https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19 I believe by changing the classroom environment will increase student engagement and better prepare students to be critical thinkers, collaborative, and creative. en-us 2019-02-09 20:48:19 UTC 2019-02-16 04:13:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png paolucci1 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/329532160 The design of the classroom such as; layout, flexible seating, lighting, air quality, and color of the classroom. These are all areas to consider when designing or redesigning a classroom, it’s also about why it is important?
How does the physical space and contents in the classroom influence student learning?

*** You can use the Padlet app to comment. ***]]> 2019-02-09 21:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/329532160 mvalenzuela12 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/329688085 I would begin by considering the intention of each space in your classroom.  What type of learning will occur in these spaces and how can you design the environment to best achieve this.]]> 2019-02-11 00:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/329688085 mvalenzuela12 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/329688619 Consider different types of flexible seating that can be used for different purposes or stored when not needed.]]> 2019-02-11 00:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/329688619 mvalenzuela12 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/329688872 I love the idea of plants throughout the room.  Benefits include: cleaner air, better mindset, jobs for students (watering, observing growth, etc.)]]> 2019-02-11 00:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/329688872 mvalenzuela12 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/329688982 Lighting can also be key.  Many schools have harsh lighting that can give students headaches or make it difficult to concentrate.]]> 2019-02-11 00:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/329688982 mvalenzuela12 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/329689168 Be careful to research the fire code in the school.  Often the things that can make our classrooms cozy learning nooks have restrictions attached when it comes to the fire department.]]> 2019-02-11 00:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/329689168 mvalenzuela12 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/329690014 I love this article for getting started designing flexible spaces in the classroom.  Great ideas about considering noise, collaborative environments, and spaces to share work.]]> 2019-02-11 01:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/329690014 cchen152 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/330023912 Give students a choice in how they want to write. Whether it be typing on a computer, writing in a notebook, using different writing utensils, Give them the opportunity to write on a type writer if possible. Engaging them in different ways to write ]]> 2019-02-11 18:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/330023912 a_n_roberson https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/330904210 -Amy Roberson

]]> 2019-02-13 16:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/330904210 a_n_roberson https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/330904977 Can you ask students open-ended questions about where they can focus or learn best, and use that information to design your space?]]> 2019-02-13 16:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/330904977 a_n_roberson https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/330906608 Would music, white noise, noise cancelling headphones, etc. help some students?

]]> 2019-02-13 16:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/330906608 jober1 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/330940138 Maybe incorporating bean bag chairs or other types of furniture that make students more comfortable, from experience I know that my students are much more motivated to learn when they are able to sit comfortably and feel "more at home"]]> 2019-02-13 17:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/330940138 jober1 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/330940886 https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/voices-field/how-does-music-benefit-your-classroom-or-school-community-most

Here is an article on how music in the classroom can benefit students learning ]]> 2019-02-13 17:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/330940886 jober1 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/330942182 I like a lot of the ideas in this article about color in the classroom! 


]]> 2019-02-13 17:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/330942182 dsims21 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331451768 Lighting can sound can be used to help students transition between different activities throughout the day. Some of the teachers at our school use lamps and calming background music during reading and individual work time to keep their students on track. ]]> 2019-02-14 18:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331451768 terrianstiss https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331576243 Terri Anstiss
Using natural elements and minimalist design may help students to focus better and integrate technology without external distractions.  Neutral colors, images of nature (trees especially), nature objects and plants, can be soothing.  ]]> 2019-02-15 00:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331576243 terrianstiss https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331576472 Terri Anstiss
Desks that can be broken apart and reconfigured per activity or periodically.  Also some standing desks for students who have a hard time sitting still, or even desks that convert to standing for all students.  Chairs that allow students to flex their bodies and move (fidget) without making too much noise. ]]> 2019-02-15 00:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331576472 terrianstiss https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331576820
Think about colors that have a neutral or calming effect on learning.  I read a study recently that pointed out bright, competing colors can be distracting, and so can too many posters and visuals on the walls.  ]]> 2019-02-15 00:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331576820 dsims21 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331714729 I knew one teacher who would have different seats for students depending on which subject she was teaching. ]]> 2019-02-15 13:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331714729 dsims21 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331715900 More visual tools like videos and interactive materials might help keep students more engaged in learning. Anything that involves technology or the ability to create something that their's is also a big hit with students from my experience.]]> 2019-02-15 13:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331715900 dsims21 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331733063 I think that physical space is important to students. When a student feels that something is their's they take ownership into it. If students are able to personalize their learning space that would also increase their level of engagement as well.]]> 2019-02-15 14:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331733063 dsims21 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331738018 Making sure that a classroom is clean regularly for dust and sanitized can also limit the amount of students absences which will also limit the amount of catch up time that is spent getting students who missed a lesson due to illness.]]> 2019-02-15 14:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331738018 dsims21 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331740138 Having a time setup during the day were students rotate to different activities can also keep students engaged while also giving the teacher a chance to conference with certain students. ]]> 2019-02-15 14:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331740138 dsims21 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331741525 This article gives a few examples of ways other teachers have personalize their classrooms. I have seen a few of these used in my school also.
https://www.edelements.com/blog/six-examples-of-what-personalized-learning-looks-like]]> 2019-02-15 14:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331741525 spatter41 https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331900874 I've responded to a couple of comments ... and I'm going to leave it as is ... you have more than enough comments! Yay!]]> 2019-02-15 20:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331900874 thorpe_johanna https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331926509 Johanna Thorpe
Change one element of the classroom and then ask students  how that  change affected  the classroom environment via student survey.]]> 2019-02-15 22:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331926509 thorpe_johanna https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331926684 Johanna Thorpe
Similar to "Ask a Student" create a a classroom design contest with students.  What changes would  they make and why?]]> 2019-02-15 22:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331926684 thorpe_johanna https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331927174 Johanna  Thorpe
You asked why do these elements matter? Consider tackling this question on an individual level, classroom level, and school level Does it make a difference to make these distinctions?]]> 2019-02-15 22:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331927174 thorpe_johanna https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331928199 Johanna Thorpe
What have other  teachers learned?  Is there a way to get  qualitative  data around physical classroom changes and  performance measures?

]]> 2019-02-15 22:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331928199 thorpe_johanna https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331928397 Johanna Thorpe
Make one change each week and record results among classes. After each change has  been introduced individually and analyzed,  combine changes.  For example, flexible seating and layout could be combined. ]]> 2019-02-15 22:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331928397 thorpe_johanna https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331929003 Johanna  Thorpe
Even if you are changing layouts, include some physical spaces that never move. These can include resources for students when they get stuck. ]]> 2019-02-15 22:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331929003 terrianstiss https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331957475 Terri Anstiss
Try out different scenarios with students and reflect and  journal on the experience.  Ask students what are their favorite colors, activities, themes.  Try to build a consensus. 

]]> 2019-02-16 04:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331957475 terrianstiss https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331957845 Terri Anstiss
You could create different centers for different mindsets/effects.  You could set up centers that would support different areas of SEL.

]]> 2019-02-16 04:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331957845 terrianstiss https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331957929 Terri Anstiss
Reduce distractions in the physical environment so students can focus on the teacher as well as the tech/digital tools being use. Use Smartboard or Apple TV or some other type of projector/mirror along with plain physical space and seating that makes sense for the lesson.]]> 2019-02-16 04:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/paolucci1/ecomp6106sp19/wish/331957929