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Video: Making Sure the Facilities and Furniture Support Your Educational Model

In this video produced by the Christensen Institute and Silicon Schools, Michael Horn and Brian Greenberg discuss critical decisions about space that can support a blended learning model.

White Paper: Technology-Empowered Learning: Six Spatial Insights

This design research study was conducted to evaluate the spatial implications of technology on learning spaces. The authors report six major findings: Person-to-person connections remain essential for successful learningTechnology is supporting...

Bronx Arena 2017-18 Master Schedule

Bronx Arena's master schedule shows the amount of time dedicated to various blocks, including Learning Lab, Arenas, enrichments, and more.

California Department of Education Brief: School Facilities and Technology Integration

This brief created by the California Department of Education provides overviews of potential applications of technology that have facility design implications.

Cisco ISD Wins Raising Blended Learners Grant

Cisco ISD was selected as a Raising Blended Learners Initiative winner of up to $500,000 and three years intensive technical assistance to implement a blended learning program. The district plans to use blended learning to elevate student...

Design Tech High's approach to intersession (2:42)

At Design Tech High, students take elective classes four times a year for two weeks at a time.

Unlocking Time's strategy on intensive learning session

Intensive learning sessions are special weeks where regular classes are put on hold and students participate in a wide variety of activities: enrichment, acceleration, interdisciplinary programs, service learning, internships, and remediation...

Time for students to explore their passions

This strategy, created by Unlocking Time, captures how schools create time for students to explore their passions, encouraging student agency and creativity.

Virtual School Day - Park Ridge, NJ

Take Advantage of Lost Learning Time

Virtual learning days may occur once a week, just a few times a semester, or exclusively when there is an emergency situation such as a “snow day.” On these days, teachers post class assignments online and students work on them at their own pace...

Unlocking Time's strategy on using virtual learning days

This time strategy, created by Unlocking Time, profiles how schools have designed virtual learning days based on various needs, such as emergency situations or to allow for teacher planning days.