MIFC DTT Discussion by Chan Kok Hong https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt Throw in your ideas en-us 2016-07-30 08:35:26 UTC 2023-02-23 14:38:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lovecoffee.png Joseph's Ideal Classroom https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344697 - Break away from old traditions. E.g. Classrooms cannot be only allow one way communication. Teacher may not be the only one standing while recipients are sitting.
- Environment must allow users to change mindsets.
- Why whiteboard must be on the wall? Can it be on the floor?
- Must classroom be a room? 
- Carousel type of classroom where center of attraction may or may not be the teacher.
- The TV screens will allow students to capture and follow the lesson no matter which angle they are at. 

]]> 2016-08-02 03:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344697 S https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344702 Movable partition to reconfigure class size

Brighter furniture, currently too dull

Cameras - teacher demo cannot be seen from the back

More walking space
Have space to run around

More writing space]]> 2016-08-02 03:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344702 MADA'S MOST EXCELLENT IDEAS https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344704 1) More writing space - currently a lot of time is wasted in class during presentations due to existing space constraints allowing max. of 2 students at a time to write. Additional space would allow better logistical movement for students. 
2) More projectors (facing the same direction) - allows more information to be shown to students without switching to and fro between slides / papers.
3) Round tables for discussion]]> 2016-08-02 03:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344704 Sulynn's FC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344714 More writing space 
Different direction of projection
Use NIE style of setting- tables need not be moveable but easier to turn around and see different segment of the classroom]]> 2016-08-02 03:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344714 Mr WeeSoo Soon https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344740 Current tables and chairs too cluttered
Wish list~to have partion in classrooms
Multiple whiteboards in classrooms
Current conventional tables/chairs design too dull 

]]> 2016-08-02 03:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344740 Zy's and shirlsFC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344754 Round tables v near the teacher n whiteboard. Shouldn't b too near or too far seating arrangement cos students feel intimidated. 

Moving tables. Charging points but depends on type of students. 

Curtains. 

Construction paper board]]> 2016-08-02 03:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344754 Wendy's FC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344755 Easy for collaboration: movable tables or round tables 
Writing space without butcher paper build on what they learn 
Multiple projections ]]> 2016-08-02 03:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344755 Xin Yu's FC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344771 1 room to have multiple projections  to optimise usage within small space-- group work (PW)

What about lessons that are more didactic in nature? -- Help to change the environment to a more positive one for didactic teaching and learning]]> 2016-08-02 03:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344771 Chong Lin's Ideal Classroom      https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344810 - Functionality: Meet Pedagogy Needs. Allow integration of ICT.
- Serviceability: Service the needs of the students
- Flexibility: Setup cannot be rigid. Must be flexible enough to be modified.
- The classroom is demarcated into 3 main areas: Teaching area + Presentation area + Activity Area
- The tables and chairs are arranged in a collaborative manner. They are flexible and mobile and can be move around for usage in the different areas.
The activity area allows students to carry out activity on the floor. E.g. The Periodic table could be drawn on the floor. A box containing aids for activity is placed in the activity area. Could contain areas such as mats, cushions, etc.
- The presentation areas utilised the  writing boards and TV screens for discussion and presenting of ideas.

]]> 2016-08-02 03:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117344810 Tommy Hsu yuchih_tommy https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117363669 So who are the "users" of these classrooms...?

Just students..?

Teachers...? Cleaners..? IT Support people..? AVA Support people..?

]]> 2016-08-02 10:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117363669 Shoo Soon https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117449516 Apart from the infrastructure for teaching, we should allow for certain "liveable" spaces concepts to be realised, for instance, a "green" space, "white" space.
The classrooms need to be suitable for multi-uses. Otherwise, they become void spaces once lessons are over.]]> 2016-08-03 09:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117449516 Partition wall with curtain https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117529306 Saw this at AST classroom.

Can easily/quickly convert large venues to smaller ones for breakout sessions without closing the partitions.

KH, 4th Aug 2016]]> 2016-08-04 08:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117529306 Redesigning our classroom waste paper basket https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117762273 Saw these bright coloured rubbish bins and transparent 米桶 (rice bucket) at Big Box. I am wondering whether these will change attitudes and behaviors towards classroom cleanliness.

