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@teachusingtech

I use the icons of depth and complexity to support thinking skills

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Assign task that are not googlable

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I arrange my desks in two large circles, so the students were facing each other, rather than the front board.

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Big tables, measurement tools that are always out

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My team and I have 1:1 iPads which we utilize to explore essential questions.

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We have

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Ellen - social studies - twddyaodwts -to what degree do you agree or disagree with the statement. Post a statement on the board, sometimes really absurd and have students write they feeling about this. They have to support their argument.

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Ellen - social studies - twddyaodwts -to what degree do you agree or disagree with the statement. Post a statement on the board, sometimes really absurd and have students write they feeling about this. They have to support their argument.

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Some classes are just beginning to use PB

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Use LMS as a curation tool to collect wide variety of media, text and ask kids to find connections. Great Discussions!

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Use LMS as a curation tool to collect

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Bell questions, descrepant events, colorful room filled with silly

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Heather -Integrating Tech Specialist Grade 2-5 

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Heather -Integrating Tech Specialist Grade 2-5 

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This summer my lab is being completely redone to have movable furniture, carpets, pillows, sofas, laptops and iPads. Hopefully this will allow for a greater opportunity for collaboration not only with the students but among teachers as well. At least that is my dream😄

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getting the kids to designtheir own questions seems to be a help

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Many teachers give time in their class for students to leave the classroom and work elsewhere (outside, tech. rooms, sitting on the floor etc.) in their groups to work on their projects

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Nancy/4th/5th grade teacher

My classroom was a model classroom for my district. From desks , chairs to lighting and tech equipment was picked and implemented to help maximize learning . My students LOVED working in this environment.

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Lots or groups and labs . Students encouraged to ask questions.

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Heather -Integrating Tech Specialist Grades 2-5

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Heather -Integrating Tech Specialist Grades 2-5

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We are creating a science center with 4 large lab tables. 8th grade students select a yearlong inquiry subject that culminates in a science fair to present their learning to the public.

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By addressing real world problems that my students are facing

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My kids spend more time on the floor than in desks. Of course they are middle school so they would not sit on the floor if directed... But they choose to do so regularly by choice. Collaboration is so much easier with the proximity.

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Steph Grimes - Digital Harbor Foundation Tech Center

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Steph Grimes - Digital Harbor Foundation Tech Center

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The physical space in our after school Tech Center is setup with mobile lab tables that are easily moved and setup in new configurations for collaborative projects. We have a 3D printer, vinyl cutter, computers, laptops, tablets, arduinos & electronics supplies - all easily accessible by our students. In our Elem. space we introduce a topic to students for the week and have them use YouTube playlists as a resource to explore variations on the topic for their independent projects for that week.

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Getting students to think about what they already know and having them use that as a launch pad to discovery is exciting!

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Mine doesn't. I have an old computer lab with a h

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Students sit facing each other to make for better discussion.

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Straight rows are not allowed...

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Classrooms need to be set up to encourage community and collaboration. Straight rows don't do that. Teachers are the ones who need to choose how to set them up. They just need ideas and help getting there.

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Open ended questions and objects to spark curiosity

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Provide resources and tools for all levels so my students fell empowered. Also am available for

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The kids are hardly ever in rows. It's all about how much they can communicate with each other about the math :)

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Collaboration encouraging seating. BYOD and think outside the box actvities

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I m sure I ill learn new ways

to engage teachers into their

own PDL...and of course learn

myself new ideas to explore

with them together...

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My room has tables instead of desks too! We also have 1:1 Chromebooks in each class. Using Google Apps makes collaborating fun and exciting for the students and me!

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I love starting out the day with challenging brain teasers to prepare my kids to think outside th box all day.

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I have a variety of spaces: computers, tables, and couches.

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Old rule new twist. Web search 2 before you ask for assistance. Post your findings to the associated Wiki.

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We tackle history based on questions that students have to research to find the answers such as "what are the characteristics common to all 20th century genocides?

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My classroom has 5 lab tables (4 students per table). I also have desks and tables that can be used to create smaller or larger groupings. I have different stations around the room allowing students to explore: exploring space, microscope mania, periodic table.ect.

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All new classrooms have tables for better collaboration.

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Creating spaces for wonder, French conjugations printed on staircases, and lots of areas for documentation of student and teacher work processes.

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Holly R

The learning space should be any design that promotes conversation and collaborate. Mobile wireless connections are a plus.

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My science tables are in L-shapes, ecouraging collaboratiion with students and me

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I took out all my desks 2nd semester this year. I wanted more collaboration between my students. I had some big whiteboards made that were mobile. Large octagon tables and gaming chairs are in my classroom now. The way I teach had to change too. Lecturing can't happen whole group. Small group problems, inquiry, and using media to find and solve real world math problems.

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Students participate in various collaborative groups and use WebQuests to research various topics.

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In my lab students are in groups of 2 with one computer to share in one of my classes, and in the other class they are in groups of 3-4 with one computer and 1 NXT robot kit. It was my first year with the program but I can see how collaboration can enhance inquiry.

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Essential questions are posted in a lot of our classrooms and the use of Socrative seminars to facilitate and encourage discussion.

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I provide PD for teachers, so I use tables for small groups, driving questions

to greet them, and active participation as the expectation.

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Utilizing student chair/stations that are

on wheels and have an attached but movable worktop

are excellent for quickly changing your classroom into

a collaborative environment

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Alfonso-teacher I 1-5 student computer ratio, and they

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Alfonso-teacher I 1-5 student computer ratio, and they

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I have a 1-5 student computer ratio, they share time and

Found ways to collaborate each other to accomplish their

assignments...I am sure I will earn a lot of things to excel

Them to succeed.

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Pillows, small carpets, and bean bag chairs encourage collaboration and group work. The alternative seating also encourages creative thinking.

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Students are fortunate to be 1:1 with tablets/chromebooks and can have ability to explore their topics deeper. They are allowed to take an idea and find as much info. as possible.

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Learning objectves & Essential Questions are posted.

Conversation is encouraged. Kids are safe to take risks.

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Our school has tables and chairs in the classroom (3 students to a table), but it is a 1:1 iPad school, so students are free to communicate and back channel during class.

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Tables in groups for collaboration, smart board with different images, prompts to assist groups to keep moving forward with discussion

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The physical space is set up for groups to work together. I try to use manipulatives whenever possible. Science lessons are designed to allow students to seek out new learning and our math program (Investigations) lends itself to inquiry. I often use web quests for social studies and allow students to discover new learning that way.

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In all 5th grade classrooms in our district, we have a 2:1 student computer ratio. Teachers have been trained in constructivism. Students are encouraged to ask questions and find answers all day long.

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An oval table allows for everyone to engage.

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Chairs and tables with wheels for flexible learning spaces that may change by activity.

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Allowing students choice of how they approach a topic -- building on their interests

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It sets the tone. When students feel loved, respected, and cared for, they are willing to take risks.

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My space is set for a variety of things and several different spaces to learn, research, read, watch weather/news, use computers.

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Desks are arranged groups - nice for collaboration; use of open-ended questions to encourage creativity - teacher has strong relationships with students, works inside and outside the classroom to develop a strong rapport.

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Many of our teachers have gone away from rows of desks and moved

to more of the pod/collaborative group concept.

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The space is called The Collaboratory. It is warm, inviting, and conducive to conversation.