Agile Furniture for Classrooms

Schools are preparing students for an entirely different world after graduation than the traditional classroom was designed for, resulting in Agile and Active Learning Spaces. “Today’s educational paradigm is no longer one of knowledge transfer but one of knowledge creation and curation.”* Classrooms need to evolve.

To create effective and efficient learning environments, you need adaptable, durable furniture that can flex to the task at hand. From lecture halls to active learning classrooms, agile furnishings help create dynamic learning environments that enhance the student’s academic experience.

What is an Agile Classroom?

The “Agile Classroom” design centers on flexibility. It is a reconfigurable space that quickly addresses different needs. Furniture is portable and convertible, creating spaces to engage different kinds of learners and teachers. Teachers and students reconfigure their rooms very quickly. The focus then moves away from a defined front of the classroom and a whiteboard or a blackboard. That opens up the entire class, which changes the mindset.

The Agile Classroom transforms easily from a traditional classroom layout to collaborative group work to student-focused presentations. It allows the teacher’s role to progress from center focus to a guide. Rolling desks and chairs can be arranged in rows, clusters, teams, or even in a circle to support the day’s needs. There are whiteboards everywhere. The adjustable-height faculty podium allows the instructor to sit or stand and is moveable throughout the room. Wireless connectivity allows content to display on the classroom screen or the student’s laptop, tablet, or phone easily.

An Active Learning Classroom

“Active Learning” engages students in the process of learning through activities and discussion in class, as opposed to passively listening to an expert. Student engagement is known to be more effective than traditional lecturing for student learning and student success. According to many students and instructors, the most critical technology in an Active Learning space is the movable and round tables. In addition, the movable tables and whiteboards enable active learning instruction, as opposed to advanced technology classrooms with screens for every student*. These tools create a situation that is conducive to them to interact with one another to talk.

Classrooms Post-COVID

The pandemic has also emphasized the safety benefits of Agile Furniture in the classroom. All furniture fits through a three-foot wide door. The whole classroom can be rearranged within a couple of minutes. Students can optimally configured classrooms for social distancing and group discussions while in class. Whatever new challenges arise in the future , classrooms stocked with Agile furniture will meet them, making them effectively future-proof.