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Ithaca City School District is leading the way in redesigning classrooms to align with pedagogical practices and a better understanding of the physical limitations of the traditional classroom. "Contemporary learning spaces" (CLS), such as Dewitt Middle School's model classroom designed by Derek and Laura Cabrera, include new types of furniture, collaboration-fostering classroom spatial configuration, and hands-on approaches to teaching abstract concepts. ICSD's Lee Ginenthal, with 38 years of experience in special education, teaches district teachers to utilize the tools of the CLS. Ginenthal explained why the old model of education "just doesn't cut it anymore" and why he's been getting calls from educators nation-wide about ICSD's approach to classroom innovation.

Nearly every surface in the model classroom is writeable, including the walls and the desks. "Our mission is to engage students in their own learning, that moment when the student realizes they are their own teacher and the teacher of others," said Ginenthal. "In this classroom there isn't the big teacher desk where the authority sits or a front of the room where the teacher stands. The teacher doesn't decorate this classroom. When the work on the wall is the kid's thinking, they then become the teachers. They are sharing their thinking and leading each other in that way."

The model classroom replaces traditional chairs with round-bottomed "buoy" chairs that build core strength, enable students to move, and reduce the physical strain of sitting in the same position for too long. "It's not good for kids to sit too long, and it's a distraction," said Ginenthal. "When you're sitting in something like a buoy chair your whole core has to be activated. For kids who have trouble sitting still it allows them some movement without being a distraction. Some folks will say 'How do you sit in this all day long, period after period?' But the idea is we shouldn't have kids sitting all day long. I have this expression: the brain can only take in what the behind can endure. We weren't built to sit all day."

According to Ginenthal, the new classroom furniture comes at no additional budgetary cost to the district. "We're hoping to have classrooms like this in each of the buildings in the district by next year. In terms of equipping the classroom, it's not taking additional budget money because we have to periodically replace classroom furniture anyway; we're just not replacing it with the traditional desks and chairs. All these things structurally support what we're trying to do pedagogically; it's the thinking behind the teaching."

Ginenthal explained that he could teach teachers every new technique about how to differentiate education styles to meet kids needs but when they go back to a classroom with desks and chairs in rows and a blackboard at the front of the room, they tend to go back to the same old structure. "By changing the structure of the room we can change the behavior of the teachers and the behavior of the kids."

"We've spent too much time in schools confusing knowledge with information," said Ginenthal, "where kids are viewed as an empty vessel, and we're pouring in the information, and they're passive recipients. It's only through thinking about information that we build knowledge."

Furniture isn't the only difference in the model classroom. Ginenthal teaches the use of "think blocks," another Cabrera innovation, consisting of one large clear plastic cube containing smaller clear cubes that can be removed and are also writeable with a dry-erase marker. "Think blocks are a manipulative devise that allow kids to build ideas physically," he said. "It allows students to think about their thinking using the DSRP model. D is for 'distinctions:' what is something, what is it not? Systems: what are the parts that make up this thing we're talking about? Relationships: what are the relationships between the parts, and perspectives: what are the perspectives of the parts to the whole, the whole to the parts, one thing to another?"

Sixth-grade special education teacher Crystal Sessoms, who co-teaches math and English language arts, used the classroom and the think blocks to have her students write an essay on Percy Jackson: The Lighting Thief and Joseph Campbell's "The Hero's Journey." "It was wonderful seeing the kids engaged in here, writing on the walls, exploring the chairs, they really enjoyed their time in the classroom," said Sessoms. "We heard deeper discussion about the texts they were working with, and they were later able to look at their DSRP maps to help them write their essay."

Tammy Parker, also a sixth-grade special education teacher, was amazed at the level of student engagement she saw when she brought the math class she co-teaches into the model classroom. "We had complete student engagement. We have a few kids who struggle to stay in the classroom, even when using technology in the classroom," said Parker. "The two days we were in here we had complete student engagement to the point where we said it was like teaching a classroom of squirrels, but in a good way, because they were all really busy and active, and they enjoyed it."

