The Classroom as a Learning Apparatus

The Classroom as a Learning Apparatus

When discussing educational technology with instructors, it is useful to begin by asking how they define ed tech. In most cases, they reference the hardware and software they use or plan to use in the classroom. But what about the physical space itself? Classrooms shape instruction, and can even inhibit learning, depending on their design and configuration. Research on learning spaces has consistently demonstrated this impact. Yet many instructo…