Podcasts about classroom design

Recorded April 25, 2025 In this episode, the gang shares their unique experiences dealing with the unexpected influx of classroom requests, the challenges of rebranding, and the hilarious misadventures that come with custom integration. From the absurdities of DIY solutions to the creative ways they tackle technical hurdles, this episode is packed with laughter, insights, and a few surprises along the way. Don't forget to share the podcast with your colleagues, and if you enjoy what you hear, consider supporting the AV SuperFriends!   News: https://www.commercialintegrator.com/news/avi-systems-rebrands-as-forte/141056/    AI-suggested alternate show titles: The Classroom Conundrum  Rebranding Shenanigans  AV Requests Gone Wild  The Great Classroom Caper  When AV Meets Chaos  The AV Circus  The Request That Broke Us  AV Integration: Expect the Unexpected  How to Build a Classroom on a Whim  The AV Team's Guide to Surviving Madness    Far superior human-created alternate show titles: Facilities is painting turds The deferred list The island of misfit children classrooms Unique Unicorn Systems An Army of Part-Timers Kinda a big ask Did you re-use the toilets? Metal things Things that don't turn on Nicotine yellow speakers Reduce your movement Extra cognitive load Time vampires Church ladies Jesus benefits out of this You can't push that around safely They're not wrinkled and sh*tty Everything I do is special teams Rattle can Middle-of-Nowhere, Illinois     We stream live every Friday at about 300p Eastern/1200p Pacific and you can listen to everything we record over at AVSuperFriends.com    ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: https://www.avsuperfriends.com ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/avsuperfriends ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avsuperfriends ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avsuperfriends ► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/avsuperfriends.bsky.social ► Email: mailbag@avsuperfriends.com ► RSS: https://avsuperfriends.libsyn.com/rss   Donate to AVSF: https://www.avsuperfriends.com/support

In this episode, we explore how integrating pedagogy, space, and technology can transform classroom design in higher education. Our experts discuss the critical role of flexible environments, active learning strategies, and cutting-edge technology in enhancing student and facility engagement and academic success. Learn how thoughtful design can create more effective and dynamic learning experiences.

In this episode, you'll learn how to use AI-powered tools to make classroom decorations, from interactive welcome signs to musical bulletin boards. You'll also hear how to brainstorm innovative ideas for your classroom decorations by leveraging the power of chatbots. If you want to transform your classroom into a vibrant and engaging learning space with the help of AI, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/01/21/make-classroom-decorations-303/ Sponsored by NAME: Sponsored by my new free quiz, “Unlock the Best Way to Use Chatbots in Your Teaching”: https://classtechtips.com/quiz/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

There are still too many uninspiring classrooms, staffrooms and learning spaces, with little thought around user experience. The Rocket Approach challenges this by seeking to truly redefine early years education through creativity, innovation, and design. Winsy Flores shares Rocket Production's mission of nurturing tomorrow's creators and thinkers, and how this is brought to life.  Read Winsy's article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/classroom-design-how-can-we-create-awe-and-wonder/ Listen to more: If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Life skills over academic achievement – Zanna Clarke and Carmela Garcia Manas – https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/the-case-for-systemic-change-in-ofsteds-approach/ Enquiry led learning: A curious classroom – Stuart Cloke – https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/enquiry-led-learning-a-curious-classroom/ Aligning learning environments with the needs of the brain – Dr Kathryn Murray – https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/aligning-learning-environments-with-the-needs-of-the-brain/  Astrea Academy Trust Brain-SET Project – https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/projects/astrea-academy-trust-project Episode break down: 00:00 – How did the Rocket mission begin? 03:00 – Uninspiring classrooms and staffrooms 04:20 – Bringing the joy back to teaching 05:15 – Trusting children's natural curiosities 06:30 – Fostering awe and wonder through the environment 10:45 – User experience: A vital part of designing education spaces 11:50 – Creating a story around a physical space 15:00 – Creating a curious environment 16:45 – Taking inspiration from adventure playgrounds 19:00 – The era of cinema 20:10 – Affective design 21:00 – Fostering collaboration 26:30 – A competitive and academic context: How do we navigate this? 36:50 – Co-construction and international influences 40:30 – Training, CPD and time for reflection 44:00 – Trusting your team 45:50 – Themed learning 49:40 – Over-stimulation in learning environments 57:25 – Budget and being resourceful and sustainable For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com      

