Creating Modern Learning Environments

Presented by Marci Milius, Learning Environment Designer Consultant
Sponsored by Ergotron | Co-hosted by Big Deal Media

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Creating modern and innovative learning environments is top of mind for most educators. But what factors should be addressed while ensuring that the learning environment remains the central focus? Watch this recorded edWebinar, led by Marci Milius, Learning Environment Designer for the Douglas County School District in Colorado, for ideas to improve your students’ learning environment. She addresses:

• The merits of an open environment
• Modern pedagogy around learning spaces
• Accessible technology and collaboration
• How movement-friendly furniture fits into open learning space design

The learning environment matters and schools need options. Learn how to create active, innovative learning spaces for your classroom, school, or district. All K–12 educators and administrators are invited to this watch recorded session.

About the Presenter

Marci Milius is a Learning Environment Designer. She has worked in education for 22 years. Five years ago, Marci embarked on a journey to support the redesign of libraries into learning commons in the Douglas County School District (DCSD) in Colorado. Her work has expanded into classrooms, offices, and wide spots in the hallways. In the last three years as the Learning Environment Designer, she has completed more than 195 spaces to support the students of DCSD.

Marci has also designed educational furniture for manufacturers and consulted on the design of four libraries in the Middle East. She has presented at several national, state, and local conferences, sharing how active learning environments support learners. Marci’s passion is to support students by listening to the needs of both teachers and students.

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