Empower the People (Students) with Versatile Sit-Stand Desks
February 9, 2018
Most teachers know the health benefits of providing sit-stand desks in K-12 classrooms. Foremost, students have more energy to learn. But there’s another benefit that’s elbowing its way to the front of the line.
Keep the “Flex” in Flexible Seating: Why Traditional Student Desks and Chairs Still Matter
December 7, 2017
Smith System solves this dilemma with its many active seating options that support posture, movement and comfort.
5 Steps to a Flexible-Seating Classroom
September 25, 2017
What’s important is having a plan, according to Dianna Radcliff, the aforementioned fifth-grade ELA teacher and technology specialist. Doing so has made her a convert to flexible seating.
The Optimal Classroom Chair? Let Learners Decide.
September 25, 2017
Kids and teens seem to intuitively know how and where they concentrate best. Just look in a modern K12 classroom. Students might be sitting, standing, kneeling, rocking, or even propped on the floor.
A Transatlantic Team: Smith System Furnishes Primary School in Greece
September 25, 2017
The opportunity to develop and direct the furnishing of an entire new primary school is extraordinary, especially when that school must seamlessly integrate into a beloved, 113-year-old educational institutional.
Starting a Makerspace? Your Beginner’s Guide
July 29, 2017
The thought of starting your very own School Makerspace can be daunting. You’ve read about Makerspaces and seen their potential, but where do you start?
Futuristic Classrooms: Make Way for Big Changes
March 16, 2017
Many educators and designers are wondering, “What will the classroom of the future look like? How will my job change?” Even the best Magic 8-Ball can’t provide answers. But we can speculate, based on current classroom trends. This blog will provide a glimpse of what might be ahead for teachers and 21st Century learners. Buckle up!
How Design Thinking Can Benefit Students
February 20, 2017
Learn more about what design thinking is, how it’s being applied in classrooms, and how to create the best space for design thinkers.
Mobile Classroom Storage: Cut Down on Clutter with these Innovative Solutions
April 28, 2016
In a learning environment where space is at a premium, one of the biggest challenges facing teachers across all grade levels is classroom storage. As supplies and materials multiply , how are you supposed to stay organized?
How Project Based Learning Puts Students in the Driver’s Seat
April 26, 2016
With Project Based Learning, an innovative pedagogy gaining steam right now, the conventional definition and goal of the school project is changing. Find out how.
Is it Really Just a Game? How Classroom Gamification Supports 21st Century Learning
April 21, 2016
Today, more Americans than ever before–58 percent–consider themselves to be gamers, primarily for fun. But, what if games could serve a more educational purpose?
Mobile Classroom Furniture: Enhancing 21st Century Learning; Fostering Collaboration
April 14, 2016
While traditional classroom furniture and teaching models are still popular, many school districts are making the shift toward collaborative learning environments and mobile furniture. Why the shift?