Active Learning Spaces

Active learning spaces support collaboration and interaction. Sponsored by Steelcase— a global company that manufactures furniture products—this toolkit will show how to create the most effective adaptable learning environments to meet the evolving needs of students and educators.

Active Learning Spaces: insights, applications & solutions

Many educators are embracing a more active and immersive style of instruction to engage students

PDF	Floor Plan: 6-12 Classrooms An overview with floor plans for active learning 6-12 classroom layouts
PDF	Floor Plan: Classrooms and Blended Learning These layouts showcase how blended learning classrooms are designed with multiple learning situations in mind
PDF	Floor Plan: In-Between Spaces An overview with floor plans for active learning in-between spaces layouts
PDF	Floor Plan: In-Between Spaces and Blended Learning More than just transition spaces, lounges, hallways and other ancillary areas can be informal learning spaces for individuals and groups
PDF	Floor Plan: K-12 Thoughtstarters A collection of floor plans showcasing a variety of K-12 solutions layouts; giving students choice, control and ample space to spread out and collaborate, co-create and discuss
PPT	Floor Plan: K-12 Thoughtstarters A collection of floor plans showcasing a variety of K-12 solutions layouts; giving students choice, control and ample space to spread out and collaborate, co-create and discuss
PDF	Floor Plan: K-5 Classrooms An overview with floor plans for active learning K-5 classroom layouts
PDF	Floor Plan: Large Active Learning Classrooms and Blended Learning Today's large classrooms are being reimagined to support technology, multiple modes of learning and healthy movement
PDF	Floor Plan: Learning Commons The Learning Commons is today’s updated version of the library, designed to be a vital learning hub with a range of settings
PDF	Floor Plan: Library An overview with floor plans for active learning Library and Learning Commons layouts
PDF	Floor Plan: Makerspace An overview with floor plans for active learning Makerspace layouts
PDF	Floor Plan: Makerspaces and Blended Learning Makerspaces are trending rapidly as part of expanding strategies for student success
PDF	Floor Plan: Node Classroom An overview with floor plans for Node Classroom solutions layouts, which give teachers and students multiple flexible grouping options
PDF	Floor Plan: Outdoor Learning Though often overlooked, the outdoors can be an effective environment for learning, putting the mind and body in an alert and receptive mode
PDF	Floor Plan: Student Commons An overview with floor plans for active learning Student Commons layouts
PDF	Floor Plan: Student Commons and Blended Learning A Student Commons helps students develop personally and stay engaged in the experience of learning
PDF	Floor Plan: Verb Classroom An overview with floor plans for Verb Classroom configurations, which allow clear sight-lines to maximize learning and collaboration
PDF	Floor Plan: VR Educational Experiences Get a 360-degree view of various active learning floor plans

Active Learning Spaces

Active Learning Spaces: insights, applications & solutions

Built Environments Impact Behaviors

Campus-wide Blended Learning

Designing for Blended Learning

Exploring Inner Space

Formal Learning Spaces: Classroom

Formal Learning Spaces: Media Lab

Get Active: Reimagining Learning Spaces for Student Success

Informal Learning Spaces: Café

Informal Learning Spaces: in-between

Informal Learning Spaces: Library

Large Active Learning Classrooms

Office Spaces: Admin Offices

Office Spaces: Faculty Office

Presentation: Harder Working Schools

Technology-Empowered Learning: Six Spatial Insights

The Science of Classroom Design

What is Blended Learning?

Floor Plan: 6-12 Classrooms

Floor Plan: Classrooms and Blended Learning

Floor Plan: In-Between Spaces

Floor Plan: In-Between Spaces and Blended Learning

Floor Plan: K-12 Thoughtstarters

Floor Plan: K-12 Thoughtstarters

Floor Plan: K-5 Classrooms

Floor Plan: Large Active Learning Classrooms and Blended Learning

Floor Plan: Learning Commons

Floor Plan: Library

Floor Plan: Makerspace

Floor Plan: Makerspaces and Blended Learning

Floor Plan: Node Classroom

Floor Plan: Outdoor Learning

Floor Plan: Student Commons

Floor Plan: Student Commons and Blended Learning

Floor Plan: Verb Classroom

Floor Plan: VR Educational Experiences