The document discusses redesigning learning spaces by moving away from traditional classroom setups and incorporating digital technology and art into the physical space. It defines different learning space setups like "campfire" for lessons, "watering hole" for group discussions, "cave" for independent work, and "mountain top" for presenting work. A study found students in an active learning classroom had more discussions and higher test scores than a traditional classroom. Redesigning spaces allows for easier technology integration and areas for both technology and no-technology work. The impact on educators is discussed from the perspectives of new and experienced teachers.

1. Redesigning Learning Spaces
Chelsea Drake, Emily Filice,
Katie Hillblom, and Zack 1

2. Redesigning a learning space means:
• Straying away from traditional setup.
• Incorporating digital into physical.
• Making room for technology and art.
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3. Important terms:
Campfire- learners facing
instructor for lessons.
Watering hole- informational
group discussion.
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Cave- For a student to complete
reflective or independent
work.
Mountain top- For a student to
present their work to
demonstrate comprehension.

5. Blended learning- includes a
variety of activities (i.e. small
groups, hands on, etc)
Experiential learning- Learning
through experience / learning
through hands on activities.
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Study at University of
Minnesota: one active
classroom one
traditional.
Active had 48% more
discussions and 22%

7. Examples:
Ever-changing classroom
setups = technology
integration easier and
cheaper
Areas dedicated to absolutely
no technology = deeper
thinking
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8. Impact on
Educators
Point of View from a Preservice
Teacher
Point of View from a Tenured Teacher
Pod Learning
Teacher or Facilitator?
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