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ACTIVE LEARNING

From the traditional to the collaborative classroom Gym, Student Commons, Dance Studio

How Cor Jesu is transforming learning into more innovative experiences Performance Gymnasium
In addition to the wood floor, two full courts
One of the most effective research- Suda, dean of curriculum and profes- teachers and outside experts in new for volleyball and basketball competition and
based methods of teaching at the col- sional development, “we focused on and experiential ways.” practice, permanent bleachers and natural
lege level is gaining greater momen- how teachers could improve student Active learning, according to Cam- lighting, the new gym features state-of-the-
art technology that turns the gym into a
tum on the secondary level at Cor Jesu. understanding by serving more as bridge International Examinations, is multifunctioning space with the touch of a few
“Active learning” is more than a coaches than lecturers, giving students based on a theory called constructiv- buttons. The Creston technology controls the
buzz phrase. Coupled with advanced direction while also allowing them to ism, “which emphasizes the fact that basketball hoops, video and audio selection,
three HD projectors and three 10' x 16' projection
technology and non-traditional class take more ownership of their learn- learners construct or build their own screens that descend from the ceiling, the center
settings, specifically in Cor Jesu’s four ing. Given the proven success that understanding…Learners replace or curtain that divides the courts for dual practices
new classrooms, active learning is our students have demonstrated over adapt their existing knowledge and and games, and window shades and lights.
transforming the more established the years, that method has worked understanding...with deeper and more Classes: P.E. I and II, Lifetime Sports, Fitness for Life,
Physical Education Assistant Independent Study
methods of teaching into innovative extremely well. skilled levels of understanding. Skilled
experiences for learning. And the pro- “But now, in 2017, and with our teaching is therefore active, providing Student Commons
gressive shift is proving powerful. one-to-one technology, we are primed learning environments, opportunities, The new commons provides a community area for
When plans for the classrooms that to take that approach to the next interactions, tasks and instruction that students to gather before, during and after school
hours. The Steelcase furniture creates collaborative
opened this past August were still on level,” Ms. Suda added. “Our goal in foster deep learning.” study areas, where students can work together
the drawing board, CJ administrators designing the new spaces was to cre- So, how exactly do Cor Jesu’s four on group projects. And the Crestron Air Media
and teachers were tasked with devel- ate non-traditional classrooms with newest classrooms facilitate the desired in the commons allows teachers and students
to wirelessly connect to the three 65" displays

oping spaces that would continue the state-of-the-art technology and new active-learning goals and outcomes? featured on the walls.

rigor of Cor Jesu’s curriculum, as well furniture that allow students to be The following pages offer glimpses into Dance Studio

as enhance the “coaching” method even more engaged in higher levels of how each of the spaces is catapulting The new dance studio provides more than the

From the Explore
We’re putting more “SPIRIT” into Spirit!
of teaching that was implemented thinking, while taking a more active To see your Spirit magazine come to life, menu, touch the Select the CorJesu Tap the view icon essentials necessary for dance, such as the anti-
Dr. Benjamin Bloom’s higher forms Public Auras option
magnifying glass and
download the free Aurasma App for
in 1995 when the 85-minute, block role in their learning. As a result, these of thinking – remembering, under- and then select on bottom row) and fatigue wood floor, mirrors and a wall-length barre.
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FOLLOWING. You
search for CorJesu.
Android or iPhone.
schedule classes entered the scene. new classrooms provide the necessary standing, applying, analyzing, evaluat- point your device on The Crestron Air Media allows the teacher and
should see the circle

change from an open

students to wirelessly connect to the 80" display,
“Twenty years ago, when we started tools for the students to engage and ing and creating – to new apexes of circle to a full circle. any page where you and Bluetooth technology in the ceiling sound

see the Aurasma logo
the block schedule,” explained Jeanne collaborate as peers and with their engagement. system creates a high-def listening experience.
continued on page 12 and watch Class: Introduction to Dance
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