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Teachers are constantly seeking new ways to keep students engaged throughout the day.
While 2020 threw a curveball to the education sector as alternative learning methods had to be quickly employed, it also peeled back the curtain on challenges we hadn’t imagined yet.
It may sound odd, but there’s never been a better time to reimagine your workspace.
Your space might work. It may be functional. But is it a great space?
That’s the key difference between good and great work. You and your employees or students should be as comfortable and productive as can be, and that starts with a space that’s designed well, has the right furniture and is safe for all who are using it.
The classroom is a place to learn, grow and inspire.
Students and educators both benefit from a quality learning environment, one that’s full of interaction and engaging activities. While this year is very different, schools are still tasked with providing the best education for their students and making their time in class as rewarding as possible.
The mission of educators does not change.
Educators and administrators have a lot to think about these days when it comes to safety, sanitization, and adherence to CDC guidelines. And many may not know where to find the right products and solutions to meet their needs.
We spoke with Kandice Tjebkes, HNI’s Director of Colors, Materials, and Finishes, and John Schwind, a senior textiles engineer for HNI, to learn more about easy-to-clean materials that will keep schools and their occupants safer in the upcoming year.
For many children across the United States, school is back in session – and it’s shaping up to be a school year unlike anything they have ever experienced.
The classroom will look different this fall, but at HON, we’re committed to developing solutions that support ongoing learning opportunities in and out of the classroom.
When it comes to education, there’s no question that teaching methods and the availability of school resources have a tremendous influence over a child’s ability to learn. But classroom design also has an impact on the learning experience—as much as 16% according to research from Building and Environment. Color, and how it’s incorporated within the classroom space, was examined as part of this 2015 study of over 3,700 students.
Does your office have a pack rat? The desk that is always cluttered with piles of paperwork strewn about, never able to find what they are looking for? Tackle the mess with these helpful tips to help declutter and clean up your workspace to get back on track:
The Worksurface
With work stations often shrinking in today’s office, if we clutter it up with papers and personal items, we lose this valuable real estate. Take time to work through the stacks of paperwork and organize them into the following categories:
January: a time for the post-holiday blues, scraping icy windshields, and of course, New Years’ resolutions. Resolutions aren’t your thing? As an alternative to the singularly focused resolution, let’s try an overhaul in 2019! Here’s five areas where you can revitalize and remake yourself this year:
As the holidays approach and we welcome a time of celebration, ensure that everything is covered prior to closing time. To do this, plan ahead so that you don’t fall behind in the interim. Check out our three tips below on how to get ahead of that work:
Tip 1: Create a To Do List
While we all know that twiddling our fingers and shooting the breeze with nearby co-workers limits our productivity, not all of us are clued in to productive habits. If you’ve ever wondered how to get more out of the limited hours of your work day, here’s a few tips to get you on the right track!
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