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DR. CHRISTINA COUNTS IS A PROVEN LEADER WITH A SUCCESSFUL BACKGROUND IN TRANSFORMING LEARNING SPACES TO MODERN ENGAGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. DR. COUNTS HAS WORKED IN EDUCATION FOR OVER 17 YEARS WITH EXPERIENCE AS A CLASSROOM TEACHER, DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR, AND DIGITAL AND INNOVATIVE LEARNING DESIGNER. SHE HOLDS A DOCTORATE IN K-12 EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, IS NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED, AND GOOGLE & APPLE CERTIFIED.
CONNECTION
By working collaboratively, students can co-construct new knowledge and arrive at a deeper level of understanding of the topic than they might have otherwise when working in isolation.
Learning spaces should encourage teacher-student interaction by making sure there are clear walkways for teachers to circulate around the room, listen to conversations, and offer help as needed. Learning spaces can support effective student collaboration and peer interaction using mobile, agile desks and tables that can easily be arranged into
STIMULATION
Learning spaces should be designed in a way that is stimulating and engaging for students. For instance, there should be creative design elements and materials that encourage thinking and exploration.
Objects such as shelves of books, display boards for posters, student work, inspiring quotes and dioramas can encourage students explore.
Education spaces should consider using furniture that allows for movement as students are working, such as stools and chairs on castors or stand-up desks and workstations that allow them to stretch their legs.
TECHNOLOGY
Learning spaces should support
the vision for using technology in teaching and learning. Power outlets should be easily accessible for students to charge their devices.
Desks, tables and soft seating options that contain built-in electrical outlets allow students to plug in and charge their devices wherever they might be working.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
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