support technology, multiple modes of learning and healthy movement
PDF	Floor Plan: Learning Commons The Learning Commons is today’s updated version of the library, designed to be a vital learning hub with a range of settings
PDF	Floor Plan: Library An overview with floor plans for active learning Library and Learning Commons layouts
PDF	Floor Plan: Makerspace An overview with floor plans for active learning Makerspace layouts
PDF	Floor Plan: Makerspaces and Blended Learning Makerspaces are trending rapidly as part of expanding strategies for student success
PDF	Floor Plan: Node Classroom An overview with floor plans for Node Classroom solutions layouts, which give teachers and students multiple flexible grouping options
PDF	Floor Plan: Outdoor Learning Though often overlooked, the outdoors can be an effective environment for learning, putting the mind and body in an alert and receptive mode
PDF	Floor Plan: Student Commons An overview with floor plans for active learning Student Commons layouts
PDF	Floor Plan: Student Commons and Blended Learning A Student Commons helps students develop personally and stay engaged in the experience of learning
PDF	Floor Plan: Verb Classroom An overview with floor plans for Verb Classroom configurations, which allow clear sight-lines to maximize learning and collaboration
PDF	Floor Plan: VR Educational Experiences Get a 360-degree view of various active learning floor plans

	Getting Learning Spaces Ready for School Back to school time is quickly arriving and this is a perfect time to ready classroom spaces. Read David Jakes top tips for 'learning ready' spaces in schools.	Blog
	26 Ways to Foster a Transformative Maker Culture Take a moment to contemplate what it would be like if every school had a Maker Culture as part of the curriculum. Mike Gorman explores the many ways to bring the making culture to your school and to effectively align it with standards.	Blog
	5 Lessons Learned from Rainbow Trout When the students Todd Burleson works with undertook a rainbow trout project, lessons were learned on so many levels. Read the story, see the photos and enjoy the video too!	Blog
	The Librarian Lists Read 'The Librarians Lists' as Katie Nelson shares her inaugural post for the Today's Library Media Center. Learn how she organizes a Library Media Center for maximum student learning.	Blog
	Lego - Play Well In the inaugural post for the Today's Library Media Center series, Todd Burleson explores 'Legos', their uses and student creativity.	Blog
	Empowering to Engage How can teachers create a learning culture which fosters engaged learning for students? David Jakes explores the implementation of essential conditions such as student empowerment and choice.	Blog
	Engaged Learning: The Student Perspective Hear about a Baltimore County school's active approach to student engagement from an enthusiastic teacher and two young students who absolutely love learning.	Blog
	Get Active: Reimagining Learning Spaces for Student Success This guide for re-imagining learning spaces is designed to help today’s educators make sense of the shifting landscape in modern education.	News
	Today's Student and Technology Relevance How do you define technology? Kevin Schwartz explores the true meaning and application of the word technology in schools.	Blog
	I Teach Because I Can’t Do Anything Else! Mike Gorman shares his reflections on the teaching profession in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.	Blog

Active Learning Spaces

Active Learning Spaces: insights, applications & solutions

Built Environments Impact Behaviors

Campus-wide Blended Learning

Designing for Blended Learning

Exploring Inner Space

Formal Learning Spaces: Classroom

Formal Learning Spaces: Media Lab

Informal Learning Spaces: Café

Informal Learning Spaces: in-between

Informal Learning Spaces: Library

Large Active Learning Classrooms

Office Spaces: Admin Offices

Office Spaces: Faculty Office

Presentation: Harder Working Schools

Technology-Empowered Learning: Six Spatial Insights

The Science of Classroom Design

What is Blended Learning?

Floor Plan: 6-12 Classrooms

Floor Plan: Classrooms and Blended Learning

Floor Plan: In-Between Spaces

Floor Plan: In-Between Spaces and Blended Learning

Floor Plan: K-12 Thoughtstarters

Floor Plan: K-12 Thoughtstarters

Floor Plan: K-5 Classrooms

Floor Plan: Large Active Learning Classrooms and Blended Learning

Floor Plan: Learning Commons

Floor Plan: Library

Floor Plan: Makerspace

Floor Plan: Makerspaces and Blended Learning

Floor Plan: Node Classroom

Floor Plan: Outdoor Learning

Floor Plan: Student Commons

Floor Plan: Student Commons and Blended Learning

Floor Plan: Verb Classroom

Floor Plan: VR Educational Experiences

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