Reimagining Our Learning Spaces
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This document discusses reimagining learning spaces to better support student learning and creativity. It argues that learning spaces should be designed to [1] amplify learning by supporting making, creative projects, and makerspaces in every subject. [2] The document asks whose opinions should matter most in designing learning spaces and what behaviors and traits learning spaces should support. [3] The goal is for learning spaces to make learning impactful by connecting students to the real world, supporting risk-taking and dreaming big through a safe and supportive environment.
Reimagining Our Learning Spaces
- 3. STUDENTS AREN’T DIGITAL NATIVES THEY’RE CONSUMER NATIVES.
- 4. The POWER of the MAKER MINDSET.
- 8. Every CHILD must think like a ENTREPRENEUR.
- 10. Teachers have the POWER to make it happen.
- 11. Truth #1 EVERY CHILD is a maker.
- 12. Truth #2 EVERY CHILD should have access to creative projects.
- 13. Truth #3 EVERY SUBJECT should have a makerspace.
- 14. We are not decorating learning spaces. We are designing them to AMPLIFY LEARNING.
- 16. 1. What is the purpose of our learning spaces? 2. Whom should they serve? 3. How should they serve our students? YES NoMaybe?
- 17. How does student voice play a role in planning of your LEARNING SPACE?
- 20. Which traits do you want to support in your LEARNING SPACE?
- 21. Which Behaviors do you want to support in your LEARNING SPACE? Organized Adventurous Motivated Self Directed Energized Reflective Innovative Empathetic Productive Fearless Thoughtful Genuine Active
- 22. Whose opinion should matter the most in your LEARNING SPACE? Politicians Parents LEARNERS Other Teachers Yours Administrators
- 23. The WHY on some structures and activities
- 24. What IMPACTFUL learning looks like
- 25. IMPACTFUL when... The students see learning as a place for connecting to the greater world and making a difference
- 26. IMPACTFUL when... The environment is safe, clean and supportive of inquiry, risk of failure, and dreaming BIG!
- 27. IMPACTFUL when... The teachers in the space don’t have all the answers, but will help the learners discover them for themselves.
- 28. Creating is the learning process.
- 29. SHOWCASE OR DISPLAY: Which can pull learning?
- 30. A LEARNING story
- 37. Flexible Instructional Spaces ideas Creative Thinking Challenge Maker Challenges for Students Edcamp Teachers Decide Design Squad Monthly MeetUp Design Thinking StEdCamp Students decide PBL Community Problem Based Learning Address challenges Showcases Design Challenges
- 39. Thank You!!