In many traditional school buildings, the design sends an unspoken message: “Sit down. Follow instructions. Stay within the lines.”
But imagine what students might believe about themselves and the world if their learning environment said instead:
“You belong here. Your ideas matter. Explore freely.”
For another item related to learning spaces, see:
Choosing the Right Technology for Today’s HyFlex Classroom — from edtechmagazine.com by Gaurav Bradoo
Long-lasting adoption of the HyFlex learning modality means higher education institutions shouldn’t be afraid to invest in tools that can enhance the student experience.
The answer? Solutions built for quick and easy installation, designed to work across multiple platforms and equipped with remote update and troubleshooting features. Anything we can do to reduce the number of cords, components and required steps during installation will assist AV staff. Prioritizing user-friendly design will cut down on help tickets across the lifespan of a device, and choosing features such as remote update capability can streamline maintenance. The bottom line is that simplicity and ease of deployment are not nice-to-haves. They are essential.
I’ve visited universities where instructors are faced with control panels with laminated cheat sheets next to them. These panels are often overloaded, acting as the room system as well, and not designed with simplicity or teaching flow in mind as it relates to capturing and streaming content for HyFlex teaching.
Along the lines of learning and working/office spaces…I’d like to thank Daan van Rossum for this next article (below emphasis from DSC). Daan mentioned that:
- Phil Kirschner (ex-McKinsey, WeWork, JLL, Forbes contributor) just published a sharp piece on The Workline entitled Vibe Officing: The Antidote to Office Mandates.
- In it, Phil introduces “Vibe Officing”—challenges the mandate-vs-flexibility debate with a third way: designing office spaces people want to return to, not because they’re told to, but because they actually enjoy being there. He also touches on how AI can enable personalized nudges to improve workplace journeys.