Today I'd like to share one of my favorite episodes from the Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast archives. In this special episode, I invited five creative guests to give their take on impactful classroom design. This back-to-school season felt like the perfect time to share it again. I'll be back with a full episode on Thursday, but at the moment I'm in the throes of a 6,000 mile move with my two kids and our cat, and my office is basically a giant pile of boxes. So please forgive the change in routine, but I think you're going to love this wonderful episode! See the full blog post with all the links: https://nowsparkcreativity.com/2021/07/130-build-connection-with-your-classroom-design.html   Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!   

In this episode Lauren Middleton and Melissa Wilson from Hartley Brook Primary School, Astrea Academy Trust, talk about how their practice and understanding has changed since embarking on the Brain-SET project. The year-long project focused on enabling children to feel emotionally secure and ready for learning, by looking at classroom design in terms of lighting, noise, the use of colour, furniture layout and more. The overall aim was to really bring calm into children's lives, which is particularly important for areas of disadvantage which Astrea Academy Trust schools work within.  To find out more about the project, see videos and photos of the environments and hear practitioner interviews, visit: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/projects/astrea-academy-trust-project Episode break down: 00:00 – Introduction to the project 01:30 – The school context 02:45 – Developing the learning environments 03:30 – Understanding the theory behind the practice 04:25 – From bright colours to calming tones 06:00 – Opportunity to focus on more time with the children 11:19 – Changing the environment according to children's needs 14:00 – Educator professional development 16:10 – Understanding new children's needs 19:00 – Taking a step back to notice the changes 21:54 – Aligning practice with wider values and ethos 22:50 – Aligning with the senior leadership team For more episodes visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com

In this episode Sarah Mason from The Hill Primary School, Astrea Academy Trust, shares with us the journey she and her team have been on in developing their learning environment in line with understanding the way children's brain develops. This was part of the Brain-SET Learning Environments project which Astrea Academy Trust embarked on, looking at classroom design through the lens of children's brain development. This year-long project focused on enabling children to feel emotionally secure and ready for learning, by looking at classroom design in terms of lighting, noise, the use of colour, furniture layout and more. The overall aim was to really bring calm into children's lives, which is particularly important for areas of disadvantage which Astrea Academy Trust schools work within.  To find out more about the project, see videos and photos of the environments and hear practitioner interviews, visit: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/projects/astrea-academy-trust-project Episode break down: 00:00 – Understanding the Brain-SET project 03:50 – The effect of lighting on the children 05:05 – Being in tune with the environment 06:20 – Aligning the environment with the needs of the brain 10:30 – Understanding the ‘why' behind your practice 14:20 – Are we providing enough calming zones outdoors? 18:10 – What is ‘way-finding' 21:00 – Sustained focused play 24:00 – Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation 26:00 – The impact of the project on educators For more episodes visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com 

Astrea Academy Trust embarked on the Brain-SET project looking at classroom design through the lens of children's brain development. This year-long project focused on enabling children to feel emotionally secure and ready for learning, by looking at classroom design in terms of lighting, noise, the use of colour, furniture layout and more. The overall aim was to really bring calm into children's lives, which is particularly important for areas of disadvantage which Astrea Academy Trust schools work within.  In this second episode of the project series Dr Sue Allingham (Early Childhood Consultant, Author and Trainer) and Nicky Turner (National Lead for EY for Astrea Academy Trust) share with us the way the project is running, the training carried out and the reflections and impact so far. To find out more about the project and listen to more episodes visit: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/projects/astrea-academy-trust-project Episode break down: 00:00 – What is Brain-SET? 02:30 – Being available for learning 05:50 – The project's impact on educators' thinking and practice 06:55 – Natural lighting, reduced noise and increased learning 12:30 – Classroom flow: Eye-lines and way-finding 16:50 – Familiar and homely spaces and resources 22:00 – Developmental rather than judgemental   26:30 – An ongoing long-term project 29:50 – Re-creating empty and purposeless spaces   28:00 – Working with developing brains: Researching and trying things out 35:00 – Giving educators permission to make good decisions 38:00 – Designing ‘thinking spaces' 41:00 – Classrooms developing with the needs of children 44:45 – Brain-SET for adults as well as children 52:00 – Having permission to step back and think 54:00 – Re-calibration spaces  57:00 – Educators sharing their work and journeys For more episodes visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com 

