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An innovative, sharp concept for a potential Apple TV

On 11/27/2012, in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, A/V -- audio/visual, Apple, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Deep Learning / Algorithms, content development, aggregation, repositories, convergence, Daniel S. Christian, digital audio, digital learning, digital photography, digital storytelling, digital textbooks, digital video, distance education, e-books, e-publishing related items (EPUB and more), e-readers, education technology, educational games / serious games, elearning, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, flipping -- inverted learning, future, game-changing environment, global / globalization, higher education, homeschooling/homeschoolers, human-computer interaction (HCI), immersion, informal learning, innovation, intelligent systems, intelligent tutoring, interactivity, internet, K-12 related, learning agents, learning ecosystem, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, learning spaces, lifelong learning, machine-to-machine communications, media/film, mirroring and/or multiple devices, mobile learning, mobile technologies, MOOCs -- Massive Open Online Courses, multi-touch, multimedia, New "Amazon.com" of Higher Education, new business models, new media literacies, online learning, online media, online tutoring, participation, Personal Learning Networks (PLNs), personalized/customized learning, second screen apps, smart classrooms, smart/connected TV, social learning / networks, social media, streams of content, technologies for your home, telepresence, television, training / L&D, transmedia, trends, ubiquitous learning, user experience (UX), videoconferencing, virtual field trips, virtual K-12 schools, Virtual Reality (VR) / worlds / learning, virtual tutoring, vision/possibilities, web-based collaboration, webinars, workplace, by Daniel Christian

An à la carte Apple TV concept integrates Siri, FaceTime, and cable/satellite providers (Gallery) — from 9to5mac.com by Jordan Kahn

Example “screenshots” from this concept:

Also see:

This is the dream Apple TV concept — from cultofmac.com by Alex Heath
Quick Review: New Apple TV’s (3rd gen) Pros and Cons — from blogote.com
Check out what Apple TV might look like — from businessinsider.com by Dylan Love
Study reveals that Connected TVs are ready for prime time — from mediatel.co.uk by Jeff Siegel
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From DSC:
This relates to what I’m calling “Learning from the Living [Class] Room”

The ‘Star Trek’ style touchscreen classroom of the future that’s set to replace books and blackboards [Williams]

On 11/26/2012, in 21st century, A/V -- audio/visual, change, digital audio, digital learning, digital photography, digital storytelling, digital textbooks, digital video, e-books, e-publishing related items (EPUB and more), e-readers, education technology, educational games / serious games, elearning, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, future, human-computer interaction (HCI), innovation, interactivity, K-12 related, learning ecosystem, learning spaces, machine-to-machine communications, multi-touch, multimedia, online media, participation, platforms, presentations, smart classrooms, smart/connected TV, by Daniel Christian

The ‘Star Trek’ style touchscreen classroom of the future that’s set to replace books and blackboards — from dailymail.co.uk by Amanda Williams

The multi-touch, multi-user smart desks have been trialled in a three-year project
Studies have shown they can increase both fluency and flexibility in maths

Results from a three-year project working with over 400 pupils, mostly eight to 10 year olds, show that collaborative learning increases both fluency and flexibility in maths

From DSC:
Hmmm…what if this is the sort of functionality that the Smart/Connected TV begins to offer?

Tagged with: creativity • digital learning • digital storytelling • digital textbooks • educational technology • future • human-computer interaction (HCI) • innovation • learning spaces • multi-touch • multimedia • smart classrooms • Smart/Connected TV

Heathfield Primary School by Holmes Miller [karmatrendz]

On 11/26/2012, in architecture, learning spaces, UK, by Daniel Christian

Heathfield Primary School by Holmes Miller — from karmatrendz

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Head of the class: Architecture + learning — from architizer.com
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Prinsessegade Kindergarden and Youth Center
Designed by COBE, NORD, and landscape architects PK3
Copenhagen, Denmark

Tagged with: architecture • learning spaces • UK

A sharp learning space from KKE Architects | AJ Retrofit Award for The Riverside

On 11/20/2012, in learning spaces, library / librarians, UK, by Daniel Christian

KKE Architects | AJ Retrofit Award for The Riverside — as seen at Anne Whisken’s curated content here

Also see:

Tagged with: library / librarians • UK

Some very sharp innovations for the Smart Classroom and the Smart Conference Room!

