The Post-Pandemic Classroom: Will Technology Still Drive Design?
Technology was a lifeline between students and educators during COVID, but even the biggest fans hit a tech-fatigue wall.
How to Get Students Back on Track Using High-Impact Tutoring Spaces
Individual or small-group high-dose tutoring is proving to be the most powerful strategy to address pandemic learning losses, quickly and equitably.
Welcome to Flowform® Outdoor, Smith System’s new upholstered furniture for outdoor learning spaces
“Humans crave connecting with the great outdoors. It’s call biophilia, and it’s why we bring nature into built environments, like schools.
Peace of Mind: Why Classroom Air Purifiers are Here to Stay
Here are the basics of why classroom air purification units are a good long-term investment for schools, in tandem with upgraded HVAC systems.
Smith System® Launches New, Mobile Air Purifying Unit for Learning Spaces
Smith System® is helping teachers and students return to school safely with the launch of Cascade® Air.
Groove® Brings Great Design + Ergonomics to Any Learning Space
Just like its counterculture-vibe name, Smith’s new K-12 Groove chair questions the norm.
How to Hatch the Perfect Classroom Chair
With so much at stake, where does designing a new classroom chair begin? How does a team effectively blend the ergonomics, aesthetics, engineering and economics of today – not to mention, academics! – with tomorrow’s influences?
5 Activity Tables To Enhance Your Learning Environment
In any classroom, learning scenarios and circumstances constantly change, so versatility in furnishings is key. One of the most versatile furnishings is the activity table, which come in a variety of different shapes, sizes and heights.
Maker’s Mark – How “Making” Is Influencing STEM Education
To understand the global impact of The Maker Movement, look no further than The Home Depot. In August, the world’s largest home improvement retailer launched a pilot program with MakerBot to sell its 3D printers and scanners at 12 stores in California, Illinois and New York.
Smith System Multimedia Tables Featured
Our multimedia tables have been featured on Worthington Direct’s School Furniture blog. Worthington Direct does a great job of summarizing the different options and uses for the power enabled tables. Link to Worthington Direct’s Product Spotlight
Flavors Stack Chair Now Available with Platinum Frame
Good news. The popular Flavors™ Stack Chair is now available with a Platinum frame. Read more on the Flavors Stack Chair Product page
Cascade® Classroom Storage Video
A customizable system for organizing, storing, distributing and even presenting materials to students.