Early years is a key priority for Astrea Academy Trust, who strive to give each child the best start in life, focusing on developmental needs of the children and not just their academic achievement. Which is why Astrea Academy Trust embarked on the Brain-SET project looking at classroom design through the lens of children's brain development. This year-long project addressed classroom design in terms of lighting, noise, the use of colour, furniture layout and more. The aim was to really bring calm into children's lives, which is particularly important for areas of disadvantage which Astrea Academy Trust schools work within.  In this first episode Asma Maqsood-Shah (Primary Regional Director for Astrea Academy Trust and Strategic Lead for EY) and Nicky Turner (National Lead for EY for Astrea Academy Trust) share the background to the project and talk us through the impact on children, families, educators and leaders so far. To find out more about the project and listen to more episodes visit: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/projects/astrea-academy-trust-project Episode break down: 00:00 - Introduction to Astrea Academy Trust and the Brain-SET project 05:47 - Where did this project begin and why? 11:16 - Bringing calm into children's lives 14:07 - Supporting holistic development, wellbeing and life skills 16:58 - The different stages of the project 17:45 - The impact of ambient lighting on emotional states 20:55 - A common understanding between leaders and educators 23:40 - Getting all leaders and educators on board with the project 25:40 - Mentoring for practitioners and EY leads 28:00 - Understanding the science behind classroom environments 29:10 - A whole Trust strategy 33:40- Educators feeling proud of their learning environments 36:25 - The future of the project For more episodes visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com 

Dr Kathryn Murray talks us through the Brain-SET Environments Formula, which is all about creating a calm learning environment through a skills based pedagogy. Dr Murray explains that it is much more than where you put the furniture; she shares with us a deeper look at creating learning environments with brain development at the centre. Some of the thought-provoking points discussed are:  00:30 - Dr Kathryn Murray's background 02:25 - The beginnings of Brain-SET 05:58 - Aesthetics of the learning environment 07:20 - Considering furniture in designing a learning environment 07:50 - Brain development as a big part in creating environments 10:00 - The environment is the 3rd teacher 12:13 - The structure of the brain 15:00 - What is 'foggy brain'? 16:00 - A calm brain is a thinking brain 17:09 - Multiple defined spaces are less threatening 19:20 - Using the language of learning 21:10 - Impacts of training in a 2-year-old room 23:50 - The brain doesn't do boring! 25:00 - Small spaces teach self-regulation/soft skills 27:15 - Decrease in behaviour issues 28:00 - Using interests to pull children into learning spaces 31:00 - Environments underpinned by research 52:58 - Freeflow rather than carouselling/rotation 36:11 - Brain-SET is a skills-based formula 37:35 - Learning ocurring naturally 38:15 - Continuous provision for repeating learning behaviours 39:50 - Carefully curating spaces to encourage skill development 42:52 - Seeing Brain-SET in action: The Astrea Academy Trust action research project Read Dr Kathryn Murray's article and find out more about Brain-SET here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/aligning-learning-environments-with-the-needs-of-the-brain/ You can find more podcast episodes and articles on The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com

