Future Learning Environment
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
FUTURE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
PROMOTING COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION AND CO-CREATION
HOW CAN WE DESIGN SCHOOLS FOR
A FUTURE THAT WE CAN'T PREDICT?
CONSIDERATIONS
- Costs, logistics and regulations adhered to for safe removal of absestos
- Eco friendly, sustainable practices employed during construction
- Diverse spaces to enable practical multi-function
- Architect collaboration
- Spaces provide for; multiple types of learning, effective pedagogy
DESIGN
SKYLIGHTS
FOR NATURAL LIGHTING
Natural Lighting & Large French Doors to maximise indoor/outdoor connections.
WALLS THAT HAVE PURPOSES
POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF WALLS
- Observation windows
- Exhibit showcases of student learning
- Recessed seating for collaboration
- Technology screens updating students with
- community and world news/issues.
TEXTURE & COLOUR
Something as simple as paint, colour and pattern can stimulate interest. Integrate natural texture and fibres to enrich the learning environment.
GREEN WALLS INDOORS
TO ENHANCE WELLBEING
CONNECTION TO NATURE
- Studies have shown that exposure to nature
- increases attention span
- strengthens memory
- reduces stress & improves mood
- enhances creativity
SPIRITUALITY
AREAS TO PROMOTE PERSONAL REFLECTION
REFLECTIVE PRAYER SPACES
CONNECTIVITY PLANNED BEFORE CONSTRUCTION
ELECTRONIC SPACES UTILISES MANY MODELS
Photo by Sean MacEntee
Empower participants to produce and share their own content.
IMMERSIVE LEARNING
EXPERIENCE ALMOST FIRST HAND A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTS
TECHNOLOGY USED TO:
- transport students across the world or
- into the past to support lessons in
- science, history, society,
FURNITURE THAT CAN BE EASILY RECONFIGURED
TO SUPPORT ANY LEARNING PURPOSE
Horseshoe model
or easily break into groups,
or individual pursuits,
or easily packed away to use entire floor space for drama or other
The Deck
A COVERED AREA SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR LESSONS, furniture can easily be rolled outside.
OUTDOOR SPACES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE:
- Collaboration
- Gross motor development
- Creativity
- Learning about nature
- Exploration
OUTDOOR LEARNING SPACE
SUSTAINABILITY
FRUIT & VEGETABLE PLOTS WITH COMPANION PLANTING
SCHOOL GARDEN CONSIDERATIONS
- Water access, positioning
- Wider community involvement
- Planned crops & harvest in conjunction with
- Kitchen & nutrition program
- Equitable access
LEARN ABOUT COMPOSTING
MOBILE COMPOSTING FOR EASY ACCESS
LEARNING BY DOING
GARDEN PROGRAM TO ALSO GROW FRESH CHICKEN FOOD
CHICKEN ENCLOSURE
CONSIDERATIONS
- Shelter & shade for chickens
- Water connection
- Feeding & storage
- Equitable access
- Hygiene
WATER STORAGE
AND COLLECTION
