Room 21C is the result of redesigned learning efforts to create a learning environment specifically designed to promote both collaborative and personalized learning through the use of technology. GPAEA’s Bright Bytes data suggest that there is a large-scale need to develop the attributes of 21st Century learning. These attributes, known as the 4C’s (communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity) are factors that are linked to improved student achievement and career success.
Recent research about active learning spaces comes under several different names including SCALE-UP, TEAL, TILE and others. But regardless of the name, the conclusions are the same. The classroom must support active learning using digital media and flexible space.
GPAEA’s 21st Century Classrooms offer a two-fold design: a classroom and a learning lounge.
The learning space integrates the three tenets of classroom design:
The use of digital media is a primary ingredient used to promote understanding and engagement with content. The room also has an interactive table, networked lighting, a two-way audio management system, a theater sized screen with a 3D projector, and all of this is controlled by an iPad!
GPAEA’s Room 21C is only one of several efforts that are underway in Southeastern Iowa to redesign the K-12 classroom into 21st Century Learning Spaces. The Mt. Pleasant Middle School Science classroom has been transformed. Cardinal Community School District has created both a classroom and several learning lounge spaces at the Middle/High School building.
Dr. Sally Lindgren, Director of Technology & Innovation
Recent research about active learning spaces comes under several different names including SCALE-UP, TEAL, TILE and others. But regardless of the name, the conclusions are the same. The classroom must support active learning using digital media and flexible space.
GPAEA’s 21st Century Classrooms offer a two-fold design: a classroom and a learning lounge.
The learning space integrates the three tenets of classroom design:
- The classroom furniture must be mobile and flexible.
- Each collaborative area must have access to a digital display.
- Each collaborative area must have a writeable surface.
The use of digital media is a primary ingredient used to promote understanding and engagement with content. The room also has an interactive table, networked lighting, a two-way audio management system, a theater sized screen with a 3D projector, and all of this is controlled by an iPad!
GPAEA’s Room 21C is only one of several efforts that are underway in Southeastern Iowa to redesign the K-12 classroom into 21st Century Learning Spaces. The Mt. Pleasant Middle School Science classroom has been transformed. Cardinal Community School District has created both a classroom and several learning lounge spaces at the Middle/High School building.
Dr. Sally Lindgren, Director of Technology & Innovation
Classroom 21C in the newsDromen van scholen #3: Classroom 21C
school21.be, September 5, 2016 EdSurge Fifty States Project EdSurge.com, September 1, 2016 Inside ‘Room 21C’: This Iowa Classroom’s Redesign Inspired Seven Other Districts Dr. Sally Lindgren, EdSurge.com, August 24, 2016 Classrooms of the Future Des Moines Register, June 24, 2016 Innovation Fosters Student-Centric Learning By Steve Zurier, EdTech Magazine, October 5, 2015 Technology and Innovation: Best Practice: Modern Spaces for New Technology By Dr. Sally Lindgren, National Association of Elementary Principals, Principal Magazine May/June 2015 Transforming learning with physical spaces by Laura Devaney, eSchool News, September 24th, 2014 Wired classroom of the future up and running at the AEA by Joey Aguirre, The Hawk Eye, September 12, 2014 The Future is Now: GPAEA's 21st Century Classroom Dr. Sally Lindgren, GPAEA News |
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It is the policy of the Great Prairie Area Education Agency not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Greg Manske, 3601 West Avenue, Burlington, IA 52601, (319) 753-6561 x1217, greg.manske@gpaea.org (employment practices) or Deb Cook, 103 South A Street, Albia, IA 52531, (641) 932-5003 x5801, deb.cook@gpaea.org (educational programs).
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