District teachers aren't the only ones to take note of the contemporary learning spaces. "Folks are getting in touch with us from across the country as they hear about us," said Ginenthal. "Someone in the communications lab at Cornell read about what we're doing on Facebook, and she contacted me, and I found out they're designing spaces for graduate students to work in that are just like this: writeable walls, writeable tables, and standing desks. We're taking that stuff and making it accessible to kids from pre-k through 12."

One final innovation of ICSD's contemporary learning spaces: the approach to implementing educational change. "Typically education reform comes down from the top. We're approaching it differently," said Ginenthal. "We make training available, and we encourage folks to step up to the plate and become educational leaders. We provide the opportunity, and we know folks are in this profession because they care, and they want to make a difference in kid's lives. When we provide the time and the support and the respect, they'll step up to the plate, and folks will get on board."

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Ithaca City School District is leading the way in redesigning classrooms to align with pedagogical practices and a better understanding of the physical limitations of the traditional classroom. "Contemporary learning spaces" (CLS), such as Dewitt Middle School's model classroom designed by Derek and Laura Cabrera, include new types of furniture, collaboration-fostering classroom spatial configuration, and hands-on approaches to teaching abstract concepts.

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We have shown various constrasting examples of versatile or unusual seating suitable for promoting different learning modes. Examples include: Chairs on casters with built in storage and table-tops for rapid reconfiguration Soft blocks and bean bags for informal activities Chairs designed for young students to climb over.

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I believe strongly that one of the most significant things that can be gained through the study of history is a more profound understanding of the experiences of another human being. We can never completely understand what a person has felt or known, but it is possible to see a vague reflection of their condition. The full scope of human understanding is probably far beyond what a single person can ever completely grasp, but in the search for the meaning of individual moments in time, it is possible to see deeper into what it means to be that particular human in that particular moment. That understanding can grant us the grace that comes with feeling a genuine connection to those who we may not physically ever meet. This connection allows us to know more of what it means to be human. For me, this is the most important reason to teach and learn history.

Often, the study of history is presented as a magical panacea for all that ails the human race. I don't believe history can "fix" anything. The most well-worn and wildly inaccurate cliché about history is that "those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." Students are often programed like robots to repeat that as a way of explaining why it is worth spending hour upon hour of their time on earth pondering the actions of William the Conqueror or Marie Antoinette. Granted, explaining the deeper meaning of history is a labyrinthine task, but simply leaving students with the veiled threat about how not paying attention to a lesson may leave them to the brink of extinction is hardly an effective means of fostering a long-term commitment to learning. Nobody knows what patterns will unfold as time passes. Studying what has happened is not a recipe for understanding what will happen.

One of the few recognizable truths that the subject seems to offer is that it is impossible for history to ever repeat itself. Sets of circumstances are always unique. Sure, there are similarities between the French and Russian Revolutions, but to argue that history was merely re-running an episode of "The Revolution Hour Hosted by Vladimir Lenin" is a grotesque oversimplification. My experience has been that historical themes that "repeat" themselves only look that way if one is paying little attention to the actual circumstances of the event. There are nearly infinite numbers of minor unrecorded actions and forgotten decisions that made the event what it was. We know so little and presume so much.

By understanding the past, we gain little insight into our future. Even if I magically found a way to absorb every moment of the past, I strongly doubt that I could even know what the weather was going to be like a week from Sunday. The future is created by the sum total of the actions of human beings in each particular moment. I have not been given the machinery to synthesize a trillionth of the events of a given millisecond. If they all count for varying degrees of something, then how on earth could I possibly expect to understand the moment I'm in, let alone the ones that will come next?

