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The French NF Education standard has long since imposed health and safety requirements for furniture used in the school environment. But today, school furniture is increasingly required to meet mobility and flexibility criteria, thus challenging the traditional idea...

New teaching methods are ushering in a rethink of the ergonomics of tomorrow's classrooms. At one point, the priority was to kit them out with modern equipment and digital solutions. Today, it is all about engaging the class, helping each pupil learn better according...

Involving the pupil in the learning process is the only way of securing their academic success. Central to the active teaching method, it allows pupils to build their knowledge through research situations. A pupil who is a pro-active participant in their own learning...

The classroom must be an environment where pupils learn in conditions adapted to their needs. As a result, introducing measures that tackle each difficulty faced by pupils is of major interest in differentiated teaching. Today, even the classroom environment plays a...

The way school furniture is arranged can make learning easier, or more difficult, for each pupil. Classroom ergonomics have a positive influence on collaborative learning. Indeed, a well-designed classroom will be conducive to exchanges, sharing, and concentration for...

Pupil well-being and ergonomics are today central considerations within schools when it comes to organising a classroom. What is the ideal layout for the furniture? What type of furniture would be best suited for the pupil to work differently? How can we find layouts...

IA France has been distributing school furniture and professional furniture in France since 1996. A new development strategy has been rolled out over the last few years with the aim of offering its own range of school furniture with an added dose of innovation and...

Choosing a school table is always a bit of a headache when it comes to replacing school furniture. Supporters of dynamic teaching favour modular classrooms, while the traditionalists are more concerned about the practical aspects, and often want school tables to be...

Modular furniture means an adaptable workplace. A classroom must be able to alternate between lecture mode and group work, while a meeting room must adapt to the different needs of its users, etc. But the other major advantage of modular furniture is that it comes...

Group work is the latest teaching trend. Alternating between traditional and dynamic teaching phases makes it easier to capture and retain the pupils’ attention. But over and above these methods and initiatives, the time has come to rethink classroom design. More...

Some meeting rooms need to be modular. In a hotel, for example, or within a company, the meeting room does not always have to be arranged in a traditional way. Some speakers or trainers are keen to be able to create workspaces with 3, 4 or 5 people at certain times of...

The layout of a classroom can have a direct influence on a pupil’s attention span. Here are some principles to consider when putting together the optimal classroom for effective learning. Some underlying principles of classroom layout: • functionality: the teacher...

This is the workplace version of our Program 3.4.5., a modular table that allows multiple configurations for your business needs. You will finally be able to create collaborative workspaces, a dynamic and flexible work environment. The Office table, our modular table...

Check out our new video presenting the 3.4.5. school chair, an innovative concept by the French design agency C+B Lefebvre for IA France: WATCH THE VIDEO This school chair has been available to French schools for over a year. Buoyed by our success, we are now setting...

We have never made any secret of our wish to export our products. Given the resounding success of the 3.4.5. Program in France, it makes perfect sense to take our school furniture to foreign markets. We have chosen the Bett Show trade fair in London as our first step...

In previous articles we have seen the importance of dynamic teaching. These new learning methods can trigger changes, which is why it is essential that school furniture is adapted to dynamic learning. School furniture adapted to dynamic teaching The physical layout of...

Taking up where we left off in our last article, today we will be sharing a few tips on how to set up dynamic learning. Suggest regular breaks You can suggest taking short breaks. The aim is to encourage pupils to talk about what they’ve understood, at their own...

The concept of dynamic teaching is inspired by one fundamental observation: The best way to learn is to get actively involved in the activities. Learning should not be passive. (Nilson, 2010). We will see how dynamic teaching can be set up quite simply. The principles...