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Filho, Nemésio Freitas Duarte; Barbosa, Ellen Francine – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2014
Even providing several benefits and facilities with regard to teaching and learning, mobile learning environments present problems and challenges that must be investigated, especially with respect to the definition and standardization of architectural aspects. Most of these environments are still built in isolation, with particular structures and…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Educational Environment
Lippman, Peter C. – T.H.E. Journal, 2013
Given the differences in social, emotional, and physiological development among elementary, middle, and high school students, it should come as no surprise that collaborative spaces should be designed differently for each age group. The needs of younger students do not necessarily mirror those of their older peers. Architect and educator Peter…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Educational Facilities Design, Audience Awareness, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Al-Tikriti, Munther N.; Al-Aubidy, Kasim M. – Journal of Educational Technology, 2013
E-learning, virtual learning and mixed reality techniques are now a global integral part of the academic and educational systems. They provide easier access to educational opportunities to a very wide spectrum of individuals to pursue their educational and qualification objectives. These modern techniques have the potentials to improve the quality…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Electronic Learning, Virtual Classrooms, Blended Learning
Stewart, William – Educational Facility Planner, 2009
Acoustics has received greater importance in the learning environment in recent years. In August 2000, The Acoustical Society of America (ASA) published the study "Classroom Acoustics: A Resource for Creating Learning Environments with Desirable Listening Conditions" providing a framework for understanding the qualities, descriptors of the…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Guidelines, Educational Environment, Design Requirements
International Association for K-12 Online Learning, 2013
The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) publishes a research agenda on an ongoing basis to continue its work in field-building, capacity-building and knowledge-building. Based on a 2013 survey of the field to identify research needs, iNACOL developed a research approach, including the following: (1) Build a collaborative…
Descriptors: Agenda Setting, Research Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Blended Learning
Jimenez-Eliaeson, Tomas – Educational Facility Planner, 2011
In an increasingly global world, where events in one corner of the world simultaneously affect other remote areas of the planet, global competition is becoming a continuously evolving phenomenon. Competition is also increasingly becoming an individual endeavor. Individual's own knowledge and skills will be the differentiators in a global economy.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Competition, Educational Trends
Gordon, Douglas – National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, 2010
Student commons are no longer simply congregation spaces for students with time on their hands. They are integral to providing a welcoming environment and effective learning space for students. Many student commons have been transformed into spaces for socialization, an environment for alternative teaching methods, a forum for large group meetings…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Student School Relationship, Educational Trends, Educational Facilities Design
Soneson, Heidi M.; Cordano, Roberta J. – Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 2009
Universal Design provides a framework to effectively increase the number of students studying abroad by creating and expanding supportive environments designed to meet a wide range of student needs. While the concept of Universal Design originated with the needs of students with disabilities, its value and application extend to a much wider…
Descriptors: Student Needs, Program Effectiveness, Study Abroad, Access to Education
McMullen, Susan – PEB Exchange, 2008
In 2007, the author examined existing academic libraries in the United States to determine best practices for the design, implementation and service of learning commons facilities. A primary objective of this study was to discover how to create a higher education learning environment that sustains scholarship, encourages collaboration and empowers…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Educational Environment, Library Role
Lang, Dale Christopher – DesignShare (NJ1), 2007
Seattle Public Schools recently underwent a revolutionary change in their educational specifying process. Led by facilities Executive Director John Vacchiery and Director Nan Stavnshoj, the district now requires that all new or remodeled middle and high school projects funded by the district follow a student centered dynamic, rather than a…
Descriptors: Building Design, Design Requirements, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Change
Vogten, Hubert; Koper, Rob; Martens, Harrie; van Bruggen, Jan – Interactive Learning Environments, 2008
In this article TENCompetence will be presented as a framework for lifelong competence development. More specifically, the relationship between the TENCompetence framework and the IMS Learning Design (LD) specification is explored. LD authoring has proven to be challenging and the toolset currently available is targeting expert users mostly…
Descriptors: Competence, Courseware, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Instructional Development
Butin, Dan; Woolums, Jennifer – National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, 2009
Early childhood centers have become a common and necessary part of millions of Americans' lives. More women in the workforce, longer workweeks, and educational research supporting the importance of early education have all contributed to the rise of early childhood centers throughout the United States. Today, more than 30 percent of children under…
Descriptors: Young Children, Child Health, School Buildings, Educational Facilities Planning
Baker, Lindsay – National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, 2012
Public education is one of the central tasks of a democratic society, and the buildings that house this important task not only shape the way one teaches, but provide icons and symbols for the values people hold common as a society. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this context has placed school buildings squarely in a position of debate and innovation…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Developed Nations, Educational Facilities Design, School Buildings
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2007
In recent years, more education administrators and designers have embraced the potential benefits of daylighting. They have been persuaded that using natural light to illuminate facilities enables schools and universities to conserve energy and provide a learning environment in which students perform better. For daylighting advocates, the…
Descriptors: Natural Resources, Lighting, Building Design, Energy Conservation
King-Sears, Margaret E. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2007
Educators are challenged to provide instruction for learners with diverse needs in general and special education settings. Learning centers are one organizational method that can be used to provide students with small-group instruction, practice and review activities, and increased active engagement in learning. Educators must be organized and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Small Group Instruction, Learning Centers (Classroom), Design Requirements