The Active Learning Environments at °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ are an innovative approach to addressing the drawbacks of the traditional classroom. They represent a pedagogical shift toward active learning, collaboration, information access, assessment and instruction delivery.
There are currently 5 fully functional active learning classrooms on campus:
- Nord 356: Accommodates 54 students in 9 groups/pods of 6.
- Mather Memorial 125: Accommodates 20 students in 4 groups/pods of 5-6.
- Thwing 101: Accommodates 48 students in 8 groups/pods of 6.
- Bingham 204: Accommodates 30 students in 5 groups/pods of 6.
- Robbins E-240A: Accommodates 48 students in 6 groups/pods of 8.
Benefits
Room features include:
- Steelcase Node chairs for flexibility and collaboration
- Movable and configurable tables
- Interactive Windows touch computers with web conferencing functionality
- Sufficient wireless Internet bandwidth to accommodate over 3 devices per person
- HD Displays
- One flexible facilitator station
- Substantial writeable walls and whiteboards
- Steelcase Verb slate style whiteboards, easels and wall mounts for individual and group use
- LED lighting
- Zone audio and PA
Customers
Rooms are available 24/7 to students, faculty, and staff.
Get The Service
Faculty at CWRU can apply for participation in the Active Learning Fellowship and can request rooms for their classes via the Registrar's office.
about Active Learning at CWRU.
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