Great information, thanks Esther.

I agree with you Stephen. With the emergence of technology in teaching/learning, the learning spaces have to be constructed in such a way to take care of the technology. The use of technology requires collaboration, active engagement with the technology, movement with the classroom space, etc, all of which will require a carefully constructed…[Read more]

I agree with you Stephen about the the need to actually set standards within institutions. It implies there is a plan to fit future expectations within certain bounds and interests of both the teachers and students.

It is a useful site indeed.

This site has given me more insight about blended learning.

Cheers Nellie, I like it, the classroom loses its walls but, bingo! It is more exciting and more engaging to the learner!

I think this resource will enrich our understanding on breaking the walls concept.

in fact once this is put into practice. the coaching and cramming of answers so that students pass exams will come to an end.

Students are given opportunity to lead their teachers with their knowledge and interest in reaching beyond the classroom.

From the link given i have actually learnt that space designed to allow for several activities is reason to give learners chance to carry out more projects compared to the traditional set-up.

From the shared link, I get points that emphasize factors that limit the adjustment and redesigning of learning spaces. True and they are common to many of our school situations.
However we need to share information on what basis or factors do justify the need for the learning spaces to be redesigned at certain points Jackie. What is your take?

Thanks for the observation! There is need to improve on those areas highlighted which all encompass physical environment if we are make headway in technology integration.

internet is an important aspect in learning beyond the classroom walls

Edward this is a wonderful post. Teaching using online resources does not only break down the walls but it is also another avenue to let learners collaborate.

But in the real sense of it more learning now takes place out side the classroom than inside of it.

I have this to consolidate the argument:
>> https://goo.gl/1YDJ9Y

Thank you Jackie,
I come in to say that actually human dynamics are key to work space design.

I do agree with you Jackie with this. In reality allowing room for both online and physically interactions by any kind of design is itself flexibility. We have to think through plans and settings that allow more of these adjustments gradually.

Robert Pennington explains how he is implementing technology to extend learning outside the classroom. it’s in form of a blog post.
https://www.sophia.org/school-of-thought/breaking-down-traditional-walls-of-the-classroom

Thanks Prossy for this piece.
Here is another
http://www.nzcer.org.nz/system/files/NZCERVCResearchforPrincipals.ppt

Connecting classrooms is a very good case of breaking down the walls. Nice article.

Is a good example to learn from.

Great!

It’s a short article about breaking down the walls. Check out the discussion below it highlighting some of the challenges!
http://www.deltapublishing.co.uk/development/breaking-down-the-walls-of-the-classroom

this site was given earlier by Margaret, however it was a great site

CCTI is a very good example of breaking classroom walls

True when technology is used properly, most places can turn into learning spaces.

And… I have a virtual friend… Hi Prossy! I can reach you on phone , using whatssap or email or through this platform. You are nearer than you and I think . No barriers . No walls.

Connectivity is really one key issues for breaking down the walls. Once a connection is set, expect to explore provided the needed resoureces are fully available.

Wonderful links