KH, 9th Aug 2016

]]> 2016-08-09 03:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117762273 Special flooring for Dance  mrchanbiology https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117965920 Brought Mr Koh SY to the 3-in-1 mega classroom. He suggests that we should do up the flooring so that the Dance CCAs can train here during CCA instead of "fighting" over the Dance Room.

KH, 11th Aug 2016]]> 2016-08-11 04:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/117965920 FEEDBACK FROM OTHERS (Sulynn's) https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118074819 PU3 students, surprisingly or not, have similar ideas to most teachers on what they would like to see... 
- More whiteboards
- More projector / screens

They also asked for more powerpoints to enable laptop / ipad use, though I suspect this could be because they would like to charge their phones too!

Sulynn, 12th Aug 2016]]> 2016-08-12 01:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118074819 Feedback from OM/vendors (zhiying) https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118099031 Seminar Room 4-6 can be linked to open up enrichment classes like CCA classes, mass lecture, etc.

Put more tv screens at the back to cater to students seated at the back.

Link the ipads to apple tv if possible.

Zhiying, 12th Aug 2016]]> 2016-08-12 09:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118099031 A little more bag space (Shoo Soon) https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118100302 Some space for the bags (!) I think this is referring to the "lack" of space for their bags on the tables and chairs (except for the smaller classes).
And those at the back want to be able to see clearly what's on teh screens. 

Shoo Soon, 12th Aug 2016]]> 2016-08-12 09:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118100302 Feedback from teachers and students (Wendy) https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118126133 Students are generally quite contented with the layout of the classroom. They are happy with what they have now.

As for the teachers, they hope that the future classrooms could be designed in such a way that allows for the facilitation of Geographical Investigation (i.e the process of geographical fieldwork from the planning to execution and presentation stages). Perhaps there could be more writing spaces for students to write out their ideas as they collaborate with one another in groups. Also, perhaps there could be smartboards that allow teachers to annotate straight onto the projected screen. The screen should also not take up writing spaces if possible so as to provide enough space for teachers and students to use them while using the screen at the same time. 

Wendy, 12th Aug 2016]]> 2016-08-12 14:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118126133 Feedback from students(Xin Yu) https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118173362 -Mini Snacks Corner to keep them awake on long days while ensuring they will clean up after their mess. 
- Vending machine for drinks for night study days or CCA days
-Free locker services
-Webcast for lessons with good capture and sound especially for A Division and SYF period
-Leisure corner such as game console, comfortable chairs etc. Basically a corner to relieve stress where ideas can be taken from the concepts of Google and Apple companies. 
- Playing motivational slides or videos as well as motivational quotes / posters to be mounted in the classroom as the general vibe of MI students are unmotivated. 
- Colourful walls to  create a vibrant learning environment

Xin Yu, 13th Aug 2016]]> 2016-08-13 06:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118173362 Dream classroom (Joseph) https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118174478 1. For technology , minimise failed audio/lagging of computer system as it could hinder the flow of the lesson and lesson time could be wasted to get it fixed. Also, sometimes teachers that wants to use videos to show us certain concepts are unable to do so due to failure of audio, so some students may feel disappointed

2.A dream classroom? one without teachers? Or one where students are not afraid of being judged ? Like let the students be comfortable with the environment and their peers, thus able to participate more actively by voicing out their opinions or answers. 

3. Maybe the classroom can have more comfortable chairs as we will stay seated for hours of lessons. Yeah ~ basically a comfortable classroom, i think if students are comfortable with their setting, they would be more active and productive.

4. For table arrangements, the current one is still ok as its not much of an obstacle when we have to move around to form groups

Joseph, 13th Aug 2016]]> 2016-08-13 08:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118174478 "Paper Only" Bins in Classroom mrchanbiology https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118176638 Saw this slide at http://slideplayer.com/slide/7757077/

Maybe we can put blue "PAPER ONLY" bins instead of the usual basket in our classrooms.

It is very disappointing to see food trash in our classrooms' waste baskets. These are evidence of food consumption in the classrooms and these  attract pests.

KH, 13th Aug 2016]]> 2016-08-13 11:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118176638 Concurrent usage of projector & whiteboard for lesson https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118221983 Got a feedback from Mdm Shamala, teachers would much like to be able to use the whiteboard & projector at the same time.She agrees that the most viable & cost effective way is have the screens mounted 45 degrees at the corner.