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What kind of environment can we create that's more conducive for productivity, learning and listening? There are some simple environmental changes you can make to improve stress, productivity, attention, and behavior.In season 1 we did a series on Room Design and how to optimize spaces for better learning and attention. In this episode, Lauren gives an short overview of how to optimize spaces for nervous system regulation. Lauren answers this week's listener question during the episode: What are some signs that an escalation is about to happen?Try-at-home tip: Self HugOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Posts: Using Color in Room DesignRoom TemperatureSound in the ClassroomAroma and the ClassroomLighting in Room DesignPodcast Episodes:Consider Sound in Room DesignUsing Color in Room Design Aroma and Room Design Temperature and Room Design Lighting and Room DesignOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Wild Emotions to Tamed Feelings: How to Self-RegulateDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by The Modern Classrooms Project.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Creating a student-centered classroom is crucial for fostering a love of learning and promoting the development of essential skills in early elementary students. In this edWeb podcast, we explore practical strategies and approaches to establish an engaging, student-centered, and self-paced learning environment specifically tailored to early elementary grades.Join us as we dive into the key principles and practices of the self-paced classroom for early elementary education. This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-3 teachers, school and district leaders, and education technology leaders.The Modern Classrooms Project Meet every student's needs with classroom-tested techniques that help every student truly learn. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Let's look at a few easy swaps and considerations for setting up a student-centered classroom.  Today we'll talk: math manipulatives classroom library student supplies writing station and more! Links and resources:

In this episode, Kate is joined by MCP Program Director Debbie Menard to explore classroom set-up and systems that can help facilitate blended, self-paced, mastery-based learning. Listen to the full version of this episode here (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/46) Show Notes Adhesive white board (https://www.amazon.com/Post-Dry-Erase-Surface-Discontinued/dp/B00NC1D5YM/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=3m+adhesive+whiteboard&qid=1626207156&sr=8-6) Headphone splitters (https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Speaker-Headphone-Audio-Splitter/dp/B000067RC4/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=splitter+headphone&qid=1626207188&sr=8-5) Trauma-Informed Teaching in a Modern Classroom (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lMWeJapLSyMWUJ5A6XA2Z3YRxyROIr9NY8HJefteA58/edit?usp=sharing) Ask MCP (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/rec/share/XNe4D5VPi35TVRTLfOZxj_V-ssYLA7bOsNnqQjAT9WIaoSSphs-lGCrXlKNbo4zO.CjIkdx6AlDyJ7Oln) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher (https://twitter.com/gaskill_teacher) on Twitter The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://www.learn.modernclassrooms.org) Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) Special Guest: Debbie Menard.

Our 5-part series on Forward-Looking Facilities concludes with a look at the informal communal spaces on campus, in-between faculty offices and labs, or student dorms and classrooms. These so-called "Third Spaces" are home to some of the most valuable interactions between students, staff and faculty alike... In Part 5, "Third Spaces," Ken describes the gradual evolution of higher ed campuses from "introverted" retreats to more extroverted "collision spaces," where informal and serendipitous interactions can spark revolutionary ideas and unexpected illumination. These learning commons and "linger spaces" need to be inviting and comfortable, offering reliable wifi and plentiful power to charge mobile devices. (Oh, and caffeine!) To truly foster a creative environment for innovative thinking, they will incorporate plenty of natural light, bright colours, glass walls and variety in seating arrangements.  Already, formal lectures and seminars can be conducted remotely, digital books and journals can be accessed online, and even museum collections are being digitized for VR use. The real, enduring value of our ivy-covered, brick and limestone campuses won't be housing books or lectures, but hosting these unique "third spaces." Eventually, they may become the first - or perhaps the only - spaces on campus! To see episodes of Ten with Ken when they're first released (a month or more before they appear here), join our FREE virtual community, Eduvation Circles! You'll find the complete catalog of episodes, slide decks, other resources, and conversations in a dedicated Ten with Ken area.

Our series on Forward-Looking Facilities continues with more detail on the ways that pedagogical change, and particularly the adoption of active learning, has transformed classroom time and classroom spaces on campuses. In Part 4, "Active Learning," Ken looks at the way thousand-year-old transmission theories of education created the design of modern lecture theatres, while pedagogical research from UBC's Carl Weiman Institute has paved the way for new approaches. New classroom designs, from Oregon State University's "Phil Donahue" theatres-in-the-round to learning studios and SCALE-UP classrooms, have been appearing on PSE campuses for 30 years now, and their importance has only increased post-pandemic.     To see episodes of Ten with Ken when they're first released (a month or more before they appear here), join our FREE virtual community, Eduvation Circles! You'll find the complete catalog of episodes, slide decks, other resources, and conversations in a dedicated Ten with Ken area.

