21st Century Classroom by Gina Hickerson https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww Questions or Concerns en-us 2017-11-16 22:52:35 UTC 2017-12-14 21:43:54 UTC hello@padlet.com Write your Question or Concern here. gina_hickerson https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/208338829 Just click twice anywhere on the wallpaper and start typing.  

]]> 2017-11-18 05:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/208338829 It was mentioned that certain grade level rooms (6th grade) were going to be first in the remodel. Hypothetically, what happens if teacher moves grade levels? Will teachers be moving classrooms each year to make sure that the 21st century classrooms are for the 6th grade students or will the teacher keep the remodeled room for his/her new grade level students? kelly_calvert1 https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/210451468 2017-11-27 15:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/210451468 Special Ed Classrooms https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/210644713 There is concern on how special day classrooms, specifically our DHH classrooms, will fit into the district plans as we heard Gina H. mention that our SDCs have diverse needs and will need a more customizable plan. We understand time is of the essence as the Board will vote in January on the first phase of installation. We appreciate the CESD Cabinet inquiring with teachers on what we feel this future-focus classroom will look like but is there a plan for SDC to be a part of this first phase? If so, how can we ensure our feedback for this special population will be included in time? What/how can SDC teachers be involved for the second phase? Thank you. 
Answer:  This is going to the board but right now it is slotted to have an SDC teacher on the team next year. Each SDC room has different needs, so they want to be very strategic with how they design these rooms.  

]]> 2017-11-27 20:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/210644713 When will we be going 1-1 chromebook to student ratio? What will the roll out of this look like? kelly_calvert1 https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/213484735 Answer:  This is going to the board and once it's been approved they will release the plan. ]]> 2017-12-05 19:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/213484735 Are there any pictures of what the basic rooms will look like? (walls, storage, carpet). kelly_calvert1 https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/213485360 Answer: From this question, they have decided to add pictures on the website. ]]> 2017-12-05 19:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/213485360 When determining what projection device to use (Smartboard, prowise, mounted tvs) I think that for classrooms that aren't 1:1 all day need to have interactivity with the device. https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/213540355 Answer:  We are looking at novopro.  Which would allow student devices to project. At this time, no one will lose their Smartboard who is not 1:1.]]> 2017-12-05 23:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/213540355 I've heard talk of the cabinets being removed. We need storage. We store class sets of novels, BA readers, upcoming volumes of math. STEAM materials, realia, math and reading manipulatives for varying levels. https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/213540873 Answer:  They will try their best to work with existing storage.  

]]> 2017-12-05 23:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/213540873 Are remodels being done over summer? If not, will teachers be moving into portables like the last modernization? kelly_calvert1 https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/213725517 Answer: It will be done by return of school. Portables are too costly they will avoid portables at all cost. ]]> 2017-12-06 14:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/213725517 Will teachers be having to pack up entire classroom for the remodels? If so, will boxes be provided? When will we know if we are being affected by this remodel? kelly_calvert1 https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/213727027 Answer: Boxes will be provided. We will know which rooms will be remodeled by Feb. No later than March. Boxes will be limited to a specific number to be determined later. ]]> 2017-12-06 14:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/213727027 https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/215782357 Will storage be taken away? Many of us have taught multiple grade levels and have resources for those grade levels to store. Also with our math manipulatives reading support books etc. we need to have storage for those items.
Answer:  They will try their best to work with existing storage.

]]> 2017-12-13 13:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/215782357 https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/215783172 I see the importance of students having the opportunity to interact with technology at their level. Will smart boards or something similar still be used in the classroom?]]> 2017-12-13 13:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/215783172 https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/215785462 We have heard that amplification systems aresomething that might be put into place. If so will our current systems at RT be replaced? Many of our systems need service or replacing.
Answer: It is in the budget to replace all, but they will be walking through and making that decision.]]> 2017-12-13 14:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/215785462 https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/215786385 Will openings to next-door classrooms still be kepted where they are? Many of us team teach and having doors that open to our partners are extremely important. During our last monetization many of these doors to other classrooms were taken away.
Answer: Not on the list right now. They understand this is "good colaboration"]]> 2017-12-13 14:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/215786385 I'm mostly concerned with storage. I have a lot of books to support different topics, for literature circles, for holidays, for classroom library, etc. Art supplies, realia, hands on science manipulatives, and math manipulatives too. In the beginning of the year kids bring a lot of supplies that we store and use all year ... kleenex boxes, baby wipes, Purell, .... Where will we store all that with the new configuration? https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/216342031   After using the Surface exclusively for about 3 months, I got my Smartboard fixed. I'm enjoying the reliability and ease of the Smartboard. It's MUCH easier to write on and never drops a link....]]> 2017-12-14 21:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/gina_hickerson/1n72r1zasjww/wish/216342031