More research into the terribleness of open offices – what about schools?

More research into the terribleness of open offices – what about schools?

Byryan

Classrooms around the world have been the equivalent of open offices almost since their inception. Is this the best way? Some new research shows that schools may want to think about how the classroom affects their students. Open offices are as bad as they seem—they reduce face-to-face time by 70%: Employees at two Fortune 500…

What is the difference between a classroom and the coffee shop?

What is the difference between a classroom and the coffee shop?

Byryan

A few years ago, during a media interview for one of my books, my interviewer said something I still ponder often. Ranting about the level of distraction in his open office, he said, “That’s why I have a membership at the coworking space across the street — so I can focus.” While I fully support the backlash…