Posts Tagged ‘learning spaces’
July 14th, 2010 in Technology No Comments
An Israeli technology startup is trying to radically change how teachers and students interact through the use of its new web-based software. The software was developed by a team of educators, software developers, and graphic and creative designers who have created a suite of tools ranging from course planning and classroom management to group collaboration and student assessment. Initially developed for grades four to six, there are already plans to expand to grades three to nine. (more…)
July 14th, 2010 in Design 1 Comment
Libraries draw traffic because they generate a large number of repeat visitors that are attending regularly to check out and return books, participate in programs, use public computers, etc. This article explains a number of strategies that can tie a public library into a development that draws traffic. They include:
- Main-street designs used by open-air shopping centers
- An overall design that creates a community icon
- Using the library itself as the icon
- Adding a second anchor in the fashion of a mall
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July 2nd, 2010 in Furniture, Trends No Comments
Where learning takes place can have a big impact on how it happens … and the result. Today, learning and teaching styles are collaborative, and technology is everywhere.
There’s a whole new set of expectations for learning environments. They need to be adaptable. Smart. Comfortable. Appealing. And support a broad range of user needs. (more…)
March 29th, 2010 in On the Record 2 Comments
Target School Library Makeover
Target team members will improve over 1,500 school libraries in 2010, with the support of
First Book and
Heart of America. Some libraries with the greatest needs—more than 40 so far—have received a complete School Library Makeover.
Target Commercial Interiors is proud of its role in providing furnishings for these unique, creative and highly functional school library makeovers.
Read about Ocoee Middle School in Florida, the recipient of a Target Library Makeover. Announced on the Oprah Winfrey show, the Target program will provide new furniture, computers, and 2,000 books, benefitting nearly 1,700 students.
Read about the Ocoee Middle School Target Library Makeover
Look at before and after picture of Target Library Makeovers (more…)
