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The places we learn are more blurred than ever before. Both formal and informal learning environments are changing the face of education.
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Indoor air systems crucial to curbing spread of viruses, aerosol researchers say.

Indoor air systems crucial to curbing spread of viruses, aerosol researchers say. | Learning spaces and environments | Scoop.it
With COVID an ongoing concern and flu season getting started, aerosol researchers say there needs to be a focus on improving the quality of the air we all breathe while inside.
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How Bad Indoor Air Quality Can Affect Your Brain

How Bad Indoor Air Quality Can Affect Your Brain | Learning spaces and environments | Scoop.it
While we tend to worry about inhaling viral particles like the coronavirus, new research shows the air quality at work may have subtle effects on cognitive function.
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Poorly ventilated schools are a super-spreader event waiting to happen. It may be as simple as opening windows

Poorly ventilated schools are a super-spreader event waiting to happen. It may be as simple as opening windows | Learning spaces and environments | Scoop.it
With evidence showing the COVID virus is airborne, it’s no coincidence many outbreaks in schools have occurred in winter – when windows are closed.
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What Science Forgot About Airborne Pandemics

What Science Forgot About Airborne Pandemics | Learning spaces and environments | Scoop.it
The first way to fight a new virus would once have been opening the windows.
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5 tips for ventilation to reduce COVID risk at home and work

5 tips for ventilation to reduce COVID risk at home and work | Learning spaces and environments | Scoop.it
Open windows and doors, use fans, and set your aircon to pull fresh air from outside.
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Perhaps we will build hospitals with opening windows in the future?
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Majority of Queensland classrooms record higher carbon dioxide levels increasing COVID-19 risk, study shows

Majority of Queensland classrooms record higher carbon dioxide levels increasing COVID-19 risk, study shows | Learning spaces and environments | Scoop.it
Almost two-thirds of Brisbane classrooms monitored for air quality have recorded carbon dioxide levels at high risk for COVID-19 transmission, a new study finds.
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Australia's air quality culture criticised as experts point to ventilation as key in COVID-19 fight

Australia's air quality culture criticised as experts point to ventilation as key in COVID-19 fight | Learning spaces and environments | Scoop.it
An expert in air quality is warning Australia's reticence to improve ventilation and acknowledge airborne spread of COVID-19 is leading to lockdowns that could have been avoided.
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Australia must get serious about airborne infection transmission. Here's what we need to do

Australia must get serious about airborne infection transmission. Here's what we need to do | Learning spaces and environments | Scoop.it
The evidence shows the main way COVID-19 spreads is through the air. I propose 3 steps Australia needs to take to protect people from infection risk and other indoor air hazards.
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How To Improve School Ventilation Without Spending Thousands

How To Improve School Ventilation Without Spending Thousands | Learning spaces and environments | Scoop.it
Better ventilation is part of President Biden’s plan for schools to resume in-person learning. Here’s how schools can do that quickly and without major investments.
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Why Aren't We Talking More About Ventilation?

Why Aren't We Talking More About Ventilation? | Learning spaces and environments | Scoop.it
How is it that six months into a respiratory pandemic, we are still doing so little to mitigate airborne transmission?
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