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Bringing down the Wall
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Raths, David – T.H.E. Journal, 2013
Could new types of pedagogy that involve more classroom projects and peer instruction encourage school districts to replace outdated furniture and redesign classrooms? Or could new classroom designs using modular furniture have an impact on how teachers engage their students? These are just a few of the questions that educators, instructional…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Improvement, School Districts, Classroom Environment, Classroom Design
A Movable Feast
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Waters, John K. – T.H.E. Journal, 2007
Mobility and flexibility are the touchstones of 21st-century K-12 architecture, which sets aside conventional classroom design to create an environment that best integrates technology with learning. This article talks about San Jose State University's state-of-the-art, 10,000-square-foot Academic Success Center in California. At the heart of the…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Technology, Middle School Students
Promoting Group Investigation in a Graduate-Level ITV Classroom: Reflections and Recommendations.
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Parkay, Forrest W.; Oaks, Merrill M.; Peters, Donald C., Jr. – T.H.E. Journal, 2000
Discusses the use of interactive television (ITV) in higher education and describes graduate courses taught with ITV at Washington State University. Highlights include problems encountered with ITV in traditional classrooms; criteria for evaluating the appropriateness of ITV classrooms; and guidelines for the development of effective ITV…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Evaluation Criteria
Designing an Electronic Classroom for Large College Courses.
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Aiken, Milam W.; Hawley, Delvin D. – T.H.E. Journal, 1995
Describes a state-of-the-art electronic classroom at the University of Mississippi School of Business designed for large numbers of students and regularly scheduled classes. Highlights include: architecture of the room, hardware components, software utilized in the room, and group decision support system software and its uses. (JKP)
Descriptors: Business Education, Business Education Facilities, Classroom Design, Computer Peripherals
Developing Distance Education Classrooms.
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Boone, William John – T.H.E. Journal, 1996
Presents practical tips and techniques for developing distance education classrooms. Discusses revising one's teaching style; easing anxieties and building interpersonal bonds; encouraging student interaction; class size and classroom logistics; teaching training and technological support; and facility and equipment requirements. Lists 14…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Computer Anxiety, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education
Students Assess Computer-Aided Classroom Presentations.
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Sammons, Martha C. – T.H.E. Journal, 1995
Describes results of a pilot program conducted at Wright State University in which students judged instructors on their use of computer-aided classroom presentations. A table presents student reaction to computer-aided presentations, and the article discusses detailed comments students made about screen design, use of multimedia, instructor…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
First-Hand Observations on Tele-Course Teaching.
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Whitaker, George W. – T.H.E. Journal, 1995
Describes the development of a college English course offered as distance education for an industrial firm via communication technologies. Highlights include the use of electronic mail, fax, telephones, and postal mail; classroom design for telecourses; voice-activated video switching and management of class discussion; on-camera presentation…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, College English, Corporate Education, Course Organization
Beyond "Chalk and Talk": A Model for E-Classroom Design.
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Coppola, Jean F.; Thomas, Barbara A. – T.H.E. Journal, 2000
Describes the efforts at Pace University (New York, NY) to develop and refine electronic classrooms. Topics include technology integration; needs assessment; ergonomics and environmental design issues; small-group instruction for faculty training, including cross-departmental partnerships; student feedback; and faculty feedback. (LRW)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Electronic Classrooms, Faculty Development
Developing a University's Construction Technology and Mgt's Computer Learning Center.
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Ryan, Richard; Kramer, Scott – T.H.E. Journal, 1994
Provides working blueprints for a university technology lab built specifically for construction science students and faculty. More than just housing for computer workstations, the facility is intentionally designed as a medium for better communication and instruction. A future in which distance learning is the norm is addressed. (KRN)
Descriptors: Blueprints, Classroom Communication, Classroom Design, Computer Assisted Instruction