Resources for Classroom Set-Up by Elizabeth Stephens https://padlet.com/elizabeth_stephens3/7ilxo9zw7u6x Find inspiration and best practices for making your classroom work for you and your students. en-us 2019-08-11 13:28:54 UTC 2019-08-11 14:05:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Recommended Seating Arrangements from Yale University elizabeth_stephens3 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_stephens3/7ilxo9zw7u6x/wish/374008615 The physical setup of chairs, tables, and presentation in a classroom can significantly influence learning. Instructional communication theory suggests that seating arrangements can impact how the instructor communicates with students and how the students interact with one another, impacting engagement, motivation, and focus More recent research also suggests that students tend to prefer more flexible seating arrangements.]]> 2019-08-11 13:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_stephens3/7ilxo9zw7u6x/wish/374008615 12 Ways to Upgrade Your Classroom Design elizabeth_stephens3 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_stephens3/7ilxo9zw7u6x/wish/374008741 Want to know more? Read the full article from the Cult of Pedagogy blog below:
1. ASK YOUR STUDENTS
2. SUBTRACT [Clutter]
3. MIX UP YOUR SEATING OPTIONS
4. CONSIDER THE PERIMETER
5. REDUCE YOUR TEACHER FOOTPRINT
6. CREATE SPACES FOR COLLABORATION
7. CREATE SPACES FOR CREATION
8. CREATE WRITABLE SPACES
9. CREATE SPACES FOR QUIET
10. CREATE SPACES TO SHOWCASE LEARNING
11. NARROW YOUR COLOR PALETTE
12. UTILIZE THE HALLWAY]]> 2019-08-11 13:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_stephens3/7ilxo9zw7u6x/wish/374008741 Dos and Don’ts of Classroom Decorations from Edutopia elizabeth_stephens3 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_stephens3/7ilxo9zw7u6x/wish/374009115 What you put on your classroom walls can affect your students’ ability to learn.]]> 2019-08-11 13:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_stephens3/7ilxo9zw7u6x/wish/374009115