Innovation Labs present students with new opportunities

Описание: Learning across the Poughkeepsie City School District will soon become more innovative.
The district is accelerating its use of the newly created Innovation Labs through training, sharing best practices and collaborating with area colleges.
This academic year, Innovation Labs have opened in six of seven district schools, adding a bright, updated space where hands-on exploration of STEAM subjects can flourish. Each space includes convertible furniture, interactive screens, whiteboards, faucets, smart storage, coding and science technology and other amenities to encourage creative thinking and growth.
While schools have already started using the spaces, the process of integrating these resources into the daily life of the buildings took a leap forward last week. Meteor Education, the firm that has been working with the district to shape the labs’ furniture and function, held a training seminar for each building’s Innovation Lab managers, as well as other members of school and district administration.
The group, during the training at Sojourner Truth Elementary School, discussed the different uses of the labs’ furniture, instructional strategies, and how the managers can work together across schools.