Schools of the Future, Part 2: The Physical Space
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Published May 4, 2018 |
53 Pages |
Pub ID: CURP15565342
Schools of the Future, Part 2: The Physical Space
Across the U.S., school districts are embracing the concept of future-ready schools, or schools that are rooted in the 21st Century Learning Framework. In such schools, teachers’ and students’ roles are reversed—students take a greater role in directing their own progress through a unique learning path, while teachers become guides and mentors. This report, Schools of the Future, examines the characteristics of future-ready schools, gleaned through the experiences of those who have implemented key components, and provides a look at where the U.S. is today in transforming the current education system into the schools of the future.
Schools of the Future, Part 1: Curriculum and Content focuses on the changing curriculum needs of future-ready schools—from 21st century learning models to personalized learning and multi-age learning to the changing roles of teachers and librarians—and the changing demand relating to instructional materials, including OER, assessments, robotics, and other technologies.
Newly available: Schools of the Future, Part 2: The Physical Space focuses on the new physical spaces for learning—the changing school environment, both for new construction and the redesign of existing space—that are being implemented to facilitate the future-ready learning experience. These new spaces demand flexibility for both students and teachers, but future ready does not necessarily mean a huge construction project.
Practical lessons on implementation of the aspects of future-ready schools are provided through five case studies of districts or schools in each part (for a total of 10 case studies) that are implementing facets of the school of the future.
Schools of the Future was created to be a reference resource and guide for developers, marketers and providers of curriculum development, content, technology tools and devices, assessment, professional development, furniture and educational equipment.
Publication:
Schools of the Future, Part 1: Curriculum and Content has been available since February 2018. Price: $1,500
Schools of the Future, Part 2: The Physical Space is now available in May 2018. Price: $1,500.
Schools of the Future, parts 1 and 2: $2,800.
Across the U.S., school districts are embracing the concept of future-ready schools, or schools that are rooted in the 21st Century Learning Framework. In such schools, teachers’ and students’ roles are reversed—students take a greater role in directing their own progress through a unique learning path, while teachers become guides and mentors. This report, Schools of the Future, examines the characteristics of future-ready schools, gleaned through the experiences of those who have implemented key components, and provides a look at where the U.S. is today in transforming the current education system into the schools of the future.
Schools of the Future, Part 1: Curriculum and Content focuses on the changing curriculum needs of future-ready schools—from 21st century learning models to personalized learning and multi-age learning to the changing roles of teachers and librarians—and the changing demand relating to instructional materials, including OER, assessments, robotics, and other technologies.
Newly available: Schools of the Future, Part 2: The Physical Space focuses on the new physical spaces for learning—the changing school environment, both for new construction and the redesign of existing space—that are being implemented to facilitate the future-ready learning experience. These new spaces demand flexibility for both students and teachers, but future ready does not necessarily mean a huge construction project.
Practical lessons on implementation of the aspects of future-ready schools are provided through five case studies of districts or schools in each part (for a total of 10 case studies) that are implementing facets of the school of the future.
Schools of the Future was created to be a reference resource and guide for developers, marketers and providers of curriculum development, content, technology tools and devices, assessment, professional development, furniture and educational equipment.
Publication:
Schools of the Future, Part 1: Curriculum and Content has been available since February 2018. Price: $1,500
Schools of the Future, Part 2: The Physical Space is now available in May 2018. Price: $1,500.
Schools of the Future, parts 1 and 2: $2,800.
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- METHODOLOGY
- 1. THE SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE: AN INTRODUCTION
- WHAT IS THE SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE?
- A Move toward Student-Led Learning
- Technology Supports Learning
- A Comfortable and Collaborative Environment
- WHAT IS DRIVING THE CHANGES?
- POTENTIAL CHALLENGES AHEAD
- A FRAGMENTED LANDSCAPE OF CHANGE
- 2. THE PHYSICAL SPACE
- NEW BUILDING PROJECTS
- Exhibit 2.1: Costs of Selected Educational Construction Projects Incorporating Future-Ready Elements
- A Primary Goal: Flexibility
- Common Configurations
- Exhibit 2.2: Selected Makerspace Tools, Equipment, and Supplies
- Environmental and Other Attributes
- RETROFITTING EXISTING SPACES
- Modernization and Renovation Projects
- Alternatives to Large-Scale Renovation
- The Role of the Library
- FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS
- Exhibit 2.3: Selected Furniture Options for Learning Commons and Other Future-Ready Spaces
- 3. A LOOK AHEAD
- DEVELOPING A VISION
- SOLICITING INPUT FROM STAKEHOLDERS
- SEEKING INSPIRATION
- GENERATING EDUCATOR ENTHUSIASM
- OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
- Schools of the Future, Part 2:
- The Physical Space
- Focusing on Flexibility
- Grassroots Growth
- Change Need Not Be Costly
- Promoting Partnerships
- Time Management
- 4. CASE STUDIES
- PALO ALTO HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA ARTS CENTER: NEW BUILDING SUPPORTS COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY
- RED OAK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: TRANSFORMING LIBRARIES TO LEARNING COMMONS
- BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT: INNOVATION AS A MARRIAGE OF CURRICULUM AND PHYSICAL SPACE
- FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: REPLACEMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVES AS BLUEPRINT AND INSPIRATION
- LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE: CREATING A COHESIVE SCHOOLS-OF-THE-FUTURE PLAN