The problem with a historical outlook that is built on gaining future "results" is that it obscures a much more powerful purpose for historical study, which is to genuinely understand something that goes beyond ones own wishes, desires and beliefs. Historians often try to bend events into coherent themes in the hopes of explaining large blocks of time. This form of historical shorthand is necessary on many levels, but when it comes to supersede the experiences and events that have taken place, then it becomes a major barrier to the path of empathy that true engagement with the subject can create.

If the goal of learning history is trying to predict the outcomes of a series of events, then it is certainly not an effective tool. However, history may well be one of the greatest engines ever created to teach empathy and compassion. The problem with teaching students to believe that history follows certain patterns is it robs them of the understanding of what a remarkable role uncertainty plays in history. Students often ask why a certain historical actor was so dumb as not to see how obvious their fate was to anyone who paid attention. After all, we know how all the stories end. The problem is, historical actors do not know how their lives will end up. They are making decisions in the moment without the benefit of hindsight. No historical pattern can guarantee a person's well-being. They were fishing around in the dark just like we are. They didn't know how they would die, they didn't know what their actions would mean and they certainly didn't have the benefit being able to walk away from their stories when events became too challenging. We don't either. This basic human truth should be the bedrock of any exploration of history.

To attempt to fully comprehend meaning of even one moment of a human life is an awe-inspiring goal. Even with the comparatively small amount of information we have about the lives of our fellow travelers, when we can see a flicker of their humanity we have granted ourselves the wonderful kinship that comes with knowing that we are not making our journey alone. Humans can survive perfectly well without studying history. The past, however, can teach us so much more than simply how to survive. It offers us an amazing window of insight into the miraculous complexities of what it means to be alive. This understanding is history's truest gift to us. This is why it is worthwhile to learn about the past.

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The Future Ain't What It Used To Be: Reflections on The Significance of Teaching and Learning History

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I believe strongly that one of the most significant things that can be gained through the study of history is a more profound understanding of the experiences of another human being. We can never completely understand what a person has felt or known, but it is possible to see a vague reflection of their condition.

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Office Inspired supply a wide range of furniture for the workplace, including desks, chairs and storage together with free advice, space planning and installation.

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Elegant Modern Classroom Furniture 53 In Hme Designing Inspiration with Modern Classroom Furniture

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Matt Horne recently created a video (correction: updated version of the video is here) explaining a shift in the way many school districts throughout the United States are designing newly constructed school buildings (see this site for additional school photos). Our district, much like his, has been in "building" mode for at least the last fifteen years. Consequently, new buildings have been going up in masses - many of which have implemented modern designs ( Sunset Ridge Middle School is an excellent example).

Matt's list of design changes are certainly thought-provoking:

Social areas, open ceilings, green spaces indoors

Outdoor classrooms, courtyards, lobbies

Creative architecture, hallways as classroom spaces

No chairs, glass walls, lobbies

Round buildings, buildings on hills

While these new designs are certainly refreshing, I wonder how much "better" they actually are, compared with traditional (or other) school buildings. Here are my questions:

1. Is there data that supports the implementation of modern designs for academic purposes?

2. Do modern school designs actually improve student learning? If so, by how much and is the margin large enough to justify increased building costs?

3. What are building trends on an international level? Are new schools being built that are radically different in their design philosophies? If so, what are the results?

So, what are your takes on the matter? What kinds of building are going on in your area?

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Matt Horne recently created a video (correction: updated version of the video is here) explaining a shift in the way many school districts throughout the United States are designing newly constructed school buildings (see this site for additional school photos). Our district, much like his, has been in "building" mode for at least the last fifteen years.

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snake chair

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iPad flipIT by SMARTdesks iPad Accessory for the 21st Century Classroom

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Shaping Conferencing and Education, Visit SMARTdesks.com for iPad FlipIT to support collaborative learning with iPad

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I like this table because I think its really unique and because I've always had a problem in school with being cluttered and I think this is a good solution.

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Introduction To 21st Century Classroom - Lessons - Tes Teach

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I like these desks because they can be put together like a puzzle.

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This classroom looks cool and has a really good design.You can learn in a fun way.

