Full STEAM Ahead: Prioritizing Inclusion and Discovery in Tomorrow's Classrooms
How can we help all students learn, given the events of this year? 2020 brought problems with traditional models of learning to the forefront, further widening existing learning gaps and leaving groups of students behind.
Read MoreTopics: Collaboration, Active Learning, Human Development, Active Classroom, Designer's Corner, Technology, learning from home, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Educators
Topics: Active Learning, Active Classroom, Working from Home, Learn from Home, Covid-19, hybrid classroom, remote, i3sixty
What is a Hybrid Classroom?
In an effort to keep our community informed, we’ve been studying all the emerging design solutions being considered for a safe return to school. Although information on Covid-19 is rapidly evolving, one concept is emerging as a main solution going forward: the "Hybrid Classroom”. We spoke to experts to gain insight on why hybrid classrooms may be the solution for safe school reopening and how you can transform your school in time for fall.
Read MoreTopics: Active Learning, Active Classroom, Technology, Covid-19
Why You Need Quick Ship Furniture for Back-to-School
No one likes to wait a long time for shipments and deliveries. In this time of new routines and changing schedules, Americans are more in need than ever of high-quality products and speedy service.
As schools make decisions for how to proceed with the upcoming school year, they’ll need the reliability of great customer service and quick shipments to outfit learning environments in time for new students.
MooreCo launched our Quick Ship program, complete with full classroom environments to suit your every need. With some of the fastest lead times in our industry, you can rest easy knowing you're getting the best furniture right in time for back-to-school. Here are just a few benefits of quick ship furniture and what you can expect if you order now from MooreCo.
Read MoreTopics: Insider, Design, Active Learning, Active Classroom, Covid-19, Back-to-school
On April 24th, MooreCo put out a blog post about on how experts were predicting this year’s back-to-school season would differ from previous years because of Covid-19. As information continues to emerge about how the virus spreads and affects various populations, including children, we continue to stay on the heels of what to expect going forward.
Read MoreTopics: Design, Active Learning, Human Development, Clean Living, Working from Home, Learn from Home, Technology, Covid-19
Topics: Collaboration, Active Learning, Active Classroom, Technology
Topics: Active Learning, Active Classroom
5 Helpful Lessons for Teaching Remotely
If you’re making a transition to online learning because of Covid-19, you aren’t alone. Students around the world are learning from home with the assistance of teachers and parents. It’s a team effort to help kids stay engaged in their education through these changing circumstances. With heightened emotions, distractions, and new routines, it can be difficult for students to establish a good work ethic for remote learning. But it’s not impossible. New online learning tools are available to improve interactions at a distance and facilitate online learning.
Read MoreTopics: Case Studies, Active Learning, Human Development, Learn from Home, Technology
Parents Share the "Joys" of Remote Learning
The struggle is real! Parents who are now in charge of their children’s education are feeling the stress, joy, and hilarity of trying to be the teacher’s assistant. It’s no easy task! We talked to real parents about the everyday problems that come with social distancing and trying to teach their kids at home, and we just may have a few ideas for how to help. Learn from these parent’s stories to find a solution that works for your family.
Read MoreTopics: Active Learning, Learn from Home
If you’ve ever sat at a rigid, fixed desk and chair for any length of time you know how uncomfortable this unforgiving setup can be. Whether a student trying to learn and engage in a classroom, or an employee expected to be productive and creative at work, natural body comfort and alignment is closely tied with how well we feel and perform.
In fact, study after study confirms we know intrinsically that our physical surroundings — from the chair we sit in to the air temperature in a room — make a difference. Energy levels, the ability to focus, and even rates of absenteeism are all linked to our physical surroundings.
Read MoreTopics: Design, Active Learning, Human Development, Thrive