Active Learning Resources for Teaching in the Wilmeth Active Learning Center

Active Learning Classrooms

BoilerUp Classrooms In these fan-shaped classrooms, students will work at 6-person wedge-shaped tables with power at the tabletop. Triple projection screens will assure every student an excellent view of dual projected images. All tables have personal portable whiteboards and comfortable swivel task chairs.

BoilerUp Classrooms

In these fan‐shaped classrooms, students will work at 6‐person wedge‐shaped tables with power at the tabletop. Triple projection screens will assure every student an excellent view of dual projected images. All tables have personal portable whiteboards and comfortable swivel task chairs.

  1. WALC 1018 180 seats fixed wedge tables for 6, tiered / Dual projection
  2. WALC 1132 108 seats fixed wedge tables for 6, tiered / Dual projection
Eye2Eye Classrooms This model serves 4-person teams seated face-to-face at built-in long benching tables with swivel task chairs. The classroom will have dual projected images at both ends, and power will be provided to the tabletop for use of student-provided laptops.

Eye2Eye Classrooms

This model serves 4‐person teams seated face‐to‐face at built‐in long benching tables with swivel task chairs. The classroom will have dual projected images at both ends, and power will be provided to the tabletop for use of student‐provided laptops.

  1.  WALC B066 84 seats fixed benching / Dual projection both ends
Flexible Classrooms Flexible classrooms will be furnished to support rapid user-reconfiguration into face-forward, face-to-face, horseshoe, or conference table layouts, using one of two furnishing options. -- Mobile large-form tablet arm chairs -- 2- or 3-person 60” trapezoidal tables and mobile chairs. ‘Trap’ tables can be paired to create a 6- person hexagonal table. Flexible classrooms will support dual images, either on projection screens or on large flat panel displays.

Flexible Classrooms

Flexible classrooms will be furnished to support rapid user‐reconfiguration into face‐forward, face‐to‐face, horseshoe, or conference table layouts, using one of two furnishing options.
-- Mobile large‐form tablet arm chairs
-- 2‐ or 3‐person 60” trapezoidal tables and mobile chairs. ‘Trap’ tables can be paired to create a 6‐ person hexagonal table.
Flexible classrooms will support dual images, either on projection screens or on large flat panel displays.

  1. WALC 2007 90 seats mobile tablet chairs / Dual projection
  2. WALC 2087 126 seats mobile tablet chairs / Dual projection
  3. WALC 2121 40 seats trapezoid tables, reconfigurable / Dual flat panels, 1 touchscreen
  4. WALC 2127 45 seats mobile tablet chairs / 3 flat panels, 1 touchscreen
  5. WALC 3084 40 seats trapezoid tables, reconfigurable / Dual flat panels, 1 touchscreen
  6. WALC 3087 126 seats mobile tablet chairs / Dual projection
  7. WALC 3121 40 seats trapezoid tables, reconfigurable / Dual flat panels, 1 touchscreen
  8. WALC 3127 45 seats mobile tablet chairs / 3 flat panels, 1 touchscreen
  9. WALC 3132 40 seats trapezoid tables, reconfigurable / Dual flat panels, 1 touchscreen
  10. WALC 3138 50 seats trapezoid tables, reconfigurable / Dual projection
  11. WALC 3148 40 seats trapezoid tables, reconfigurable / Dual flat panels, 1 touchscreen
  12. WALC 3154 50 seats trapezoid tables, reconfigurable / Dual projection
Scale-up Classrooms The concept, known internationally as SCALE-UP, describes 9-person teams at seven foot diameter tables that allow larger discussion groups or teams of 3 students working together at user-provided laptops. Purdue’s tables are comprised of (3) 120° tables ganged around a technology hub or left loose for reconfiguration.

Scale-up Classrooms

The concept, known internationally as SCALE-UP, describes 9-person teams at seven foot diameter tables that allow larger discussion groups or teams of 3 students working together at user-provided laptops. Purdue’s tables are comprised of (3) 120° tables ganged around a technology hub or left loose for reconfiguration.

  1. WALC B091 72 seats ganged 9‐sta tables / Dual projection both ends
  2. WALC B093 72 seats ganged 9‐sta tables / Dual projection both ends
  3. WALC 1087 108 seats ganged 9‐sta tables / Dual projection both ends
  4. WALC 1121 72 seats ganged 9‐sta tables / High‐tech, dual projection both ends, 8 flat panels
  5. WALC 2124 54 seats ganged 9‐sta tables / High‐tech, 6 flat panels
  6. WALC 3122 54 seats ganged 9‐sta tables / 6 flat panels
6Round Classrooms The 6Round model supports 6-person discussion groups seated at either: -- Built-in 60” round tables -- Loose pairs of trapezoidal tables (ganged into a hexagon) These classrooms will have dual projected images at both ends. Floor boxes or convenience outlets at the tabletops will be provided.

6Round Classrooms

The 6Round model supports 6‐person discussion groups seated at either:
-- Built‐in 60” round tables
-- Loose pairs of trapezoidal tables (ganged into a hexagon)
These classrooms will have dual projected images at both ends. Floor boxes or convenience outlets at the tabletops will be provided.

  1. WALC B058 102 seats ganged trapezoid tables for 6 / Dual projection both ends
  2. WALC B074 102 seats fixed 60” diameter tables for 6 / Dual projection both ends
  3. WALC 2051 72 seats ganged trapezoid tables for 6 / Dual projection both ends
Theater/Performance Classroom WALC will provide an intimate theatre-style classroom that will support a choice of either dual projected images or widescreen projection for films. It will be furnished with upholstered seating with self-storing tablets. The small ADA-compliant performance area will have user-friendly theatrical lighting and curtains. The WALC receiving room, abutting the performance area, may be used as an ersatz ‘Green Room’.

Theater/Performance Classoom  

WALC will provide an intimate theatre‐style classroom that will support a choice of either dual projected images or widescreen projection for films. It will be furnished with upholstered seating with self‐storing tablets. The small ADA‐compliant performance area will have user‐friendly theatrical lighting and curtains. The WALC receiving room, abutting the performance area, may be used as an ersatz ‘Green Room’.

  1.  WALC 1055 329 seats theatre, performance area / Dual and wide‐format projection
Turn2Team Classrooms These classrooms are furnished with pairs of wide and narrow strip-tables with power at the tabletop. Students will be provided with comfortable swivel task chairs and can face forward for presentation or exams, or turn to team in groups. Those sitting at the narrower front tables can swivel and move backward to gather in teams of 4 or more with students sitting at the wider rear ‘teaming table’.

Turn2Team Classrooms

These classrooms are furnished with pairs of wide and narrow strip‐tables with power at the tabletop.   Students will be provided with comfortable swivel task chairs and can face forward for presentation or exams, or turn to team in groups.  Those sitting at the narrower front tables can swivel and move backward to gather in teams of 4 or more with students sitting at the wider rear ‘teaming table’.

  1. WALC 2088 66 seats fixed tables / Dual projection
  2. WALC 3090 60 seats fixed tables / Dual projection