learning pod

[ lur-ning pod ]

noun

, Education.

1. a small group of students who come together under the supervision of an adult, as a teacher or tutor, in a learning environment other than traditional public or private school, for lessons, academic enrichment, tutoring, or socialization with other students.
2. any such learning environment serving a small group of students.

Word History and Origins

Origin of learning pod¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Turns out his learning pod had the makings of an artists collective.

From Los Angeles Times

The other parents in our learning pod disagree, and want me to start pressuring my kids to join in every game and group activity.

From Slate

Rue Dooley, the knowledge advisor for the Society for Human Resources Management, says that childcare can come in many forms, including contracts with external childcare centers, nanny services, backup providers or learning pod companies, as well as on-site services.

From Seattle Times

Before schools shut down in spring of 2020, the parents of my 9-year-old daughter Evie’s best friend, Casey, suggested we create a learning pod.

From Slate

Alloy kept his 8- and 10-year-old children in a distance learning “pod” as classrooms stayed closed but recently decided to abandon the school district and the city.

From Washington Times