Our series on Forward-Looking Facilities continues with more detail on the ways that pedagogical change, and particularly the adoption of active learning, has transformed classroom time and classroom spaces on campuses. In Part 4, "Active Learning," Ken looks at the way thousand-year-old transmission theories of education created the design of modern lecture theatres, while pedagogical research from UBC's Carl Weiman Institute has paved the way for new approaches. New classroom designs, from Oregon State University's "Phil Donahue" theatres-in-the-round to learning studios and SCALE-UP classrooms, have been appearing on PSE campuses for 30 years now, and their importance has only increased post-pandemic.     To see episodes of Ten with Ken when they're first released (a month or more before they appear here), join our FREE virtual community, Eduvation Circles! You'll find the complete catalog of episodes, slide decks, other resources, and conversations in a dedicated Ten with Ken area.

The end of a school year is a great time to reimagine learning environments for the next academic year. While that may seem like a topic only applicable to teachers and their classrooms, these redesign ideas are amazing additions to a child's home as well. Today's guest is Lindsay Astor Grant, a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Learning Redesigned. At Learning Redesigned, Lindsay helps teachers and parents reimagine the learning space with the mission of partnering with schools to help create and sustain the optimal learning potential of their students.  In our conversation today, Lindsay describes what changes we can make to a child's environment to ensure that the brain is in the readiness stage for learning. And while we are preparing for the next academic year, this is the perfect time to start thinking about what we can do to help support the needs of our children and students.   Show Notes: [2:52] - The learning environment is often overlooked but it is so important and could contribute to dysregulation. [4:34] - Lindsay did a great amount of research and observation about the classroom environment impacting student behavior. [6:01] - Behavior is communication. [7:38] - When beginning the redesign process, Lindsay starts small in creating spaces that help children stay as even as possible internally. [9:12] - Rather than focusing on the behavior itself, we need to think about the sensory issue that contributes to the behavior. [11:01] - Everyone, including neurotypical adults, have a threshold on how much we can handle before we are in sensory overload. [12:41] - Understimulation can also cause behavioral reactions from children. [15:27] - In classroom and even home environment redesign, Lindsay creates a space that is not punitive that allows a child to come down from overstimulation. [17:24] - Providing a safe space also gives students validation for their feelings. [20:28] - It's not white walls and white furniture, it's more neutral colors that are calming and peaceful in the classroom. [22:16] - Let the background be neutral and the color come from the artwork. [23:48] - The majority of problems come from transitions. [24:50] - Visual schedules are not only helpful in the classroom but in the home as well. [28:01] - Creating a “zen zone” is something that Lindsay has done for students in as early as pre-k classrooms. [30:02] - Many teachers are worried that students will just spend their whole day in the zen zone, but Lindsay says that if it is done in conjunction with others, that won't be a problem. [33:24] - When a kid is uncomfortable, they won't be able to take in the information you need them to learn. [35:18] - Using the same or similar supports as the classroom at home creates consistency for the child. [38:29] - Sometimes, the entire school will adopt this approach and the impact is noticeable especially over time. [41:06] - Another effect of this is a classroom culture that fosters acceptance and understanding.   About Our Guest: Lindsay Astor Grant is a licensed pediatric occupational therapist and owner of Learning Redesigned. She earned her M.A. in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California and has advanced training in Sensory Integration, Executive Function, Motor Skill Development, and Classroom Design. Lindsay has more than two decades of experience in the field. She began her career as an OT for the Los Angeles Unified School District and in 2007, she started Children First Therapy, providing private in-home and school-based occupational therapy services. In 2018, Lindsay founded Learning Redesigned, working as an independent consultant for schools. She leads staff professional development sessions, as well as parent education seminars on topics including Executive Function, Sensory Integration, Classroom Layout and Design, Movement-Based Learning, and Motor Development.    Connect with Lindsay Astor Grant: Email LindsayAstor@gmail.com Learning Redesigned Home Page Consult with one of our Occupational Therapists here   Links and Related Resources: Episode 133: How Occupational Therapy Can Help Address Picky Eating with Dr. Ellie Bendetson and Leah Hiller Episode 117: How Surf Therapy Helps Neurodivergent Kids with Naomi Matanick Episode 9: How Occupational Therapy Helps Kids with Leah Hiller   Trying to figure out next steps in supporting your child?  Book a 1:1 consultation with Dr. Karen Wilson - https://www.childnexus.com/consultation    Join our email list so that you can receive information about upcoming webinars - ChildNEXUS.com The Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or the host, Dr. Karen Wilson.