On 11/19/2012, in A/V -- audio/visual, digital audio, digital learning, digital video, learning spaces, smart classrooms, by Daniel Christian

— With thanks to Custer for this resource

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— from universalmind.com –– also see this posting re: the above iPad table
With a special thanks going out to Mr. Brad Kortman at Calvin College for these resources

Also consider:

Ideum’s 100″ table

Tagged with: A/V • digital audio • digital video • emerging technologies • innovation • iPad • learning spaces • smart classrooms

edgcreatives.com [from karmatrendz]

On 11/16/2012, in architecture, art, Asia, corporate / business world, creativity, design, learning spaces, library / librarians, workplace, by Daniel Christian

Also see:

edgcreatives.com

Tagged with: architecture • Asia • corporate / business world • design • learning spaces • library / librarians • workplace

SCIL Building tour – Stephen Harris <-- great work Stephen & Company!

On 11/15/2012, in 21st century, Australia, innovation, learning ecosystem, learning preferences, learning spaces, smart classrooms, by Daniel Christian

Description of video:

Stephen Harris, Principal of Northern Beaches Christian School, gives a short tour of the SCIL Building, an open-plan, multi-modal learning space for student-directed learning. The SCIL Building features spaces and furniture than foster a range of learning modes and styles.

Tagged with: Australia • collaboration • engagement • innovation • Keeping students engaged • learning ecosystem • learning preferences • learning spaces • smart classrooms

Classroom furniture: The Mod Squad [Raths]

On 11/13/2012, in blended learning, collaboration, face-to-face, learning spaces, pedagogy, smart classrooms, vendors, web-based collaboration, by Daniel Christian

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Addendum on 11/14/12:

Teaching and Learning Spaces Working Group (TLSWG)
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The Teaching and Learning Spaces Working Group (TLSWG) endeavors to enhance teaching and learning at McGill by creating a vision for teaching and learning space development that is aligned with University strategic directions. Its mandate is to…

Tagged with: blended learning • collaboration • face-to-face • hybrid learning • learning spaces • pedagogy • smart classrooms • vendors • web-based collaboration

Open Learning Spaces: The PLG gets down to business! [Bradbeer]

On 11/12/2012, in Australia, learning spaces, workplace, by Daniel Christian

The PLG gets down to business! — from openlearningspaces.blogspot.com by Chris Bradbeer

Excerpt:

Something a bit different for the last PLG session of the year: This time we’re heading out of the education environment and into business! We’ve talked about how technology, collaboration and the need for different types of learning settings are transforming school spaces, but what does this look like in the workplace?

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…and…

Vennesla Library and Culture house<br />
The new library in Vennesla comprises a library, a café, meeting places and administrative areas, and links an existing community house and learning centre together.<br />
Supporting the idea of an inviting public space, all main public functions have been gathered into one generous space allowing the structure combined with furniture and multiple spatial interfaces to be visible in the interior and from the exterior.<br />
An integrated passage brings the city life into and through the building. Furthermore, the brief called for the new building to be open and easily accessible from the main city square, knitting together the existing urban fabric.

From:
beautifullearningspaces.tumblr.com

Tagged with: Australia • learning spaces • workplace

34 creative [pieces of] furniture that stand out from the rest [Falcon]

On 11/07/2012, in learning spaces, library / librarians, smart classrooms, by Daniel Christian

34 creative [pieces of] furniture that stand out from the rest — from hongkiat.com by Alvaris Falcon

Example:

Tagged with: learning spaces • library / librarians • smart classrooms

York University Learning Commons — very sharp!

