Category Archives: Blog
Aug
‘Independent learning is defined as that learning in which the learner, in conjunction with relevant others, can make the decisions necessary to meet the learner’s own learning needs’ (Kesten, 1987).
Aug
Stimulus are everywhere – including classrooms. If this is what we process in our favorite coffee shop,imagine what students process throughout their learning day.
Aug
One common pitfall of the educational furnishings industry, is that designs are influenced by adults outside of the education system with primarily aesthetic influence.
Agile Learning Spaces, Blog, Educational Furniture, Educational Spaces, Learning Spaces, Safe Learning Spaces, Uncategorized
Home Hacks for Creating Learning Spaces
Sep
Before you scour the stores attempting to simulate the traditional classroom, you may want to explore what’s really going on in progressive schools, and most workplaces.
Blog, Educational Furniture, Educational Spaces, Flexible Learning Spaces, Uncategorized
The Story Behind the RockerOttTM. The Original Rockstar.
Sep
The award-winning NorvaNivel ROCKEROTT is the first of its kind. Lightweight, flexible, and truly versatile. The original RockerOtt was and still is a seating solution that can support learners through all their natural body movements and learning needs, as well as channel physical learners’ excess energy to focus on their tasks at hand.
May
Bright yellow combined with vibrant greens and soft blues to create a calming space for the young readers of the Connetquot Public Library. Why is the psychology of color important to the learning environment? Understanding the role that different colors play in the learning environment, from cognition to emotion, is a critical part of a […]
Apr
At NorvaNivel, all the learning spaces we create are designed to empower learners. We recognize that spaces are not one-size-fits-all, but need to cater to learners’ profiles. Having surfaces at varied heights with options to sit or stand ensures learners feel comfortable in their space at any time and provides a sense of ownership over […]
Apr
Casters are great when they are purposefully integrated into the balanced learning environment; however, it is a common misconception that, in a future-ready learning environment, all furniture needs to be on casters. Casters are important to ensure an ease of movement and to ensure teachers and learners aren’t moving things that are too heavy. Casters […]
Jan
Sitting on the edge of your seat is a sure sign of engagement! At NorvaNivel, we design and manufacture seats, but not chairs. For those transitioning to our flexible learning spaces, questions can arise around seats without backs. From research and experience we know that seats without backs have many benefits. Read on for our […]