Flexible learning spaces provide students and educators the freedom to adapt to their needs at any given moment. These types of spaces allow users to modify their environment to fit a variety of learning styles and activities, from individual to small group to large group exercises. When designed correctly, adjustable spaces can increase engagement, and foster active teaching and learning to elevate the educational experience.
As an educational designer, I believe flexible areas are some of the most challenging, yet rewarding spaces to design. Starting with a blank canvas, I envision how the space could function day to day, week to week, and how it could be transformed to meet the needs of every student over time. Ultimately, my goal is to create a space that enhances the learning environment rather than hinders it.I’m amazed when I return to a school I’ve designed to see first-hand how students embrace the opportunity to change their learning space on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis.