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Monday, July 17, 2017
21st Century Classrooms - the Physical Space
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Love the creative classroom with learning happening in different places that require co-operative, inclusive, and diverse opportunities to connect with classmates...
ReplyDeleteI would build classroom "names" for each areas...
I like the 'naming' idea Nilmini!
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ReplyDeletea large inviting open space with smaller intimate groupings. I like the privacy screens that separate the seating areas.
ReplyDeletelove it
ReplyDeleteLove it for small group work or independent practice, but don't think backless seats would be comfortable for very long!
ReplyDeleteLove the space! Looks like a very fun environment for teaching and learning. I like how many of the 'pods' have screens to give some privacy and manage the noise levels.
ReplyDeleteI agree on the screens - sometimes I think we go too open and it can disadvantage students who need a quieter more private space!
DeleteLove the creative learning environment idea! Interesting to see how we as adults adapt to this trend.
ReplyDeleteI have been doing a lot of thinking about how we ensure that we meet the needs of all learners as classrooms evolve. Not everyone is comfortable with digital all the time. Not everyone's needs are well met in redesigned open space that may be louder and more full of movement. How do we strike a balance that truly meets the needs of all learners?
Hi Josette, I'd love to hear what you do in your classroom to accommodate different learning styles. Noise is an issue for our classroom too. Just as Trish and Susan have been modelling how they support mature/responsible digital behaviour, I work on that constantly and I find that the students get better at lowering their voices. I also use the hall and stairwells as spaces that mature/responsible groups may go and work.
DeleteIt's great to have furniture for small groupings. Up till this year I had no furniture in my music/dance/drama class. When our computer lab closed last year I scooped 8 of the computer tables which have wheels(and two small, low media carts on wheels) and 25 stacking chairs and a bench. The many different classes can use this furniture in a variety of ways, it's easy to move around and put back against the walls. Almost all of the creative work is done in small groups.
ReplyDeleteThose groups change every week or so... from 3 students to 8 students.. so having easy to move furniture is good. We also use the furniture for set/props.
DeleteIt looks like a type of flexible seating. Students can use this furniture to create the optimal learning environment for what they need to do. If they need quiet there are barriers available. If they need small groups, they can set it up that way, too. It is also set up for whole groups. This looks ideal for collaborative learning and self regulation.
ReplyDeleteI like the esthetics of the space. Kids will enter and be amazed/engaged. It allows for collaboration and group work but also allows for individual work space. I have several teachers at my school, who no longer choose to have desks in their classes. They have gone to tables with students being able to choose their seats in the morning leading to greater self regulation.
ReplyDeleteI like the flexibility of the furniture in this room. The room could change based on the needs of students (individual and small groups). My classroom environment is Reggio-inspired and so I love to add many natural elements including plants, loose parts, wood, etc.
ReplyDeleteGreat set-up for differentiated instructions.
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