Class MLE (Modern Learning Environments) Brochure

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Welcome to the class*introduction to MLE Rather than page upon page of products and prices, we’ll talk about what MLE is, what it means to you, and how class* can help your school meet the Ministry of Education’s requirements.

The days of the dingy classroom fi lled with rows of wooden desks and unfriendly one-size-fi ts-all chairs in straight lines facing the blackboard are, thankfully, behind us. The Modern Learning Environment, or MLE, is all about making the changes away from those days.

prices, we’ll talk about what MLE is, what it means can help your school meet

why? Today, education recognises that stimulated, happy children make better students and, as a result, classrooms are brighter, lighter, better-ventilated, soundproofed and really importantly, can be used for more thanone purpose.

In addition, as electronic teaching aideslike computers, fl at screen televisions anddigital projectors replace blackboards,and tablets replace books, it really is noover-claim to say that tomorrow’s classroomis already here.

MoE says: “The majority of school buildings were built between 1950 and the 70s. Since then, teaching practice and student learning needs have changed signifi cantly. New technologies and building materials allow for new, vibrant and well-connected learning spaces. All students deserve to be taught in these new modern learning environments, and benefi t from new teaching methods. The Modern Learning Environment (MLE) assessment process was introduced in 2010 as part of the changes to the 10 Year Property Plan (10YPP) process and Five Year Agreement (5YA) funding.”

“We shapeour buildings;thereafter,they shape us.”WinstonChurchill

WHEN IT COMES TO THE FURNITURE IN LEARNING SPACES,THE MINISTRY’S ASKS TWO QUESTIONS:

1. “does the furniture allow for collaborative or small group workand enable the creation of a varietyof room layouts.”

2. “is it ergonomically designedand suitable for a variety of student physical sizes.”

You can read a wholelot more the Ministry ofEducation’s general MLE requirements here:http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/Schools/PropertyToolBox/StateSchools/Design/ModernLearningEnvironment.aspx

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“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve meand I learn.”Benjamin Franklin

WATERING HOLE: Informal learning, discuss & create meaning. Where kids come together to exchange ideas and cross-pollinate.

THINK: A kid doing computer programming and another studying art sharing ideas about the creative process.

MOUNTAIN TOP: Presenting and publishing, demonstrating understanding. Here a student celebrates and shares their learnings with peers.

THINK: A student presenting their science project to the class.

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1. LOGICAL LEARNERS:Students who move to the area of the class that best suits what they are doing. For work done in groups, they’ll go to the conference area, but move to more solitary areas for study. These kids have strongly mathematical, analytical minds, and excel at problem solving.

2. CREATIVE LEARNERS:These pupils prefer low spaces with individual seating, but also like to be able to interact because it gives them the opportunity to see what’s going on. The more artistic, conceptual minds fi t into this category; future artists, writers, entrepreneurs and designers.

3. CONTROLLED LEARNERS:These guys love individual spaces, because it not only keeps them from being distracted; it also means that they can keep all their personal property nearby. They have highly organisational minds, and detailed planning is a real strength. Administrators, planners, analysts and accountants come from this group.

4. INTERPERSONAL LEARNERS: Kids who want to sit facing each other in group situations, where they can interact as much as they need to. They are highly developed emotionally, musically, spiritually and expressively; Teachers, social workers, nurses and musicians.

CAVE: Independent, refl ective.A place to withdraw from the hubbub of the classroom, and fi nd the “me time” to refl ect and explore.

THINK: A beanbag surrounded by bookshelves.

CAMPFIRE: Formal learning, listenand absorb knowledge. A placewhere stories are shared, ideas areexchanged and the group builds on each other’s ideas.

THINK: A class brainstorming ideasto help their community save energy.

SANDPIT: Will it work? How does it work? A place to play, create prototypes and experiment without worrying about mess, water or damaging surfaces.

THINK: A budding engineer testing his paper bridge design to see if it will hold up a toy car.

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bookshelves.

Formal learning, listenand absorb knowledge. where stories are shared, ideas areexchanged and the group builds on

CAMPFIRE: Formal learning, listenand absorb knowledge. where stories are shared, ideas areexchanged and the group builds on

and detailed planning is a real strength. Administrators, planners, analysts and accountants come from this group.

and detailed planning is a real strength. Administrators, planners, analysts and accountants come from this group.

Based on the philosophy of Reggio Emilia, MLE maintains that kids are so infl uenced by the environment they learn in, that it should be considered as the ‘third’ teacher (assuming that teachers/parents and the child themselves are the fi rst and second teachers).

What is MLE?

Because different children learn in different ways, the core function

of a Modern Learning Environment is to provide

learning spaces that complement the

different ways in which kids

learn:

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Needless to say, it takes a fl exible learning space to cater for all these learning styles. These spaces are much more exciting, fun places for kids to be in, making learning quicker and more effective. Giving kids maximum opportunityto connect to learning inmany different ways,means their brainsdevelop accordingly.

