MODERN VS. CONVENTIONAL
HOW IS MODERN LEARNING DIFFERENT FROM CONVENTIONAL TEACHING?
Modern learning environments look and function differently than conventional classrooms by offering flexible, student-centered spaces that support project-based learning, career-focused labs, and collaborative problem-solving exercises.
For a preview of what modern learning environments look like, check out the MORA High School Building Modernizations in the video below.
HOW WOULD MODERN LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS BENEFIT STUDENTS?
Below are some examples of Cambridge-Isanti’s outdated learning spaces compared to modern learning environments at some of our neighboring districts:
C-I High School Classroom
Modern Classroom - North Branch
Modern Classroom - MORA
Modernizing our classrooms with flexible furniture and repurposed spaces would support both individual and group instruction.
C-I High School Foods Lab
Modern Culinary Lab - North Branch
Modern Culinary Lab
Modernizing our Family and Consumer Science equipment and spaces to create a Culinary Arts Lab that meets industry standards would provide more real-world learning for our students.
Isanti Primary School Learning Commons/Maker Space
Modern Maker Space
Modern Maker Space
Modernizing our learning commons would allow our District to provide maker spaces for small group, hands-on learning opportunities for our students.
Isanti Primary School Small Group Space
Modern Small Group Space - MORA
Modern Small Group Space
Creating dedicated small group spaces would provide quiet and properly equipped environments to support personalized teaching and learning styles for our students.
Cambridge Intermediate School Classroom
Modern Classooms
Modern Classrooms
Creating classroom spaces properly equipped with flexible furniture and appropriate spaces would support individual and collaborative learning.
Cambridge Intermediate School Learning Commons
Modern Learning Commons
Modern Learning Commons
Reconfiguring learning spaces would allow existing spaces to be used more effectively and provide flexibility for small and large group activities.
Cambridge-Isanti High School Hallways/Lockers
Modern Support Spaces
Modern Support Spaces
Reconfiguring hallway/locker areas would allow flexibility to use existing spaces more effectively for student activities.