The end of the "classroom"

Whether you are a College student, High School Student or a teacher of any discipline, chances are in most of your classrooms or meeting rooms you have or almost have fallen asleep.

Extensive research by Herman Millan shows that students no longer want to be lectured to. They would rather be a part of an interactive experience. Opposed to a room for a lecture what about  

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Research shows impressive increase in student engagement, grades, relationship with the professor, etc. 

What is the learning studio?

The learning studio is a deviation from the standard classroom setting. It is synonymous with an artist studio and the medium the artist would use to effectively engage with the piece. The same idea is true for the Learning Studio. A space that is responsive to the learning activity.

How is it relevant today?

As a millennial myself, I am confident that there is a better way to teach us concepts and theories. We wan to chat with other people are age and figure things out for ourselves. Growing up with interactive technology has given us a feeling of empowerment. We want to make things our own. This includes the classroom experience.

Are any schools using it right now?

What impact has it had on the students in such a learning environment?

• 16% more likely to feel comfortable asking questions

• 28% more likely to be able to conduct group work

• 20% more likely to feel the classroom presents the appropriate image for the college

• 22% more likely to feel valued

The results from faculty were even more supportive. Faculty members are:

• 32% more likely to agree that collaboration between students is better

• 24% more likely to agree that collaboration between faculty and student is better

• 44% more likely to believe the Learning Studio conveys the appropriate image

• 47% more likely to feel valued 

Comments from Students -

“We would probably have fewer dropouts in the Learning Studio. There is more action and entertainment in this room. You don’t feel bored. It stimulates the mind. In the traditional classroom, you look at the clock constantly, and you are eager for the class to be over.”

Comments From Faculty -

“a 15 percent higher quality of papers coming out of this class than in my other course located in the traditional classroom.” She went on to explain that she is “doing less correcting than I ever had to do. The students help each other with their writing, do peer reviews much better, and pull their creative talents together.” 

The Learning Studio is the future of the classroom environment. For the sake of the education of millennials I hope to see this style tested and implemented in more higher education institutions.

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Sources and links - 

https://education-2025.wikispaces.com/The+Classroom+of+the+Future

http://www.hermanmiller.com/research/research-summaries/engaging-students-using-space-as-a-tool-to-connect-with-millennials.html