CAVE: Independent, refl ective.

kids maximum opportunity

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LOOK FOR OUR MLE ICONWherever you see the MLE Icon alongside an item in our brochures, catalogues or on our website, it means that item is MLE compliant. It either goes up and down, moves around easily, or does both. That it’s great for working alone and in groups. That it comes in eye-catching colours, is comfortable and adjusts to support growing bodies properly.

“Logic willget youfrom A to B. Imaginationwill take you everywhere.”AlbertEinstein

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what with? PUTTING THEORY INTO PRACTICE

A great example of how effectively MLE furniture can work is the Buddy Eclipse Table.

By itself, it’s an ideal solo workstation, with a neat ‘bite’ out of it so that kids can get really comfy if using a laptop or tablet. But combine four Eclipse tables, and you’ve created a colourful group work or discussion setting. Even better, combine the Buddy Eclipse with tables in the Buddy Jigsaw range – the Bend, Bow & Bridge tables – and you have an almost endless variety of engaging and useful shapes to create.

No more wasted spaces at the end of the classroom either, thanks to innovations like the Buddy TeacherWall. What used to dead space is now where the teaching begins. Sliding whiteboards, adjustable shelves, lockable cupboards – everything needed to keep the teacher in the classroom, and keep the kids involved.

where do Istart? Thanks to the latest in CAD technology, class* can create a to-scale 3D image, allowing you to see exactly how your new MLE will look when furnished. One of our experienced team would be only too happy to chat to you about creating a CAD and placing items in it from the huge MLE-compliant range of furniture we keep in stock.

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WHO DO I CONTACT?

If you still have any questions,or there’s more you’d like to knowabout MLE and the furniture wekeep in stock, just email us [email protected] call us on FREEPHONE 0800 33 75 74One of our experienced teamwill gladly help.

where do Istart?Thanks to the latest in CAD technology, to-scale 3D image, allowing you to see exactly how your new MLE will look when furnished. One of our experienced team would be only too happy to chat to you about creating a CAD

One of our experienced teamwill gladly help.

do Istart?Thanks to the latest in CAD technology, to-scale 3D image, allowing you to see exactly how your new

bodies properly.

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bodies properly.

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what dokids think?An important part of fi nding the right furniture for your spaceis fi nding out what the kids who’ll be using it think.Ask them a few simple questions:

• Is it comfortable?• Is it easy to move? • Do they like the colours? • Is it easy for them to make it fi t their bodies? • Is it exciting and fun to use? • What do they like about it most? • What would they change?

We love hearing feedback from kids,so please share it with us – there’s nobetter way for us to make sure our furnituremeets their needs. After all – they’re theones who use it.

• Is it exciting and fun to use? • What do they like about it most?

We love hearing feedback from kids,so please share it with us – there’s nobetter way for us to make sure our furnituremeets their needs. After all – they’re the

• Is it easy for them to make it fi t their bodies? • Is it exciting and fun to use?

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• Is it exciting and fun to use? • What do they like about it most?

We love hearing feedback from kids,so please share it with us – there’s nobetter way for us to make sure our furnituremeets their needs. After all – they’re the

TOMORROW’S CLASSROOM, RIGHT NOW

If you think about how much the classroom has changed, you’ll realise just how much the furniture has had to change too. And as tablets and computers replace books and paper more and more, so the furniture will have to keep on making changes.

class* stocks an enormous range of fl exible, easily moveable furniture that not only satisfi es the Ministry of Education’s MLE criteria; it is, simply put, furniture and equipment kids love to use.

Our range of MLE furniture includes height-adjustable desks and seating that allow students at the back a better view of the learning space, multi-shape tables that can be used in learning pods or for solo work. Wall tiles that use sound absorbent materials as a simple, effective way to ensure that teachers are can focus on teaching, not repeating.

From ottomans to bean bags and chairs, teacher aides, classroom and computer storage and more in bright, durable colours, with features that have been road tested in classrooms across New Zealand.

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Opal Custom Made

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We also offer a full range of custom made

office furniture, made to fit by our expert

craftsmen. A chance to stand out from the

crowd and have something that no-one

else has, with your personal taste reflected

in a wide range of features and finishes.

The Opal range includes:

• Desks • Workstations

• Credenzas • Book shelves

• Tables • Boardroom Tables

• Cupboards • And more

Please call us to enquire.

Price on application.

Library Issues Desks

• Made to suit your individual requirements

• Please contact us to discuss your ideas

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Presto Mid Back

Operator

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Sturdy Glide Filing

Cabinet

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Strata Flip Tables

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“When we had a special

requirement you were able to

source it at a reasonable price.

