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"16 Classrooms Project" Complete

16classroomsOne by one, 16 classrooms in Old Main, Foss Center, and Science Hall were transformed over the summer from tired, outdated rooms into lighter, brighter, more comfortable, and more flexible spaces. Worn carpets, dim lighting, and tablet-arm chairs gave way to new carpeting and paint, whiteboards that replaced blackboards, user-friendly technology, and tables and chairs. It’s all part of a plan to improve the teaching and learning spaces across campus to better meet student and faculty needs.

The project began in spring 2006 when Dean Barbara Farley and David Warch led a small group of faculty and staff to explore current thinking and research about the kinds of spaces—both formal and informal—where teaching and learning occurs. The goal was to design areas that support multiple teaching and learning styles, and that offer easy-to-use technologies. For instance, rather than individual desks or chairs with tablet arms, small tables and chairs better provide for multiple room arrangements and configurations. Continue reading “"16 Classrooms Project" Complete”