Our series on Forward-Looking Facilities continues with a look at post-pandemic adoption of online and blended learning delivery, and what 600,000 students tell us about their preferences for learning modality. In Part 3, "Online & Blended Learning," Ken looks at the decade-long inevitability of adopting blended delivery approaches, which have demonstrably better learning outcomes for students, and can save institutions millions on classroom facilities and operating costs. Years ago, Napster and Netflix demonstrated that "everything that CAN be digital, WILL be," and now that libraries and lectures have made the leap, PSE institutions need to redefine their value proposition. Much more than merely "broadcasting knowledge," true value in the digital age comes from live interpersonal connections and interactions, personalized and immediate exchanges, mentoring and inspiration. Those are really the core advantages of traditional institutions over all the cheaper MOOCs and industry microcredentials out there, for the foreseeable future. To see episodes of Ten with Ken when they're first released (a month or more before they appear here), join our FREE virtual community, Eduvation Circles! You'll find the complete catalog of episodes, slide decks, other resources, and conversations in a dedicated Ten with Ken area.

Our series on Forward-Looking Facilities continues with a look at post-pandemic adoption of online and blended learning delivery, and what 600,000 students tell us about their preferences for learning modality. In Part 3, "Online & Blended Learning," Ken looks at the decade-long inevitability of adopting blended delivery approaches, which have demonstrably better learning outcomes for students, and can save institutions millions on classroom facilities and operating costs. Years ago, Napster and Netflix demonstrated that "everything that CAN be digital, WILL be," and now that libraries and lectures have made the leap, PSE institutions need to redefine their value proposition. Much more than merely "broadcasting knowledge," true value in the digital age comes from live interpersonal connections and interactions, personalized and immediate exchanges, mentoring and inspiration. Those are really the core advantages of traditional institutions over all the cheaper MOOCs and industry microcredentials out there, for the foreseeable future. To see episodes of Ten with Ken when they're first released (a month or more before they appear here), join our FREE virtual community, Eduvation Circles! You'll find the complete catalog of episodes, slide decks, other resources, and conversations in a dedicated Ten with Ken area.

Our series on Forward-Looking Facilities continues with a closer look at the new work experience of staff and faculty, and how that will reshape work-life balance and the nature of work – on campus and off - in what is going to be a very fluid future. In part 2, "The Fluid Future of Work," Ken looks at the fluidity and ambiguity facing PSE in the years ahead, employee appetites for remote and hybrid work, and the implications for office design and space. He emphasizes that mental wellness is a growing concern for students and staff alike, and that sleep deprivation is an often-overlooked issue. Finally, he shares advice for architects and designers: try not to close off options, keep things flexible, modular, and demountable. To see episodes of Ten with Ken when they're first released (a month or more before they appear here), join our FREE virtual community, Eduvation Circles! You'll find the complete catalog of episodes, slide decks, other resources, and conversations in a dedicated Ten with Ken area. Plus, watch for "The Fluid Future," a new Masterclass offering on Eduvation Circles - coming soon!

Our series on Forward-Looking Facilities continues with a closer look at the new work experience of staff and faculty, and how that will reshape work-life balance and the nature of work – on campus and off - in what is going to be a very fluid future. In part 2, "The Fluid Future of Work," Ken looks at the fluidity and ambiguity facing PSE in the years ahead, employee appetites for remote and hybrid work, and the implications for office design and space. He emphasizes that mental wellness is a growing concern for students and staff alike, and that sleep deprivation is an often-overlooked issue. Finally, he shares advice for architects and designers: try not to close off options, keep things flexible, modular, and demountable. To see episodes of Ten with Ken when they're first released (a month or more before they appear here), join our FREE virtual community, Eduvation Circles! You'll find the complete catalog of episodes, slide decks, other resources, and conversations in a dedicated Ten with Ken area. Plus, watch for "The Fluid Future," a new Masterclass offering on Eduvation Circles - coming soon!

