LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

1. Ensure Educational Structures Enable 21st Century Skills

2. Implementation Considerations

2.1. Classroom Technology Important, but Costly

2.1.1. Cost

2.1.2. Personal vs Federal Funding

2.1.3. Possibilities in Higher Education

2.2. Who Really Benefits From Putting High Tech Gadgets in the Classrooms?

2.2.1. Funding

2.2.2. Corporate Sponsorship

2.2.3. Connectivity

3. Physical spaces should be flexible and adaptable, enable collaboration, interaction and information sharing and should be connected with the larger community that surrounds the school.

3.1. 8 Education Tools That Are Going Away

3.1.1. Chalkboard

3.1.2. Teaching From Front of Class

3.2. A Place For Learning: The Physical Environment of the Classroom

3.2.1. Seating Arrangements

3.2.2. Lighting

3.2.3. Morale

3.2.4. Community

3.3. DesignShare 2007 Winners

3.4. Designing The 21st Century K-12 Classroom

3.4.1. Smaller Common Areas

3.4.2. Lighting

3.4.3. Ample Electricity/Outlets

3.4.4. Furniture and Placement