ISTE Learning Spaces Panel
Christopher Johnson
Co-Program Director and Assistant Professor
The University of Arizona
Founder ISTE Learning Space Network
@AZScubaChris
Michael Mades
Technical Project Director
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, directed by Digital Promise
mike@digitalpromise.org
@MikeMades
Brian Seymour
Director Instructional Technology
Pickerington Local School District
brian_seymour@plsd.us
@SeymourEducate
2018 ISTE Distinguished District
Shantel Scott
Teacher of English
Freehold Regional High School District
thelearningdr105@gmail.com
@thelearningdr
Karla Kiper
Director of Technology Integration, CETL
EBR Professional Development Center
kkiper11@ebrschools.org
@karla_kiper
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Journey...
We are here because we believe learning spaces should be constructed with learners in mind...but
we didn’t always think that way!
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Session Objectives
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Overview of the session
5 minutes: Overview and Introductions
10 minutes: Deepening understanding of flexible learning spaces
20 minutes: Engaging in the journey on the learning space continuum
15 minutes: Journey reflection and share out with the larger group
10 minutes: Takeaways and planning for next steps
Your mileage may vary
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It’s a journey...
We don’t have all the answers.
We’re still asking questions.
We can’t give you a magical formula. We’re still experimenting.
We can’t offer an app or a system or a program because real change happens from within.
What is the purpose of classroom design?
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Learning space design can have as much as +/- 25% impact on learning
Eric Sheninger, Digital Leadership, 2019
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Whether this year’s kindergarten students will merely survive or positively thrive in the decades to come depends in large measure on the experiences they have in school.
The Third Teacher - 79 Ways You Can Use Design to Transform Teaching & Learning
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There are three teachers of children
Adults
Their Physical Environment
Other Children
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Teachers
of
Children
Intentional Use
Learning spaces should be designed with an instructional lens. You must first know what you are trying to accomplish instructionally before you create the learning space.
“We are not decorating learning spaces. We are designing them to amplify learning.”
- Bob Dillon - The Space
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Who are we designing classrooms for?
The Teacher?
The Students?
The Community?
The Taxpayers?
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Pedagogy
If you change your learning space, then pedagogy has to match the new learning space, or there will be a negative impact on teaching and learning.
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What Are the Instructional Outcomes and Models You Wish to Use?
Will those change from day to day?
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What traits do you want to support in your learning space?
Organized
Adventurous
Creative
Motivated
Self-Directed
Caring
Curious
Collaborative
Energized
Thoughtful
Fearless
Empathetic
Productive
Reflective
Introverted
Innovative
Genuine
Active
Extroverted
Think about…...
Student Learning
Think about Student Learning, not about the furniture.
Flexibility
Can the learning space be changed for different learning experiences?
Spaces
Are there different spaces in the same learning space? Active spaces? Quiet spaces? Tall seating? Short seating? Collaborative spaces?
Your Students
Focus on the needs of your current students. As students change your learning space needs to be able to adapt.
Declutter Your Space
Too much clutter can lead to cognitive overload and be distracting for students.
Teacher Desk
Think about if the teacher desk is really needed? The average teacher space takes up 25% of the traditional classroom space.
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The Benefits of Flexible Learning Spaces
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“We value space, to create a handsome environment and its potential to inspire social, affective and cognitive learning. The space is an aquarium that mirrors the ideas and values of the people who live in it.”
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Where are you in the Journey?
We will share a component of flexible learning spaces.
We will ask guests to identify where they are on the journey and go to that number in the room.
Within the group, talk about how you can move to the next level.
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Students sit In straight rows | Student desks are in rows, but moved together for partner work. | Students sit in desks in small groups or at tables. | Students select from a variety of desks, chairs, mats located around the room. |
Where are you on the Learning Space Continuum?
Student Desks
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Where are you on the Learning Space Continuum?
Technology
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No technology available | Several desktop computers and/or interactive whiteboard | Shared cart(s) of devices in building or a tech lab | 1-1 student devices and/or maker spaces |
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Where are you on the Learning Space Continuum?
Teacher Desk
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Large desk located next to window and off limits to students | Teacher works at table in front of class with small groups of students when not at desk. | Teacher has desk in corner that is seldom used, and moves around the room to teach. | Classroom has no teacher desk; teacher has portable cart for mobile device. |
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Where are you on the Learning Space Continuum?
Classroom Decoration
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There is a decorated bulletin board, but the walls are mostly empty. | Walls are extensively covered with posters, signs, rules, directions, etc. | Intentional colors and/or posters for inspiration. | Dedicated places to showcase student work/ intentional color and/or posters for inspiration. |
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Where are you on the Continuum?
Classroom Lighting
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Bright overhead fluorescent lights are on all day | Lights are switched so some can be turned off. | Lights are on; color fabrics shade lights that are on. | Overhead lights remain off, with soft lighting located around the room. |
Next Steps
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Takeaways & Planning for Next Steps
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ISTE Learning Spaces Panel
Christopher Johnson
Co-Program Director and Assistant Professor
The University of Arizona
Founder ISTE Learning Space Network
@AZScubaChris
Michael Mades
Technical Project Director
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, directed by Digital Promise
mike@digitalpromise.org
@MikeMades
Brian Seymour
Director Instructional Technology
Pickerington Local School District
brian_seymour@plsd.us
@SeymourEducate
2018 ISTE Distinguished District
Shantel Scott
Teacher of English
Freehold Regional High School District
thelearningdr105@gmail.com
@thelearningdr
Karla Kiper
Director of Technology Integration, CETL
EBR Professional Development Center
kkiper11@ebrschools.org
@karla_kiper
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