The role of teachers is evolving to better prepare learners for the future workforce, and new approaches to classroom design are supporting this shift to student-centric learning. (NMC/CoSN Horizon Report 2017 K-12 Edition)

For more information, visit NMC/CoSN Horizon Report 2017 K-12 Edition

Innovative learning space:

• is mobile, flexible, varied and connected
• provides students with choice in where and how they learn
• can be adapted to accommodate learning modes and technology
• provides optimum learning conditions such as temperature, light and acoustics
• supports opportunities for students to learn independently and in small and large groups
• supports collaborative learning and teaching for students and teachers.

Support with learning space

SLEC offers the following professional learning tools to support transition to innovative learning space:

• Learning space toolkit
• Flexible Learning Space by Design - 5 hours of NESA registered professional development
• Flexible Learning Space by Design (online) - 5 hours of NESA registered professional development
• Flexible Learning Space by Design for Teacher Librarians - Teacher Identified Professional Development.

Purchasing furniture

The Department advises schools to refer to procurement guidelines, school classroom furniture (staff only) for purchasing and safety standards advice.