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New Learning Spaces

Rethinking the "classroom"

Contemporary learning spaces need to accommodate a new generation who:

  • Prefer multitasking & quick, non linear access to information
  • Are visually oriented
  • Are highly networked, interactive and social
  • Increasingly mobile
  • Have a low tolerance for lecture style teaching
  • Prefer active learning rather than passive learning
  • Rely heavily on communications technologies to access information and to carry out social and professional interactions
  • To meet the needs of these learners we need to move to contemporary learning strategies which provide students with opportunities to be flexible, collaborative, connected and creative.

SMX20 is a technology rich learning environment that provides these very opportunities. It is a space that can be used both for group learning & self directed working with formal and informal teaching environments using the latest technologies and most up to date flexible furniture solutions.LIS Classrooms