SMALLab Learning Expands Embodied Learning Environment Beyond the Traditional Classroom

April 30, 2015 - PRLog -- SMALLab Learning, the leader in embodied learning environments, continues its rapid growth by expanding its immersive, interactive classrooms beyond schools into commercial retail space and announcing new purchasing programs. SMALLab Learning utilizes interactive media to enhance K-12 students’ understanding across a broad range of topics such as math, physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, English language and performing arts.

“Learning increases by 30% when it’s made collaborative, engaging and fun,” said David Birchfield, CEO of SMALLab Learning. “Embodied learning engages all the senses and immerses the students into the content. At SMALLab Learning, we are demonstrating how our interactive classrooms can empower teachers and educate students in the 21st Century. By expanding our offering to more location possibilities and new subscription models, the SMALLab programs will be more accessible to the students and schools.”

Alternative Learning Environments

Alternative destinations dubbed SMALLab Learning Centers are being explored to host the SMALLab environment in spaces outside of schools. This public-private partnership will place the Centers into retail spaces, museums, etc., which provide schools an opportunity to have greater access to SMALLab scenarios.  Company leadership is meeting with developers and property managers around the country to structure funding and hosting models that allow for easier school system access to these programs in centralized locations in major cities.

The SMALLab Learning’s environment will be showcased to developers, school administrators and media at Episcopal School of Baton Rouge on Tuesday, June 9.

New Subscription & Content Options

Access and usage of the lab is still available for purchase; however, SMALLab Learning has also established a new subscription and content program. This program allows for schools or retail environments to make an investment over time. The new pricing structure reduces upfront costs and enables educators to focus on teaching and learning.

About SMALLab Learning

SMALLab’s embodied learning scenarios are kinesthetic, collaborative and multi-modal. They enable interactive learning that is engaging for students and has been demonstrated to significantly increase learning gains. There are hundreds of embodied learning activities in SMALLab Learning’s diverse library and the number is rapidly growing. Additionally, educators can easily create their own learning activities with a minimum of technical expertise.

SMALLab Learning’s motion-capture technology tracks students’ 3D movements as they learn in this captivating space. For example, as students are learning about a physics concept such as velocity, they can hear the sound of their actions getting faster. They can see graphs and equations that represent their motions in real time. They can feel the weight of an object in their hand as they interact in real physical space.

Founded in 2010, SMALLab Learning is poised for aggressive growth in 2015 through relationships with new partners.  The National Science Foundation, MacArthur Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funded its research regarding embodied learning. For more information, please visit www.SMALLabLearning.com.