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Colorado Companies to Watch: Creative Learning Systems/SmartLab
Longmont
ColoradoBiz Staff //July 8, 2024//
Colorado Companies to Watch: Creative Learning Systems/SmartLab
Longmont
ColoradoBiz Staff //July 8, 2024//
Creative Learning Systems/SmartLab provides K-12 students with a breadth of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) experiences. It creates an environment where students follow their curiosity to solve real-world problems that are relevant to them. By leveraging their curiosity, learners make deeper connections to core math and science concepts.
“The anticipated growth of STEM jobs over the next 20 years is a big influence on how institutions will invest in education,” said Denise Basler, the company’s director of human resources. “Declining public school enrollment and increased private school competition means institutions need to have more program differentiations within the school or district to drive attendance.”
SmartLabs are built to maximize engagement. Desks are spread across the room with pair and group stations to facilitate collaboration. Teachers do not lecture or stand at the front of the classroom and present to students. The facilitator wanders around the room to ensure students are partnering well and pushing themselves beyond their comfort zones.
“At the core of everything we do is our unwavering commitment to our customers, the students and educators we serve,” Basler said. “We listen to their feedback, anticipate their needs and go above and beyond to deliver exceptional STEM and PBL [problem-based learning] experiences. Our customer-centric approach guides every decision we make, ensuring that we always put their needs first.”