Season 7 of Ten with Ken opens with a 5-part series looking at Forward-Looking Facilities, and the ways that campus design and architecture have responded to the lessons learned during the pandemic. In part 1, "The Post-Pandemic Campus," Ken reviews the turbulence and shifting context we've all learned to expect, and warns that the future will be even more fluid, thanks to climate change, extreme weather, zoonotic viruses and more. COVID19 thrust our society, and our institutions, a full decade into the future, forcing us to adopt technologies and remote approaches to work and learning, whether we were ready or not. Ken also showcases this video from Centennial College, "Learn Your New Way," which still gives him goosebumps after 100 viewings.  No matter how you slice it, "the college campus is no longer at the centre of the education universe" -- although more about that in upcoming episodes! To see episodes of Ten with Ken when they're first released (a month or more before they appear here), join our FREE virtual community, Eduvation Circles!

Season 7 of Ten with Ken opens with a 5-part series looking at Forward-Looking Facilities, and the ways that campus design and architecture have responded to the lessons learned during the pandemic. In part 1, "The Post-Pandemic Campus," Ken reviews the turbulence and shifting context we've all learned to expect, and warns that the future will be even more fluid, thanks to climate change, extreme weather, zoonotic viruses and more. COVID19 thrust our society, and our institutions, a full decade into the future, forcing us to adopt technologies and remote approaches to work and learning, whether we were ready or not. Ken also showcases this video from Centennial College, "Learn Your New Way," which still gives him goosebumps after 100 viewings.  No matter how you slice it, "the college campus is no longer at the centre of the education universe" -- although more about that in upcoming episodes! To see episodes of Ten with Ken when they're first released (a month or more before they appear here), join our FREE virtual community, Eduvation Circles! You'll find the complete catalog of episodes, slide decks, other resources, and conversations in a dedicated Ten with Ken area.

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Hey all you hot messes! We have a special treat this week as we are joined by the incomparable Lauran Wooolley  @mrs.woolleyin5th . We cant agree more about the benefits self-contained classes, the challenges of stocking your own classroom, and living up to the social media hype as a teacher.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hotmessteacherexpressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many more powerful tips to create LASTING learning, check out my book! https://bit.ly/BrainFriendlyTeacherBook

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Focus walls and white spaces are crucial for your students' learning experiences. Listen the why and the how here! Check out my book! https://bit.ly/BrainFriendlyTeacherBook

Hi teacher! For more practical and powerful tips to create LASTING learning, check out this book! https://bit.ly/BrainFriendlyTeacherBook

Your wall displays play a crucial role in creating LASTING learning. Listen why and how! Check out my book for many more tips! https://bit.ly/BrainFriendlyTeacherBook

Why and How to design for class collaboration. Many more practical tips for lasting learning in my book! https://bit.ly/BrainFriendlyTeacherBook

This week on “The Learning Curve,” Cara Candal and Gerard Robinson talk with Jeff Wetzler, co-founder of Transcend, a nonprofit focused on innovation in school design that works with hundreds of school communities in over two dozen states in America. He shares his background and what motivated his interest in helping to bring about transformational changes […]

This week on “The Learning Curve,” Cara Candal and Gerard Robinson talk with Jeff Wetzler, co-founder of Transcend, a nonprofit focused on innovation in school design that works with hundreds of school communities in over two dozen states in America. He shares his background and what motivated his interest in helping to bring about transformational changes to improve student outcomes. Source

This week on “The Learning Curve,” Cara Candal and Gerard Robinson talk with Jeff Wetzler, co-founder of Transcend, a nonprofit focused on innovation in school design that works with hundreds of school communities in over two dozen states in America. He shares his background and what motivated his interest in helping to bring about transformational changes to improve student outcomes. Source

