out-of-classroom vs out-of-the-classroom

Both "out-of-classroom" and "out-of-the-classroom" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Out-of-classroom" is more commonly used when referring to activities or experiences that occur outside of a traditional classroom setting, while "out-of-the-classroom" is used when specifically referring to something outside of a particular classroom.

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out-of-classroom

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to activities or experiences that occur outside of a traditional classroom setting.

This phrase is used to describe activities or experiences that take place outside of a traditional classroom, such as field trips, outdoor learning, or experiential education.

Examples:

Out-of-classroom experiences can enhance students' learning in a variety of ways.
The school offers a range of out-of-classroom activities for students to participate in.
Teachers are encouraged to incorporate out-of-classroom learning opportunities into their curriculum.
The benefits of out-of-classroom experiences are well-documented.
Students enjoy the freedom and creativity of out-of-classroom learning.

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But the kids could learn by getting out of the classroom.
I need to get something out of this classroom.
This is definitely a step up from living out of my classroom.
Good thing you're out of my classroom.
I pulled her out of a classroom, like I pulled you out of a classroom.
Middle of the afternoon on Thursday 7th... he suddenly stops speaking and walks out of his classroom.
'Cause Ms. Donnelly came and pulled him out of the classroom.
I just want you to take the old man in the wheelchair out of this classroom.
You can't just storm out of the classroom without a legitimate excuse.
She told you to get out of the classroom, live a little?
He just took them out of the classroom and put them up.
What are you doing out of your classroom?
Who's that man who chased you out of my classroom the other day?
It describes how Mr Keating, both in and out of the classroom, encouraged Neil Perry to follow his obsession with acting... when he knew all along it was against the explicit orders... of Neil's parents.
If you were really careful, you could sneak out of his classroom while he was still sitting at his desk.
All right, now get out of my classroom, you jerks.
And you should never accuse any teacher of doing something that you know they didn't do, because it makes it all the harder to go after the few teachers who should be taken out of the classroom and put in jail.

Alternatives:

outside-the-classroom
off-campus
extracurricular
non-traditional learning
field-based

out-of-the-classroom

This phrase is correct and is used when specifically referring to something outside of a particular classroom.

This phrase is used to emphasize that something is located or happening outside of a specific classroom, as opposed to a general educational setting.