Summary

The goal of the Media Space Classroom project was to foster the increasing popularity of digital design methods in higher education. Through the use of adaptable environments, the project sought to rethink: collaboration (remote), teaching, and presentations.

The Media Source Classroom creates a learning environment easily and readily adaptable spaces; this can leading to unplanned (as well as scheduled) meetings and interactions. This responsive educational space also utilizes specific furniture meant to bring occupants together.

Learning is dynamic—given teaching methods and the type of information involved—so effective spaces  must adapt to various learning styles.

Learning is dynamic—given teaching methods and the type of information involved—so effective spaces must adapt to various learning styles.

Left: An innovative ceiling grid provides on-demand virtual rewiring for equipment and lighting. Right: A horizontal, touch-control digital display offers a place to meet and collaborate around information.

Left: An innovative ceiling grid provides on-demand virtual rewiring for equipment and lighting.
Right: A horizontal, touch-control digital display offers a place to meet and collaborate around information.

An array of display-on-demand media allows participants to share content anytime, anywhere.

An array of display-on-demand media allows participants to share content anytime, anywhere.

Reactions

  • Can it be adapted to different age groups and environments?
  • At what point do you overdevelop adaptability?
  • Do you need to limit adaptability if you have specific purposes?

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