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Be intentional as to how you use colors in your classroom, because they play a crucial role in learning! Many more tips in my book: https://bit.ly/BrainFriendlyTeacherBook

Flow & Movement are two crucial elements of your classroom design. For more tips to create LASTING learning, check out my book! https://bit.ly/BrainFriendlyTeacherBook

Classroom design impacts student learning. Listen to know why! Get my book here: https://linktr.ee/letscelebratelearning

With the new school year starting, we're sure you're thinking about how you want your classroom space to look. In this episode we chat about classroom design considerations and ways to make classroom design work on a budget. We'd love to hear your design tips and tricks, so reach out to us to share them. E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

How does classroom design affect student behavior and their learning environment? A search for classroom design might yield expensive or time-consuming decorated set-ups on Pinterest or Instagram. However, true classroom design takes into account maximizing student learning, interaction, and freedom. What does that approach look like in today's classroom?Join us for a discussion on approaching classroom design even in classrooms that may not seem like they can be redesigned. Want to support the show? Leave us a review right here in your podcatcher! Subscribe on Patreon  or Buy us a Coffee

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.   On this episode he's chatting with Dr. Kathryn Murray. Dr. Kathryn Murray is the founder of Future Strong Education Consultancy and has over 40 years of experience in the education sector. Kathryn is a global consultant and has written and published numerous articles for teachers and parents in international magazines and academic journals. She is the developer of the Brain-SET Formula© for Classroom Design, a process for creating an intentional classroom environment that supports the brain's safety, emotional and thinking needs. Kathryn has won multiple awards for online teaching at the university level and was recently named Best Early Childhood Mentor (International).  She began her career as an early childhood classroom teacher working with children and their families for 25 years. Kathryn went on to teach at the university level, training educators, coaching parents and supporting community organizations has been an amazing journey in the world of education that has extended from her classroom days.  Kathryn feels blessed to have had the opportunity to support educators and parents to give children the best possible start in life and a strong future. Kathryn's qualifications include: Doctor of Education, Masters in Learning Management, Bachelor of Education, Diploma of Teaching (Primary/Preschool), Certificate IV Training and Assessment as well as numerous certificates in education based professional development. ______________________________ ABOUT THE PODCAST SERIES During these shows, you‘ll hear Kul chatting with fellow leaders from around the world, who are recognised as being at the top of their game.  Together they‘ll explore what emotional intelligence in practice actually looks like, and the benefits it could bring to your teams. It‘s a movement to transform the way we see leadership, and to create powerful cultures where people feel seen, heard, valued and appreciated. Please join the movement and FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE to this Podcast. FOLLOW ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/kulmahay-leadership/

Part 2 of our conversation with Indiana  Elementary Principal Brian Proctor at Walnut Grove Elementary in Bargarsville IN, a school with an award winning architecture and design for Learning. Visiting with us with also be Jolene Levin from Norva Nivel , the school furniture company CLICK THRU AND READ  'EQUITY & ACCESS' ONLINE JOURNAL AT ACE-ED.ORG

Meet Brian Proctor, Principal, Walnut Grove Elementary School, Greenwood, IN, School Architect Mark Beebe of Lancer & Beebe  in a convesation guided along by the CEO of Norva Nivel Furniture, Jolene Levin JOIN THE K12 EQUITY CONSORTIUM AT WWW.ACE-ED.ORG....FREE TO EDUCATORS

Brittany Jeltema (@thesuperheroteacher) is sharing all about classroom design, tips for you to incorporate into your classroom, and what you can expect from her virtual Classroom Design + Environment Conference!Shop National Business Furniture's Products and use code ED10 for 10% off: https://www.nationalbusinessfurniture.com/?AFID=IG_NBF_InfluencerLearn More About Brittany's Classroom Design + Environment Conference:https://thesuperheroteacher.com/classroom-design-plus-environment-conferenceFollow Brittany on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesuperheroteacher/?hl=enHead to Brittany's Blog:https://thesuperheroteacher.com/about-meShop Brittany's Teachers Pay Teachers Store:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Superhero-Teacher