A School in Transformation: Innovative FLL Spaces Inaugurated at Lucio Fontana Comprehensive Institute
A well-attended and engaging morning marked the inauguration of the new Future Learning Lab (FLL) 1+4 environments (FCL approach), developed in accordance with the INDIRE Manifesto at the Lucio Fontana Comprehensive Institute.
The event opened with remarks from the School Principal, who officially welcomed the authorities and guests in attendance, highlighting the strategic importance of the redesign of the ground-floor spaces of the lower secondary school. The Principal emphasized how these new learning environments represent a concrete step toward a more flexible, participatory, and inclusive approach to education, capable of meeting contemporary learning needs.
The program continued with a series of high-level presentations related to INDIRE's research on innovative learning environments. Dr. Raffaella Carro presented the FLL-IT research project, while Dr. Lorenzo Guasti focused on the sustainability of educational laboratories, particularly makerspaces. Dr. Giovanni Nulli then explored the topic of professional development, presenting the training initiatives already carried out at the Institute and outlining future development opportunities.
This was followed by an address from Claudia Pratelli, Councillor of the City of Rome, who emphasized how environments of this kind can become a valuable resource for the wider local community, in connection with the IEP Project (Priority Educational Interest), which supports educational and school-based activities in specific contexts such as the Labaro district.
Representing Rome's Municipio XV, Tatiana Marchisio, Councillor for Education and Culture, highlighted the value of modular learning spaces: environments designed to welcome everyone, moving beyond the rigidity of traditional classrooms and fostering more equitable and inclusive participation.
Particularly significant was the presentation by Dr. Mancari from the Technical Office of Municipio XV, who, through a visual narrative, retraced the various stages of the renovation process over the last ten years, leading up to today's achievement.
The event was attended by numerous members of the school and institutional community, including the Administrative Director (DSGA), school principals from the area, representatives of law enforcement agencies, administrative staff, and safety professionals such as Dr. Presutti, the school's Health and Safety Manager (RSPP). Their presence contributed to a meaningful moment of shared celebration.
A symbolic highlight of the inauguration was the ribbon-cutting ceremony, held near the aquaponics area promoted by Professor Alessandro Pucci. The white ribbon, framed by a green backdrop and decorated with red flowers, symbolized growth and the harmonious relationship between nature and innovation.
Following the ceremony, guests participated in visiting activities within the new learning environments. The third-grade primary class of CS9, guided by teachers Clementina Fontanella and Giovanna Ilari, showcased three-dimensional construction activities using paper and cardboard in the science laboratory.
Equally engaging was the experience presented by Class 3F of the lower secondary school, led by Professor Francesco Cara, who offered a musical performance using a variety of instruments in the music laboratory.
Later, a fourth-grade class, accompanied by teachers Flavia Stabile and Eleonora Lucchetti, demonstrated a collaborative research activity in the TEAL classroom through the use of digital devices and interactive digital boards.
The program concluded with Class 3G of the lower secondary school, guided by Professor Giulia Scatamacchia and trainer Marco Pratesi, who delivered an open lesson on the use of 3D printers, demonstrating how technology can become a powerful and practical tool for learning.
The inauguration thus became much more than a celebratory occasion: it was a genuine experience of school life in action, offering tangible evidence of the potential of learning environments designed for the future.
