Andrew Kim

This study is a three-way collaboration between Branksome Hall, Parlay and Steelcase Education. Our research explores teachers’ and students’
perceptions of Parlay Live RoundTable as a tool to promote inclusion and discussion in the classroom. It also examines students’ and teachers’ feelings and behaviour in technology-supported and non- supported discussions in different classrooms.

This interactive workshop explores how the interplay of design, pedagogy and technology can impact the social well-being of learners in educational spaces. Attendees engage in conversations about inclusion research in the 21st century and a hands-on demonstration of an in-classroom discussion tool that aims to promote student engagement. The presenters share results from a mixed methods, post-occupancy study that captures students and teachers voices of their experiences of the discussion tool… Show more

This interactive workshop explores how the interplay of design, pedagogy and technology can impact the social well-being of learners in educational spaces. Attendees engage in conversations about inclusion research in the 21st century and a hands-on demonstration of an in-classroom discussion tool that aims to promote student engagement. The presenters share results from a mixed methods, post-occupancy study that captures students and teachers voices of their experiences of the discussion tool in two learning environments. This workshop offers an opportunity to explore how the built environment, diverse learners’ needs, and technology can help promote more fulfilling social interactions. Show less

There is broadening recognition that a blended learning approach can provide the opportunities and flexibility necessary for the future of education. Educators practiced in blended learning for higher education and K-12 will share real-world stories and outcomes to inspire others.

Andrew Kim, Manager in Steelcase’s WorkSpace Futures group, concurs. “When visiting primary and secondary schools and universities around the country, I see educators using active learning as a way to teach newly-prized 21st-century skills,” he tells MillGens. “The ‘4 Cs’ are being added to the ‘3 Rs’: reading, writing and arithmetic. Now, with a focus on the future of education, we are asking: what’s next? If the ‘4 Cs’ are the focus for today’s learners, what skills will students of the… Show more

Andrew Kim, Manager in Steelcase’s WorkSpace Futures group, concurs. “When visiting primary and secondary schools and universities around the country, I see educators using active learning as a way to teach newly-prized 21st-century skills,” he tells MillGens. “The ‘4 Cs’ are being added to the ‘3 Rs’: reading, writing and arithmetic. Now, with a focus on the future of education, we are asking: what’s next? If the ‘4 Cs’ are the focus for today’s learners, what skills will students of the future need to develop?” Show less

Offices around the world today look a lot more like a coffee shop or a boutique hotel than the rabbit warren of cubicles, private offices and conference rooms that people liked to poke fun at. Bringing baristas and bartenders into the workplace, along with cushy sofas, farmhouse tables and mismatched chairs is the hottest trend in workplace design. Whether you call it “resimercial,” “ancillary spaces” or “loose furnishings” the goal is the same: attract the best talent by offering a workplace… Show more

Offices around the world today look a lot more like a coffee shop or a boutique hotel than the rabbit warren of cubicles, private offices and conference rooms that people liked to poke fun at. Bringing baristas and bartenders into the workplace, along with cushy sofas, farmhouse tables and mismatched chairs is the hottest trend in workplace design. Whether you call it “resimercial,” “ancillary spaces” or “loose furnishings” the goal is the same: attract the best talent by offering a workplace with a relaxed vibe and hip sensibility. This decidedly “anti-corporate” approach to the workplace is intended to inject creativity and humanity into our culture and work process.

But there’s a problem: a lot of the time they’re not being used. Show less

If the “4 C’s” are the focus for today’s learners, what skills will students of the future need to develop? Through research, observations and conversations, I’ve narrowed in on three skills that may prepare future learners for a highly unpredictable, hyper-competitive world.

Learning begins with attention, but attention is not always easy to come by, especially in large university classes. Instructors deserve accolades for their efforts to maintain the attention of students. With the increased use of mobile devices in classrooms, there are more opportunities for students to be distracted.

Space can help improve student attention, engagement and learning outcomes.