The Future Classroom Lab Community

The Future Classroom Lab community consists of a diverse group of actors, from educators and practitioners, to policymakers, researchers, and industry representatives. The FCL brings together different stakeholders and facilitates exchange and collaboration among them.

The group of Future Classroom Lab Lead Ambassadors support European Schoolnet to promote and mainstream the results of different projects in their countries and regions. They also support educational change and innovation by facilitating local school and teacher networks, promoting new pedagogical practices, and connecting local educators to the European scene of educational innovation. Find out more information here.

Over the years, various actors have been inspired by the idea of the Future Classroom Lab and have developed their own learning labs which often introduce or adapt the concept of the FCL Learning Zones. To link these initiatives, the FCL has developed the Network of Innovative Learning Labs which features innovative spaces modelled on the FCL concept but adapted to local needs and circumstances. Learning spaces that are part of the network regularly exchange between themselves on topics such as learning lab management, cooperation with third actors, teacher training activities, etc. Learn more about the Future Classroom Lab Network of Labs.

The FCL has a mission to support school innovation and challenge education actors to rethink the role of pedagogy, technology, and space. Since the beginning, a number of commercial actors have supported the sustainability of the FCL space and initiative. The community of FCL industry partners provide the lab with some of the latest technology and equipment created for schools, and benefit from a number of benefits and networking opportunities throughout the year.

A number of European Schoolnet's member ministries of education have expressed interest in the area of school innovation and classroom set up. The Interactive Classroom Working Group has been created to bring together these actors to explore common areas of concern, share experience, and address policy challenges related to the integration of a wide range of new trends and technologies in the classroom and their impact on teaching and learning.

The Scientix Community

Scientix is the leading science education community in Europe. Over the past 14 years, Scientix has worked to advance STEM education on a global scale, providing a range of resources and services with a particular focus on four core areas of activity. These areas are defined in close consultation with the Ministries of Education STEM Representatives Working Group and focus on improving STEM education at all levels, linking STEM education to global challenges, widening access to STEM careers and facilitating exchange and peer learning among STEM educators. These priorities are translated into transformative projects and initiatives focused of a wide range of topics and classroom innovations, from environmental education to integrated STEM teaching and learning. Bringing together educators, policymakers, industry partners and EdTech providers, Scientix aims to strengthen education through concerted effort and collaboration.

A community for sharing and for co-creation, Scientix connects and oversees a range of initiatives that enables the participation of all key stakeholders in science education. Through the Scientix ambassadors programme, teachers exchange, learn and collaborate. As part of the STEM School Label, schools can transform their STEM strategy and gain recognition. Taking part in the Scientix STEM Alliance, Industry partners can engage with educators in Europe and contribute to preparing education for the future.

Because STEM is everywhere, Scientix strives to build a world where education is integrated and STEM topics connect with the world around us, helping students understand the value of STEM for them and for society, and recognise the importance of critical thinking and trans disciplinarity.

European Schoolnet reaches a vibrant and active community of policymakers, researcher, school leaders, teachers, teachers' trainers, students, ITE educators, ICT experts and Ed Tech companies passionate by improving and making an impact in Europe's education.