Island Tables
Islands are the tables that are floating in the middle of the room and are designed as collaborative workstations that support 6 students working in 3 different groups. The computers are mounted on monitor arms
Customized Learning Environment
SmartLab environments cultivate collaboration and inquiry by design and are customized for your new or renewed space.
SmartLab Learning Environment Designers plan ADA compliant environments to accommodate active PBL + STEM learning for all students while tailoring each lab for your room size and shape, class sizes, technology needs, and more.
Before we begin, we’ll coordinate with you and your team according to a timeline with daily milestones and a clear, documented process. Once your room is ready, we’ll begin installation. This usually lasts two to four days depending on your customized learning solution. Trained SmartLab installers travel to your school to install furniture, set up computers and media systems, and unpack all of the learning kits–leaving an organized, ready-to-use space for your students.
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What’s inside a SmartLab?
There are many parts to each SmartLab and some are customized just for you.
Peninsula Tables
Tables against a wall are called Peninsula Tables. They are collaborative workstations that support 6 students working in 3 groups. Underneath the table are power strips that students can utilize to plug in their electronics.
SmartLab Learning Process
The SmartLab Learning Process is an action-driven, repeatable process where students EXPLORE a piece of technology, PLAN the project, DO the project, REFLECT on progress, and SHARE and celebrate their learning.
Pylons
Pylons are located in the middle of the Islands and deliver data and electricity. Pylons have outlets and USB ports that allow students to connect or charge electronics at their stations.
Standalone Technology
Standalone technology pieces include a Dremel 3D printer, a Green SmartPad Zone that has 3 fully configured iPads with different apps, and a Color Laser Printer.
Large Display
Each SmartLab includes a large classroom display or Smartboard that can be used for facilitator demonstrations or group presentations.
Kit and Equipment Shelves
Custom shelving makes it easy for students to gather and store project supplies. Open shelves provide storage for work in progress or space to display completed projects.
Facilitator Workspace
This dedicated workspace gives the SmartLab Facilitator resources and tools to manage the technology in the lab. A Mac or PC serves as the primary computer.
CNC/Laser Engraver
A CNC or Laser Engraver are optional and may be located in your SmartLab.
Scope & Sequence Posters
Scope and Sequence posters provide a recommended ordering of SmartLab projects. They are color coded with 8 Areas of Exploration to ensure that students get a breadth of exposure to various technologies.
Environmental Design
Architectural drawings for current SmartLabs around the country
Hear from our happy clients.
“By moving beyond textbooks and theory, investing in SmartLab HQs technology gives students a chance to succeed in an ever-changing, fast-moving environment while fostering essential skills such as communication, flexibility, creativity, and collaboration. We’re equipping students with the tools, resources, and confidence to adapt to new technologies and ideas that push the world forward.”
“SmartLab Learning’s turnkey solutions allowed us to move quickly to implement a district-wide STEM program…the SmartLab Learning solutions plus the professional development allowed our students to be actively engaged in project-based learning immediately.”
“We are able to work with our students to get them career and college ready, and we do that K-12. SmartLabs help by getting students’ hands on projects and activities, getting them working with partners in the classroom, and getting them building something they would’ve never have imagined they could build…it’s actually shown our community what our students are capable of.”
“In our SmartLab, students become empowered and engaged as they use critical thinking, curiosity, and collaboration to apply content standards. I have yet to meet a student who doesn’t love this class or
benefit from this connected approach to learning.”
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Ready to start planning your SmartLab?
We’re excited to hear from you. Let’s change the way your students engage with math and science–in and outside the classroom.
