Is the Physical Classroom Still Important or Needed?
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About the Presenter(s)
Mike Puckett, Place and Space Coordinator, Institute of Applied Creativity for Transformation Panelist: Anya Galli Robertson, Assistant Professor, Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Kevin Hallinan, Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Arthur J. Jipson, Associate Professor, Criminal Justice Studies Program and Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work
Start Date
8-1-2021 10:00 AM
End Date
8-1-2021 10:45 AM
Abstract/Description
The pandemic has brought about great change in educational practices, especially in physical learning spaces. Things aren’t the way they used to be (in the classroom). This session will be an open dialogue about things we’ve learned as we rethink how the physical classroom experience adds (or doesn’t add) to the teaching and learning experience in this new era. We will touch on the value of space prior to the pandemic and what was lost when we went virtual, and we will reassess the importance of physical space in the new “normal” with social distancing and blended learning. How can we do better in the classroom? Or are we ready to leave the classroom behind?
Goals for Attendees
Gain insights and share thoughts and new perspectives on physical space related to teaching and learning.
Unedited transcript
Is the Physical Classroom Still Important or Needed?
The pandemic has brought about great change in educational practices, especially in physical learning spaces. Things aren’t the way they used to be (in the classroom). This session will be an open dialogue about things we’ve learned as we rethink how the physical classroom experience adds (or doesn’t add) to the teaching and learning experience in this new era. We will touch on the value of space prior to the pandemic and what was lost when we went virtual, and we will reassess the importance of physical space in the new “normal” with social distancing and blended learning. How can we do better in the classroom? Or are we ready to leave the classroom behind?
