Learning spaces

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Future schooling – education in the metaverse
Future schooling – education in the metaverse
May 10,2022

‘The metaverse is upon us. Soon it will be as omnipresent as TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook (now Meta).’ So reads the first line of a new Policy Brief exploring the potential of the metaverse to enhance teaching and learning in the future, and why we need to start planning for it now.
digital technology, STEM, learning activities, learning spaces, education resources, education equipment, long reads
Photo story: Inspiring learning spaces
Photo story: Inspiring learning spaces
Dec 13,2021

A revamped secondary school and higher education college in the Philippines has been recognised by judges at the World Architecture Festival. In this article, we share the details of the school design, and other innovative school projects from across the world.
learning spaces, international, short articles
Learning spaces: Recognising vision problems in the classroom
Learning spaces: Recognising vision problems in the classroom
Oct 26,2021

One of the most popular Teacher articles of all time includes a section on looking at things from a student perspective – for example, checking to see if they have an obstructed view of the board. As a teacher, you also need to be thinking about possible issues with students’ eyesight. Two recent studies from different parts of the world explore the topic of vision screening in schools.
learning spaces, equal education, special education, research news, international, short articles
Photo story: Early learning spaces in Singapore
Photo story: Early learning spaces in Singapore
Feb 16,2021

With land at a premium, vertical preschools and schools are popping up around the globe. Here, we travel to Singapore to take a look at a design project that’s providing two school communities with lively learning environments and play spaces in the sky.

learning spaces, early years, international, short articles
Creating effective classroom displays – encouraging belonging and ownership
Creating effective classroom displays – encouraging belonging and ownership
Jan 20,2021

There are many ways to approach decorating your classroom with wall displays. Here, we speak to Professor Peter Barrett about what the research says on how to utilise classroom displays to encourage student belonging and ownership.

learning spaces, evidence-based practice, student engagement, student welfare, short articles
Creating an effective classroom display – what does the research say?
Creating an effective classroom display – what does the research say?
Jan 15,2021

Many opportunities lie in how teachers can use the walls, doors, ceiling and floors in their classroom to display student work and topic material throughout the school year. Here, we speak to Professor Peter Barrett about how to best utilise classroom displays to improve student learning.
learning spaces, evidence-based practice, student engagement, short articles
Photo story: Cutting edge school design in Tangerang
Photo story: Cutting edge school design in Tangerang
Jan 17,2020

The Alfa Omega School in Indonesia is an example of architects working alongside the local community to come up with a functional facility that’s also easy on the eye, and the environment.
learning spaces, international, short articles
Infographic: Classroom seating arrangements
Mar 17,2017

Are you ‘old school’ when it comes to your classroom seating layout? Do you prefer small groups or an arrangement that leaves space in the middle? Here are just a few of the many (many) variations out there.
learning spaces, infographics
Classroom layout – what does the research say?
Classroom layout – what does the research say?
Mar 16,2017

What effect do different classroom seating arrangements have on student participation? Should teachers or students decide who sits where? We take a look at what the research says.
learning spaces, student engagement, long reads, behaviour management