Ronnie, 15th Aug 2016

]]> 2016-08-15 00:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118221983 -Shirlene https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118223519 Those people that I spoke too had the same sentiments about the concurrent usage of whiteboard and projector. And basically everything else that was mentioned by others already. Except for Minyi, she doesn't like movable tables as she thinks that students somehow are very distracted in the A-hub classrooms.

Shirlene, 15th Aug 2016]]> 2016-08-15 01:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118223519 Wendy (Add on to previous post) https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118231454 To add context to what GI is, GI (Geographical Investigation) is a new component in the geography A level syllabus where students need to go through the process of fieldwork from the planning to the presentation of data stages. Hence, it would be good if future classrooms allow the facilitation of this GI process where students will be working in groups to plan the fieldwork they will take, conduct the fieldwork and evaluate the data they have collected through presentation. (:

Wendy, 15th Aug 2016]]> 2016-08-15 02:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118231454 Interview with OSO weechonglin https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118243304 1. Less concern over design of classrooms but more concern over how teachers can remind duty students to carry out class duties at the start and end of lesson. This sets me thinking whether we can have reminder corners or more prominent notice board about completion of their duties.
2. Concerns over usage of classrooms as CCA rooms, especially as dance rooms. As the classrooms would be in disarray after usage. CCA students were not responsible enough to rearrange back to order. Would flexible furniture aid or exacerbate the situation?

Chong Lin, 15th Aug 2016]]> 2016-08-15 05:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118243304 3M™ Whiteboard Film mrchanbiology https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118252314 Not sure whether this modification to our tables will suit our need for more writable space.

KH, 15th Aug 2016]]> 2016-08-15 07:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/118252314 LEGAMASTER MAGIC-CHART https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/120152346 Is this the solution for more writing spaces?

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KH, 4th Sep 2016]]> 2016-09-04 11:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/121482221 Motivational "5 foot way" (五脚基) mrchanbiology https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/126256014 Saw this at VJC. Shall we have something similar?]]> 2016-09-26 02:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/126256014 Interview with students/colleagues https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/126351596 Some feedback gathered:
1. have a small garden with chairs and swings so that students can go when they are feeling stressed,
2. have wall murals and/or vertical garden to beautify the environment,
3. put whiteboards outside the classrooms too so that teachers can give consultations on the go.
~Zhi Ying]]> 2016-09-26 13:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/126351596 Feedback from students/colleagues https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/126836817 Placing of whiteboards
Colleagues and students: Placing of whiteboards at the art gallery /LR/near the cafe tables will allow students to come together to discuss questions or allow teachers to give consultation to a small group of students more effectively.
Colleague: Area of concern: Will student abuse the space (writing vulgarities etc)
Success stories
Students: Framing the success stories will boost the spirit of the students when things did not go their way
Colleagues: Students may not be aware of the presence of existing success stories available near the foyer.
Other suggestion:
- Have a writing area(blackboard or a board to pin post-it) for students to drop words of encouragement for their peers especially during exam period
- Making use of the alfresco space outside library by putting a pavilion to maximise learning space

-Xin Yu]]> 2016-09-28 00:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/126836817 I have spoken to colleagues. They suggest adding more greenery.  https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/128026670 Shoo soon]]> 2016-10-03 22:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/128026670 https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/131667592 2016-10-19 01:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/131667592 Feedback from students/colleagues https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/132706646 Motivational posters
Students suggested to have posters with motivational quotes from famous people on the walls as they tend to be very empty

Murals/Noticeboards
Interactive (if possible) murals/noticeboards for students to learn about current affairs/subject related content

Wendy ]]> 2016-10-24 14:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/132706646 Feedback from Colleagues (KP and EO) https://padlet.com/mrchanbiology/mifcdtt/wish/141593923 Garden 
For the area outside the classrooms, to be converted to corner where student could have a garden with a stone table with chairs.  Students can seat down and relax and mingle with their friends. There is no such a relaxed setting in the campus at the moment. The surrounding area could have greenery to prevent classes from being distracted. But should have sufficient open area so that students do not engage in inappropriate behaviour. 

Mada

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