Over decades, education has changed, but one aspect of the classroom has remained resolutely firm for decades: the school desk. Now, D2L, a global learning technology company … read moretransforming the way the world learns, has unveiled a one-of-a-kind example of how a rethinking of the school desk demonstrates how a more personalized approach to learning can benefit learners from primary school to working age. Working with Toronto design and creative agency Zulu Alpha Kilo, D2L has created a unique, adaptable school desk which, like D2L’s online learning platforms, such as D2L Brightspace, may be personalized according to a student’s needs. The desk – the only one of its kind – is a metaphor for D2L’s foundational belief that learning can change the world, and was designed to embody this philosophy, which D2L has followed for over 20 years, helping to deliver learning to millions around the globe. Zulu Alpha Kilo conceived the desk and brought it to life in partnership with acclaimed industrial designer Miles Keller, based on input from teachers and students of all ages. While traditional desks aren’t built with every student in mind, the team went directly to its users and asked them to imagine the perfect desk.
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