Creating Modern Learning Environments or Innovative Learning Spaces as the Ministry now calls them is a large part of the Ministry's plan for all schools across NZ to 2021.

Innovative Learning Spaces come with many considerations. Firstly there is the Physical Space:

• The use of space - quiet areas, wet areas, collaborative spaces, group spaces, whole of Hub spaces, breakout spaces
• Indoor - Outdoor flow
• Air flow
• Natural lighting
• Sound quality
• Furniture

Secondly the use of Technologies or Blended Learning:

• Choose your own Device / Bring your own Device
• Using technologies as a tool to enhance learning
• Ubiquity (anywhere, anytime learning)

Most importantly there are changes to teaching and learning OR Pedagogy:

• Collaboration of students and teachers ... Team work
• Student Choice or Agency
• Feedback
• Creating new Learning Opportunities
• Connectedness
• Problem Solving
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Leadership
• Communication
• Emotional Intelligence