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MiEN Company Releases White Paper on Creating a Scholastic Esports Program
08 Jun

MiEN Company Releases White Paper on Creating a Scholastic Esports Program

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="MiEN Company Releases White Paper on Creating a Scholastic Esports Program" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text] New paper covers curriculums, career pathways, funding, planning and effective space design for competitive gaming  [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1674749198066{margin-top: 30px !important;}"]GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – June 9, 2022 – An increasing number…

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A Year in Review: 2021 at MiEN Company
15 Dec

A Year in Review: 2021 at MiEN Company

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="A Year in Review: 2021 at MiEN Company" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Author: Dr. Christina Counts[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]Every year with the arrival of December, it’s hard to believe the year is actually coming to a close. And this year is no exception. As schools have reopened for in-person…

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MiEN Company’s New KIO Tinker Table Quickly Switches from a Bookcase to a Workstation and More
08 Nov

MiEN Company’s New KIO Tinker Table Quickly Switches from a Bookcase to a Workstation and More

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="New table adapts to multiple learning needs in classrooms, media centers, makerspaces and STEAM labs" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1706974767587{margin-top: 30px !important;}"]GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Nov. 9, 2021 – Schools’ limited space means that they need furniture that can adapt to multiple situations. For this reason,…

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Introducing the 2021 MiEN Showroom
20 Oct

Introducing the 2021 MiEN Showroom

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Introducing the 2021 MiEN Showroom" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Author: Kevin Ecarius[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]When designing new school and/or office spaces, it’s important to choose furniture solutions that will best serve the people who will use the space. For the designers of these spaces, it can be challenging to…

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Inclusive Design to Support Equity and Diversity
15 Sep

Inclusive Design to Support Equity and Diversity

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Inclusive Design to Support Equity and Diversity" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]Diversity in universities is rapidly expanding, and the current generation is known as the most diverse generation in history in terms of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, and more. So many of the needs of…

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3 Reasons Why University Libraries Still Matter
02 Sep

3 Reasons Why University Libraries Still Matter

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="3 Reasons Why University Libraries Still Matter" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Author: Dr. Christina Counts[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]Universities have had to innovate to meet student expectations and school needs, and university libraries and learning spaces play a central role. Librarians have been at the forefront of a shift in…

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5 Benefits of Esports in Schools
02 Sep

5 Benefits of Esports in Schools

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="5 Benefits of Esports in Schools" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]As the esports industry has grown, academic esports teams have also become more common as an extracurricular activity. Students of all backgrounds are attracted to esports for a variety of reasons, but many are drawn in…

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5 Functions of Active Learning Classrooms
11 Aug

5 Functions of Active Learning Classrooms

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="5 Functions of Active Learning Classrooms" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]Active learning classrooms are more than just learning spaces outfitted with technology. These engaging and dynamic learning environments support new pedagogy, active learning, and students’ development of essential skills. Implementing active learning spaces puts a greater…

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Modern Food Court Design Ideas: For Schools, Universities, and Offices
30 Jul

Modern Food Court Design Ideas: For Schools, Universities, and Offices

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Modern Food Court Design Ideas: For Schools, Universities, and Offices" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Author: Dr. Christina Counts[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]Modern food courts and cafeterias in K-12 schools, universities, and office spaces have transformed into places for more than just eating. While these spaces offer quick and convenient meal…

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5 Steps to Establish a Collaborative Learning Environment When Designing New Learning Facilities
27 Jul

5 Steps to Establish a Collaborative Learning Environment When Designing New Learning Facilities

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="5 Steps to Establish a Collaborative Learning Environment When Designing New Learning Facilities" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]Not all schools have designated spaces for collaborative learning, so sometimes student collaboration must take place in the hallway, cafeteria, or other makeshift spaces. While finding multiple ways to…

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