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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...
OECD Study: The Future of the Physical Learning Environment: School Facilities that Support the User
This 2011 paper written by OECD presents the conclusions of a study, carried out in collaboration with schools in six European countries, which focused on tomorrow’s physical learning environments. It resulted in the creation of a learning space...
Prioritizing Student Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Growth through an SEL Curriculum
Valor designed the Compass, a comprehensive human development model and social-emotional curriculum, to foster students who lead balanced, purposeful lives.
Communal Practice Affirming Personal, Interpersonal, and Community Development
Valor students participate in a weekly “Circle” exercise, during which they work to improve themselves, their community, and their relationships with others.
Direct Instruction Centered on Social-Emotional Growth
Each student at Valor participates in a once weekly elective-type class that provides direct instruction related to their social-emotional learning.
Locust Grove Middle School
Locust Grove Middle School is a 6th-8th grade personalized learning school in Henry County School District in Georgia.
Students Pursue Career-Based Projects
Students complete long-term projects within “houses” that align to career pathways.
Assessment Labs
Students take assessments and work through online work in large classrooms.
Locust Grove Master Schedules
The schedule at Locust Grove Middle School is designed to allow for weekly advisory, daily assessment lab, and maker space. Each day students have six classes and two connections classes (electives). Of the six classes, four are academic classes...
Locust Grove 1:1 Implementation Plan
When Locust Grove Middle School rolled out its 1:1 Chromebook plan, each department brainstormed how they would leverage and utilize the technology within their respective space.
Extended Footage at Lovett Elementary
Lovett Elementary creates flexible learning spaces to meet the needs of their learners. This video gives extended footage of the classrooms at Lovett.