What if part of the solution lay in the ergonomics and layout of a classroom? What if part of the solution lay in the ergonomics and layout of classroom space? Indeed, there are many different ways of ...

A proper Venn diagram depicts every combination of intersections. Rejiggering the layout won’t help. Every four-circle drawing suffers the same flaw. To see why, start with a single circle and ...

Students arrive in the classroom with a diverse range of needs, and helping them succeed isn’t always straightforward. Centering instruction in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and implementing ...

Although creativity can seem to be an abstract or even mysterious concept at times, there is a growing science behind infusing classrooms with creativity and the benefits it yields to students in the ...

The first factor in improving design is thinking of the obstacles that are stopping engagement from being easy. Even minor inconveniences—like missing supplies—can derail focus in the classroom. By ...

Malachi and Libby were both worried about making new friends. They talk about the challenges of moving to secondary school without existing friendship groups. Malachi found that joining a sports ...

I’m a supporter of evolving classroom spaces—of redesigning the layout of the room as the needs and interests of students develop. The easiest way to accommodate students, I’ve found, is to use the ...

Structures help set the stage for a layout’s look and practicality. There are no bounds to the variety of buildings a modeler can bring to the table (or should we say benchwork). Yet there’s always ...