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I believe strongly that one of the most significant things that can be gained through the study of history is a more profound understanding of the experiences of another human being. We can never completely understand what a person has felt or known, but it is possible to see a vague reflection of their condition. The full scope of human understanding is probably far beyond what a single person can ever completely grasp, but in the search for the meaning of individual moments in time, it is possible to see deeper into what it means to be that particular human in that particular moment. That understanding can grant us the grace that comes with feeling a genuine connection to those who we may not physically ever meet. This connection allows us to know more of what it means to be human. For me, this is the most important reason to teach and learn history.

Often, the study of history is presented as a magical panacea for all that ails the human race. I don't believe history can "fix" anything. The most well-worn and wildly inaccurate cliché about history is that "those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." Students are often programed like robots to repeat that as a way of explaining why it is worth spending hour upon hour of their time on earth pondering the actions of William the Conqueror or Marie Antoinette. Granted, explaining the deeper meaning of history is a labyrinthine task, but simply leaving students with the veiled threat about how not paying attention to a lesson may leave them to the brink of extinction is hardly an effective means of fostering a long-term commitment to learning. Nobody knows what patterns will unfold as time passes. Studying what has happened is not a recipe for understanding what will happen.

One of the few recognizable truths that the subject seems to offer is that it is impossible for history to ever repeat itself. Sets of circumstances are always unique. Sure, there are similarities between the French and Russian Revolutions, but to argue that history was merely re-running an episode of "The Revolution Hour Hosted by Vladimir Lenin" is a grotesque oversimplification. My experience has been that historical themes that "repeat" themselves only look that way if one is paying little attention to the actual circumstances of the event. There are nearly infinite numbers of minor unrecorded actions and forgotten decisions that made the event what it was. We know so little and presume so much.

By understanding the past, we gain little insight into our future. Even if I magically found a way to absorb every moment of the past, I strongly doubt that I could even know what the weather was going to be like a week from Sunday. The future is created by the sum total of the actions of human beings in each particular moment. I have not been given the machinery to synthesize a trillionth of the events of a given millisecond. If they all count for varying degrees of something, then how on earth could I possibly expect to understand the moment I'm in, let alone the ones that will come next?

The problem with a historical outlook that is built on gaining future "results" is that it obscures a much more powerful purpose for historical study, which is to genuinely understand something that goes beyond ones own wishes, desires and beliefs. Historians often try to bend events into coherent themes in the hopes of explaining large blocks of time. This form of historical shorthand is necessary on many levels, but when it comes to supersede the experiences and events that have taken place, then it becomes a major barrier to the path of empathy that true engagement with the subject can create.

If the goal of learning history is trying to predict the outcomes of a series of events, then it is certainly not an effective tool. However, history may well be one of the greatest engines ever created to teach empathy and compassion. The problem with teaching students to believe that history follows certain patterns is it robs them of the understanding of what a remarkable role uncertainty plays in history. Students often ask why a certain historical actor was so dumb as not to see how obvious their fate was to anyone who paid attention. After all, we know how all the stories end. The problem is, historical actors do not know how their lives will end up. They are making decisions in the moment without the benefit of hindsight. No historical pattern can guarantee a person's well-being. They were fishing around in the dark just like we are. They didn't know how they would die, they didn't know what their actions would mean and they certainly didn't have the benefit being able to walk away from their stories when events became too challenging. We don't either. This basic human truth should be the bedrock of any exploration of history.

To attempt to fully comprehend meaning of even one moment of a human life is an awe-inspiring goal. Even with the comparatively small amount of information we have about the lives of our fellow travelers, when we can see a flicker of their humanity we have granted ourselves the wonderful kinship that comes with knowing that we are not making our journey alone. Humans can survive perfectly well without studying history. The past, however, can teach us so much more than simply how to survive. It offers us an amazing window of insight into the miraculous complexities of what it means to be alive. This understanding is history's truest gift to us. This is why it is worthwhile to learn about the past.

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