Two students on a medium GRASSYOTT ottoman in a library space THE GRASSYOTT ottoman is just what nature ordered! The GRASSYOTT ottoman provides learners with a natural feeling and comforting material. These dome shaped seats come in three different sizes, and all are large enough to share. Two learners can sit on top of a […]
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A SPACE FOR EVERY CHILD; NOT A SEAT AND DESK.
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Jan
Jan
Learning environments are a question of equity. What works for one learner doesn’t necessarily work for the other. Effective learning spaces need to meet the diverse needs of ALL learners. Educators who embrace this understand that the learning environment plays an intricate role and is essentially the “third teacher.” They use the space to leverage […]
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Sep
Sep
Creating an active learning environment is about less- not more! Five Tips to Help You Make Space in Your Learning Environments! As the journey to creating your new space begins, it’s important to consider resources, budget, and limitations. However, it is most important to consider your learners and your purpose. No one can do everything, […]
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Apr
Apr
Gone are the days of wooden desks neatly aligned in a row in a classroom. It has been a slow change in education with most classrooms looking the same for the last few centuries. Finally, needed changes are taking place for the benefit of the students. No longer are they asked to sit in a […]
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Mar
Mar
Our writable surface options are one of our most requested items to date and for good reason! They allow for learners to compose their notes and share them in a collaborative environment with peers and educators. When combined with a foldable table like our COLLABORATIVE COLLECTIVE ™ Foldable Table or in the form of the […]
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Oct
Oct
Contemporary education is more dynamic, engaging and student-centered. New generations require new ways of teaching and learning and adaptability is key. At NorvaNivel, we’re passionate about the education environment, which is why we’ve been designing furniture for contemporary learning spaces since 2010. Our singular goal is, and always has been, positive change in education and […]
06
Oct
Oct
As the workforce demands more agile, innovative employees, the skills required from future job seekers are not the same as they once were. Passive learning and industrial education systems are outmoded – they simply won’t facilitate the same level of thinking required for students to succeed in the future. Instead, students today are encouraged to […]
05
Oct
Oct
At NorvaNivel, we recognize that students learn in a variety of ways. In an agile learning space, the notion that students need to sit still for long periods of time is a largely antiquated perspective. Schools in Finland embrace 15-minute breaks on an hourly basis. Active learning and collaborative activities encourage students to move around […]
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Sep
Sep
Gone are the days of rows and rows of desks, with all students facing the front of the classroom towards the teacher. The industry has shifted away from industrial learning with student desks to student-centered pedagogies, and learning spaces have followed accordingly. However, depending on the educator, even classrooms with non-traditional furniture can be used […]
06
Sep
Sep
Quakers Hill Public School is situated in a fast growing suburb. The elementary school has grown to house nearly a thousand students. However, as the school has evolved, so too has its curriculum and approach to learning environments, with a focus on increasing student engagement. They wanted to change things up to create a 21st […]