Emma,
This ok with me as well. Yes teacher based on whatever approaches teacher intended. My feel is that we insist on a kind architecture that will prevent not only the rain but dust, wind noise etc.

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]

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