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With the widespread use of technology and social media in society, where communications are increasingly fragmented and non-linear, catering for the needs of learners has probably never been more challenging. However, technology has provided us with an unprecedented opportunity to transform education and create flexible and personalised learning experiences for students. Via Nik Peachey 
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We have been educated in a 1.0 education model, we are teaching in a 2.0 model but our students are living in a 3.0 model. These three models chronicle the major paradigmatic shifts that education has witnessed over the last century. They also represent, in an ironical way, the huge abyss between the actual needs of our students and what is actually being delivered to them in schools.
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Technology and collaborative work environments are changing the design of learning spaces. The idea that students must be seated at desks working in rows is quickly becoming archaic. Technology and collaborative work environments are changing the design of learning spaces. Experts hope that the emerging paradigm will translate into improved learning spaces and influence future architectural design. Stephen Heppell and expert panelists recently spoke in Australia about physical spaces in The changing face of Education. Heppell, an international expert in the fields of learning, new media and technology, is known for his “eyes on the horizon, feet on the ground philosophy”. He has moved countless organizations into the digital age. One such project, Ingenium, created a learning space that adapted to the needs of different types of learners. Kinaesthetic learners who might not benefit from traditional classrooms, for example, had ample space that allowed movement. The 21st century is challenging old notions of learning spaces…
Priscilla Der's curator insight,
April 6, 2014 10:40 PM
Classrooms should be spaces students do not want to leave. This article goes through the notions of embracing change to meet the needs of Generation Y. As some communities are hesitant to make the change from the traditional classroom spaces the article makes suggestions (variety of different furniture, comfy spaces, mood lighting, encourage community involvement-classroom is inviting for adults as well as students) that will encourage student engagement in the 21st century. |
Lots of links to resources and some good suggestions.