The transition of classrooms into learner-centered spaces is illustrative of a range of innovations taking place in schools throughout the country. K-12 classrooms and college campuses are drawing inspiration from Silicon Valley, favoring “communal spaces,” while some schools are working to create workspaces conducive to incorporating digital technology for students to use to collaborate on projects.
College campuses working to develop makerspaces and smart classrooms urge schools to start slow and small when creating new spaces, which can also be an approach that K-12 schools can take.
