Learning

Shaping Active Learning for Education and Enterprise

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From universities to corporate training rooms, learning is evolving faster than ever. Today’s professionals or students want more interaction, movement and collaboration when it comes to their learning journey. Yet many learning spaces haven’t kept up, leaving learners disengaged.

A recent study from the Oregon Institute of Technology revealed that 91% of students agreed that active learning environments boost creativity compared to traditional classrooms. Learners need environments that support movement, spark collaboration and adapt instantly.

Collaborative Classroom equipped with white Elbrook Tables with blue base and gray Steelcase Node Chairs.

 

The Challenge: Static Spaces in an Active World

Educators and corporate leaders face shared pressures. Universities must deliver collaborative, inclusive classrooms that attract and retain students while managing tight resources. Organizations need training environments that keep pace with rapidly changing business demands. When spaces stay static, it undermines the effectiveness of learning.

Three pain points stand out:

  • Limited flexibility – Traditional tables and layouts make it difficult to switch between learning modes.
  • Barriers to collaboration – Obstructive furniture restricts free movement and impedes interaction.
  • Underwhelming engagement – Static environments discourage active participation and limit learner outcomes.

 

The Solution: Elbrook

The Elbrook Table Collection is designed for today’s new reality: a collection that doesn’t just fit the space but also frees the learning experience. With organic forms, effortless mobility and a design rooted in inclusion and sustainability, it transforms classrooms and training rooms into dynamic spaces where active learning flourishes – empowering learners to stay engaged. By putting people at the heart of the learning space, Elbrook gives educators and trainers freedom to shape their environment in real time:

Encourage collaboration from every angle with organic forms, removing physical barriers to engagement.

Reconfigure effortlessly between activities with in-line wheels.

Support every activity with multiple height and size options for solo work to group discussion.

Advance ESG goals with sustainability credentials, including recycled content and recyclability.

 

Built for Learning, Designed for People

The future of learning is active, inclusive and adaptive. Elbrook provides the foundation for this transformation. For educators it means teaching without limits, moving seamlessly from lecture to group project to team discussion. For learners, it means staying engaged and encouraging collaboration. For institutions, it means smarter use of space and greater impact from every investment.

Elbrook is more than a table collection, it’s a catalyst that empowers people and organizations to unlock the full potential of active learning.

 

Frequent Asked Questions

Question 1: How does active learning benefit students and professionals?
Research shows that active learning environments increase engagement, reduce failure rates and foster collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.

Question 2: How does Elbrook make active learning easier to implement?
With organic shapes, in-line wheels and multiple table sizes, Elbrook allows quick reconfiguration for different teaching and training scenarios.

Question 3: How does Elbrook support sustainability commitments?
Crafted with recycled content and designed for recyclability, Elbrook meets SCS Indoor Advantage Gold standards, ensuring a safe and eco-conscious choice for learning environments.

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