Examples of Innovative Learning Environments

These are some examples, not an exhaustive list. Teachers may be inspired to explore a different learning environment.

Blended learning

• Traditional classroom learning is combined with an online environment and/or mobile tools. It includes synchronous face-to-face lessons within the classroom as well as synchronous and asynchronous electronic environments and tools.
• Some examples of online platforms in use are Moodle, Google Apps, and Edmodo.
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Flipped learning

• The instructional components of teaching are moved to digital spaces that students can access outside of class, so that class time can be used for teacher-student interaction, collaboration, projects and performance-based tasks and assessment.
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Collaborative learning 

• Students, or students and teachers together, are involved in a joint intellectual effort.  Students work in groups to to find understanding, solutions, or create projects
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Project-based learning

• This approach empowers learners to apply inquiry skills to develop a viable solution to a defined, but realistic problem.  Students learn content while doing the investigation with the teacher as facilitator.
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Extended learning

• This involves creating learning activities and projects that extend beyond the classroom and into the community.
• Some examples include guest speakers, integrated field trips, video-conference sessions, and integrated community projects.
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Education for Sustainable Development

• Educating students for a more sustainable future; hands-on learning relevant to real-life situations with the perspective of recognizing social, economic and environmental responsibilities
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