It finally happened. I moved my Twitter world to @drrobertdillon. It has been a great run for @ideaguy42, but it was time for a change. I'll still get notifications in the old space, but it was time for a move. Let's keep learning.
Great piece on cognitive load. We need to remember that classroom design can dramatic impact what load that students have left for learning. Teaching Young Students How to Overcome Cognitive Overload https://t.co/1VfC4uZtfq
Are you designing for those that are most impacted by decisions on space design? Designing Learning Spaces for Neurodiverse Children: Key Considerations https://t.co/eBsBas60AW
Designing spaces is so different than decorating spaces. Good read. Aesthetic classrooms on ‘TeacherTok’: a source of anxiety or inspiration? https://t.co/SlQeiO3DyU
Great to see Northern Ireland invests £4million in outdoor learning equipment. It is essential in these investments for schools to train their teachers on how to use the equipment for learning. https://t.co/N6D2u9jeTs
A recent study of 5th grade students in over 700 science classrooms found that 91% of their time was spent listening to the teacher. 3/4 of classrooms were described as dull, bleak places with very little emphasis on reasoning or problem- solving skills https://t.co/9TV6iYMrvi
Uncertainty and chaos trickles into all areas of learning. If we don't know, we won't fix it. The Ripple Effect of Budget Uncertainty on School Maintenance and Learning Spaces https://t.co/1rJcLTpnF9
Giving students choice in what, how, and where they learn can boost satisfaction. Read more here. Opinion | Giving Kids Some Autonomy Has Surprising Results https://t.co/rV8On83RJS
When children have a place to play outside, programs aimed at reducing their screen time use are more successful, READ MORE here. https://t.co/y22oAulFUw
Improving school infrastructure also saves money; one study shows that each dollar spent on renovating structures to use modern building codes can save $11 https://t.co/qcLGhCvhJA
"Nature-based programs may offer targeted benefits for children with higher levels of mental health vulnerabilities and potentially act as an equalizer of mental health among school-age children,” https://t.co/HOp3g7fNOV
When student voice expands on their disdain for their learning environment, this will be commonplace. NSW students refuse to use 'disgraceful' school toilets, inquiry told https://t.co/O3Hmn8pPNl #learningspaces
Supporting students with attention struggles? Are you dialed into Attention Restoration Theory? Check out this read. A Focus on Nature: The Attention Restoration Theory | Human Spaces https://t.co/AG9TCptqHI #learningspaces#intentionaldesign
Teachers and students need fresh air inside and out. Continuing making fresh air a priority. "Better air in classrooms matters beyond COVID." https://t.co/ZAHCHeIPXs #learningspaces#intentionaldesign