That comes with a lot of sensitization and it begins with us the converted.

Sure Emma, but it may not come easily just like Patrick notes, a lot of sensitization to many stakeholders.

Sure Emma, but it may not come easily just like Patrick notes, a lot of sensitization to many stakeholders.

Whether sooner or later, the issue must be addressed.

Charles in addition to the collaboration and the possibility of the environment being flexible ,i have also taken note of the idea of he
variation of furniture you are arguing for. This in a similar way also
allows for the flexibility suitability to the different forms of spaces we are advocating for.

I agree with the need to redisign and change the setting of the learning spaces as technology more technologies come in place to support the teaching – learning process.
The flexibility allows room for adapting and adopting new pedagogies within the same working space for example the use of group work, cooperative learning, research work and i…[Read more]

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.

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

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!