
Overview
Since 1948, Bretford has been dedicated to educational research and continual innovation. With Bretford's new Continuing Education Unit (CEU) program, we are committed to knowledge advancement that encourages and stimulates the great design of learning spaces. Through our collaboration with Interiors & Sources, Bretford CEU courses help architects, designers, educators and students earn their continuing education requirements comfortably and conveniently through the pages of the magazine.
Accredidations
Each of our CEU self-study courses are accredited by the following organizations:
- The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
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The Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC)
- As members of IDCEC, all CEU course credits are also accepted by ASID, IDC, IDEC, and IIDA. Individuals' CEUs are tracked by the NCIDQ CE Registry.
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Course Offering
Collaborative Learning in Higher Education
This course discusses the characteristics of Millenial students and how they think and learn in a variety of different educational environments. How technology and furniture are critical components of a learning space, as well as the impact of collaborative learning designs will also be explored.
- Format: Self-study
- 1.0 AIA Learning Unit (LU) - Program # J68395
- 0.1 IDCEC Continuing Education Units (CEU) - Course #40118 - Subject 4.5
Making the Most of Technology in the Classroom
This course will outline the most widely used teaching styles today and explain how technology is positively influencing the educational system. It will discuss the number of challenges that educators face with the evolution of technology, while ultimately enhancing the overall teaching and learning process.
- Format: Self-study
- 1.0 AIA Learning Unit (LU) - Program # J68396
- 0.1 IDCEC Continuing Education Units (CEU) - Course #40169 - Subject 4.5
Learning Spaces that Make the Grade
This course discusses how evidence-based design and responsive research play a role in enabling or inhibiting teaching and learning outcomes in educational spaces. Understanding the importance of design elements such as lighting, acoustics, and indoor air quality will also be a main outcome.
Format: Self-study1.0 AIA Learning Unit (LU) // Program #J683980.1 IDCEC Continuing Education Units (CEU) // Course #30103 // Subject 4.5