On 11/06/2012, in architecture, Canada, design, learning spaces, library / librarians, by Daniel Christian

Architects: Levitt Goodman Architects
Location: Scott Library, York University, Toronto, Canada
Architect In Charge: Brock James
Design Team: Kris Payne, Amanda Reed
Project Year: 2010
Project Area: 17,000 sq ft
Client: York University
Budget: $1.9 Million
Photographs: Bob Gundu, Ben Rahn © A-Frame Inc.

.— originally saw this at Anne Whisken’s curated content at scoop.it

Tagged with: architecture • Canada • design • learning spaces • library / librarians

Mobile furniture moves classrooms towards the future [Sims]

On 10/26/2012, in active learning, collaboration, learning spaces, learning theories, Michigan, smart classrooms, by Daniel Christian

Mobile furniture moves classrooms towards the future — from schoolconstructionnews.com by Torrey Sims

Steelcase Education Solutions showcased its
collaborative learning furniture at CEFPI in San Antonio.

Steelcase Education Solutions’ furniture
focuses on the concept of active learning.

Excerpt:

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The future of classroom furniture can now be found in more compact and flexible designs. Education Solutions, a division of Steelcase Inc., has redefined its approach to classroom furniture by incorporating designs that accommodate the needs of students, teachers and the educational approach of the future.

From DSC:
Being involved with planning our Next Generation Smart Classroom, what I especially appreciate about what Steelcase has done here is to allow for more flexible seating solutions. Faculty can have students quickly and efficiently re-arrange their seating configurations in order to enable greater collaboration. There are several other advantages/features in their offerings, but I wanted to highlight that one.

Tagged with: active learning • collaboration • learning spaces • learning theories • smart classrooms

100” multitouch table almost ready to ship! [Ideum]

On 10/25/2012, in human-computer interaction (HCI), learning spaces, multi-touch, smart classrooms, by Daniel Christian

Tagged with: human-computer interaction (HCI) • learning spaces • multi-touch • smart classrooms

Do ‘glassboards’ have a future in the classroom? [Barry]

On 10/23/2012, in Canada, education technology, emerging technologies, innovation, learning spaces, smart classrooms, by Daniel Christian

Do ‘glassboards’ have a future in the classroom? — from lavalnews.ca by Martin C. Barry
Interactive glass for educational purposes ‘is in its infancy,’ insists the SWLSB’s director of educational services

Tagged with: educational technology • emerging technologies • innovation • learning spaces • smart classrooms

The Global One Room Schoolhouse: John Seely Brown (Highlights from JSB’s Keynote at DML2012)

On 10/16/2012, in digital learning, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, global / globalization, learning spaces, love of learning, participation, play, by Daniel Christian

An animated highlight of John Seely Brown’s Keynote Presentation, “Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Learner in the 21st Century,” at the 2012 Digital Media and Learning Conference. Published on Sep 18, 2012 by DMLResearchHub.. With thanks going out to Mr. Joseph Byerwalter for this find/resource.

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Passion, Projects & Play: Restoring Creativity in the Classroom — from usergeneratededucation.wordpress.com by Howard Rheingold and Jackie Gerstein

From DSC: I like how Jackie titles her blog:

User Generated Education
Education as it should be – passion-based.

Tagged with: digital learning • emerging technologies • engagement • learning spaces • love of learning • participation • play

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Heathfield Primary School by Holmes Miller [karmatrendz]

A sharp learning space from KKE Architects | AJ Retrofit Award for The Riverside

Some very sharp innovations for the Smart Classroom and the Smart Conference Room!

edgcreatives.com [from karmatrendz]

SCIL Building tour – Stephen Harris <-- great work Stephen & Company!

Classroom furniture: The Mod Squad [Raths]

Open Learning Spaces: The PLG gets down to business! [Bradbeer]

34 creative [pieces of] furniture that stand out from the rest [Falcon]

York University Learning Commons — very sharp!

Mobile furniture moves classrooms towards the future [Sims]

100” multitouch table almost ready to ship! [Ideum]

Do ‘glassboards’ have a future in the classroom? [Barry]

The Global One Room Schoolhouse: John Seely Brown (Highlights from JSB’s Keynote at DML2012)

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