That gives me confi dence to

continue to use you. ”

Principal,Trident High School

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Laptop Mobile Workstation

• Substantial and highly mobile – great for MLE

• Flip top for easy storage

• Height adjustable from 680 – 750mm

• Top size: 600w x 480mm d

• Colours: Diamond Fleck

North Island Price: $228

South Island Price: $233

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Lexus Heavy Duty Tables

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High Buddy Moon Table

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Forum Group Table

with pullout trays

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Lexus Lab / Art bench

See Page 52

Study Carrel

See Page 28

Buddy Isometric Tables

See Page 25

Metalwork Technology Bench

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“I have always found their staff

to be great to deal with, their

product consistent in quality,

and follow-up means there

is a personal element to the

relationship. It arrives on time, is

packed economically to reduce

freight costs, and well-priced.”

Property Manager,

Darfi eld High School

“You and your colleagues have

always been so helpful with

sourcing the best quotes and

equipment for our needs, and

always ready to go the extra

mile if things change.

It is always a pleasure doing

business... and I look forward

to this continuing for many

years to come. ”

Executive Offi cer,

Bay of Islands College

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Buddy Eclipse Table

• Hugely popular shape

• Great as a single laptop station

• Put into groups for discussions

• Ideal for MLE requirements (See Buddy MLE leg system for more details)

• Sturdy 38mm diameter legs with robust bracing for added strength

• Standard height options; 400, 525, 575, 625, 675 and 725mm

• Also available height adjustable legs and on castors – surcharge applies

• Option of 900 and 1200mm diameter hardwearing 25mm thick Melamine tops with durable

PVC protective edging

• Available in Jazz Blue, Apple Green, Tangelo – further colours available with surcharge

900mm diameter

1200mm diameter

North Island Price: $162 North Island Price: $191

South Island Price: $169 South Island Price: $197

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Buddy Jigsaw Table Range

• NZ’s largest, most creative collection of interlocking tables

• Join all these tables together in numerous configurations

Buddy Bend & Bow Tables

• Ultimate MLE furniture

• Create limitless classroom combos; snakes, circles and more

• Ideal as a teacher’s hub and group work, or solo work

• 1600 x 600 hardwearing 25mm thick melamine tops with durable PVC protective edging

• Sturdy 38mm diameter legs with robust bracing for added strength

• Standard height options; 400, 525, 575, 625, 675 and 725mm

• Also available – height adjustable legs and castors – surcharge applies (see Buddy MLE leg

system on page 22 for more details)

• Top colours: Jazz Blue, Apple Green, Tangelo – further colours available with surcharge

Buddy Bend Table:

North Island $261

South Island $274

Buddy Bow Table:

North Island $261

South Island $274

Bend + Bow Combo:

North Island $488

South Island $524

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• Ultimate MLE furniture

• Create limitless classroom combos; snakes, circles and more

• Ideal as a teacher’s hub and group work, or solo work

• 1600 x 600 hardwearing 25mm thick melamine tops with durable PVC protective edging

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• Stylish and sturdy

• Supportive back rest and thick foam seat

• Integrated handle for easy carrying

• Stacks up to 10 chairs high

• Nylon stacking guides protect frame

• Optional linking system - available with

surcharge

• Upholstered in fabric or PU leather

• Colours: Black or Navy fabric, Black PU

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Bodyflex Compact Junior Chair

• A smaller version of the Bodyflex Pro chair

- ideal for ages 5-10

• Anatomically designed double-skinned shell

promotes good posture

• Body-fitting backrest reduces fatigue, keeping

students alert

• Specially contoured seat shape reduces discomfort

and encourages good circulation

• Cantilever frame provides natural flex for comfort

• 3 popular seat heights: 350, 400, 440mm

• All components are fully recyclable

• Colours: Blue or Charcoal



Bodyflex Pro Chair

• Anatomically designed double-skinned shell

promotes good posture

• Body-fitting backrest reduces fatigue , keeping

students alert

• Specially contoured seat shape reduces discomfort

and encourages good circulation

• Cantilever frame provides natural flex for comfort

• 3 popular seat heights: 350, 400, 440mm

• All components are fully recyclable

• Colours: Blue or Charcoal

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Magnum Student Chair

• Maintenance free

• Ventilated seat reduces perspiration, increases

student comfort

• Strong UV stabilised polypropylene construction

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• Colours: Navy Blue, Burgundy or White

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• Well-shaped and well-padded seat and

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• Colours: Black or Navy Blue fabric,

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21st Century Soft Seating

ottomans, beanbags & fl oor cushions

Tomorrow’s classroom, today.

Our extensive range of highly mobile,

durable, fl exible MLE-compliant seating

makes any learning space a nicer place to be.

Easy to move, easy on the eye, popular with

students and staff and it’s easy to see why.

Century Soft Seating

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