{"id":108812,"date":"2025-09-01T13:28:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T03:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.steelcase.com\/asia-en\/?p=108812"},"modified":"2025-09-17T21:28:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T11:28:05","slug":"shaping-active-learning-for-education-and-enterprise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.steelcase.com\/asia-en\/research\/articles\/topics\/learning\/shaping-active-learning-for-education-and-enterprise\/","title":{"rendered":"Shaping Active Learning for Education and Enterprise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From universities to corporate training rooms, learning is evolving faster than ever. Today\u2019s professionals or students want more interaction, movement and collaboration when it comes to their learning journey. Yet many learning spaces haven\u2019t kept up, leaving learners disengaged.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-99792 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/steelcase-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/c_limit,dpr_auto,q_70,h_1024,w_1024\/v1614363094\/www.steelcase.com\/2021\/02\/26\/21-0154252.png\" alt=\"Collaborative Classroom equipped with white Elbrook Tables with blue base and gray Steelcase Node Chairs.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Challenge: Static Spaces in an Active World<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Three pain points stand out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Limited flexibility<\/strong> &#8211; Traditional tables and layouts make it difficult to switch between learning modes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barriers to collaboration<\/strong> &#8211; Obstructive furniture restricts free movement and impedes interaction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Underwhelming engagement<\/strong> &#8211; Static environments discourage active participation and limit learner outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Solution: Elbrook<\/h2>\n<p>The Elbrook Table Collection is designed for today\u2019s new reality: a collection that doesn\u2019t 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 \u2013 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:<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"print-only\" src=\"https:\/\/images.steelcase.com\/image\/upload\/c_fill,dpr_auto,q_70,h_656,w_1166\/v1756481420\/24-0238067_16x9.jpg\" \/><div class=\"slick-slider light-slider not-initialized mosaic-slider\" data-type=\"module\">\n\t\t<div class=\"first-slide\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"panel-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mosaic-right mosaic-standard\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cover-image-fixed content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"cover-image has-ppp\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-image extend-right\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/images.steelcase.com\/image\/upload\/c_fill,q_auto,f_auto,h_492,w_875\/v1756481420\/24-0238067_16x9.jpg);\"role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\"><span class=\"u-visual-hide\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a 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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.<\/p>\n<p>Elbrook is more than a table collection, it\u2019s a catalyst that empowers people and organizations to unlock the full potential of active learning.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Frequent Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Question 1: How does active learning benefit students and professionals?<\/strong><br \/>\nResearch shows that active learning environments increase engagement, reduce failure rates and foster collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 2: How does Elbrook make active learning easier to implement?<\/strong><br \/>\nWith organic shapes, in-line wheels and multiple table sizes, Elbrook allows quick reconfiguration for different teaching and training scenarios.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 3: How does Elbrook support sustainability commitments?<\/strong><br \/>\nCrafted with recycled content and designed for recyclability, Elbrook meets SCS Indoor Advantage Gold standards, ensuring a safe and eco-conscious choice for learning environments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how Elbrook supports active learning with modular, reconfigurable tables designed for engagement, collaboration, and sustainability in modern classrooms and training spaces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13913,"featured_media":102466,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"topic":[14326],"class_list":["post-108812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","topic-learning"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.5 - 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