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S.T.E.M. Innovation Academy of the Oranges

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Active Learning Spaces

Active Learning Spaces

A classroom with large windows overlooking trees, featuring desks and red chairs.

The shift from passive to active learning creates a need to support the integration of pedagogy, technology, and space.  Our classrooms reflect an active learning ecosystem that offers a range of settings and the choice and control to select the best environment for the learning; while considering options for adjacency, visual and acoustic privacy, and collaboration.  This includes 3 instructional modes: computer work (focused work environments), talk with others (collaborative environments), making something (hands-on project work environments). Collectively, these environments offer     

  • Dynamic movement
  • Interchangeable configurations
  • A mixture of specialized spaces: makers’ spaces, engineering, digital design, etc.
  • And zero distance design
  • Height-adjustable worktables and rolling chairs
  • Furnished alcoves, and corridors
  • White board walls
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