A Student’s Story on Active Learning
How the Grand Valley State University library helped me collaborate, create, and learn in a variety of ways.
The Effects of a Stimulating Learning Environment
A dynamic and constantly changing reality requires adaptation and change in educational approaches: the student is no longer to be seen as a passive receptacle for knowledge, but as an active participant in the construction of knowledge.
Boyce Middle School New Mobile Classroom
Boyce Middle School near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was a recipient of the 2016 Active Learning Center Grant.
New Library at University of Saint Mary
A Kansas university reimagined an existing library space to create an active, energizing campus center.
Underutilized Library Space Becomes Campus Hot Spot
The University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas wanted to breathe life back into its underutilized library. In partnership with Steelcase Education, campus leaders helped reimagine the existing space and create a vibrant, active and energizing in-between space where people can connect like never before.
Classroom Redesign Improves Reading
A modern, flexible approach to learning doubled homework completion rates and reading targets.
Higher Ed Harnesses the Power of Physical Space
Best practices for designing to improve performance and wellbeing at work can also be applied to education.
Girls Garage: Stereotype Busting Design
Steelcase Education and One Workplace helped create a successful and inspiring maker space for young girls.
Future Focus: 3 Skills for Tomorrow’s Classroom
Looking ahead, three skills may prepare future learners for a highly unpredictable, hypercompetitive world.
CATS College Cambridge Flexible Spaces
Recognizing the critical interdependency of pedagogy, technology and the spatial environment for successful active learning, in 2013 CATS Cambridge began planning for a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility.
Active Learning Center Grant Questions Answered
Old norms are giving way to a deeper, broader and more individualized perspective on what student success is and how to achieve it. Many educators are rethinking their teaching methods, curricula, support services and technologies, all with the aim of developing a more relevant and strategic approach. The Active Learning Center Grant from Steelcase Education aims to help educators create the most effective, rewarding and inspiring active learning environments to meet these evolving needs.
Photos: Library Renovation Gives Students Control
The Pierre and Marie Curie University library renovation in Paris found a way to inspire collaboration without losing focus. See how they did it!