Whether you’re in middle school, high school, university, or somewhere in between, there’s never been a better time to be a student. Schools around the world are adopting innovative designs and practical technologies, transforming classrooms into vibrant spaces that facilitate exploration and learning.
This shift isn’t just aesthetic; a 2012 study by the Miami-Dade Public School Board found that modern architectural designs that incorporate active learning methods enhance students’ well-being and academic success. Additionally, teachers in tech-forward environments are more likely to remain in their positions.
We believe these creative upgrades and innovative ideas deserve recognition, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the most inspiring school hacks and impressive installations.
Vote for the ideas you’d like to see presented to your principal, and feel free to share photos of your school’s smart features below!
My Kid’s New School Has A Twirly Slide To Get Downstairs
This Machine That Detects Sound-Level At My University’s Library
My School Has A Nap Room
Lovely Counting Stairs
This Stapler Is Mounted Outside Of A Classroom In One Of University’s Buildings
This Is How My University Stops Thieves
My School Gym Has A Complimentary Sunscreen Dispenser
Classroom Clock
A Public Work Bench For Your Bicycle Compete With Tools And A QR Code For Common Repair Help
This Vending Machine At My School Sells Various School Supplies
My University Math Lab Chairs Have Binary On Them
My School Has Skateboard Parking
My University Provides Students With Dogs As A Stress Reliever During Finals Week
The Science Building In My University Has Periodic Tables
First Grade Classroom Has Desks With Pedals So Kids Can Move While Learning
This School Has A Slide Direct From Classroom To Playground. Childhood Dream
My School Just Put These In Everywhere On Campus
Our Local High School Has Solar Panel Tables With Usb Outlet Ports For Students
School Paints Lockers As Book Spines To Create An “Avenue Of Literature”
My University Has Coasters That Can Test Your Drink For Rape Drugs
My Cooking Class Has A Mirror On The Ceiling So We Can See What The Teacher Is Doing
How My University Is Helping Us Get Over Exam Stress
New Preschool In Japan Collects Rainwater Into Puddles For Kids To Play In
A Vending Machine For School Supplies
I Found This In My School Computer Room
This Japanese Kindergarten Is Built Around A Tree
My School’s Periodic Table
This Door In A Math Classroom
Technical University Munich Put Slides In Their Building. I’m Pretty Jealous
