Brain-Friendly Classroom Environment by Caitlyn Stover https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35 SPED 261 en-us 2021-08-25 12:07:54 UTC 2025-02-04 20:27:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4dc.png Layout caitlynastover https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1695889283 Group desks into pods, surrounding them with flexible seating zones to support different learning modalities.]]> 2021-08-25 12:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1695889283 Furniture caitlynastover https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1695889447 Flexible seating encourages students to find their best spot to stay calm, focused and productive.]]> 2021-08-25 12:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1695889447 Lighting caitlynastover https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1695890887 Light engages a non-visual system that affects the timing of our sleep-wake cycles and our cognitive performance. While the presence of any light can influence hormonal secretion via this non-visual system, blue light has the most powerful effect sunlight is rich in blue light.]]> 2021-08-25 12:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1695890887 Organization caitlynastover https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1695891724 A well-organized classroom sends a clear and positive message to students.
I like the idea of having a "command center" with classroom supplies, schedule, and filing.]]> 2021-08-25 12:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1695891724 Environmental Print caitlynastover https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1695893504 Children who are surrounded by print flourish in literacy development and are often more successful in school. 
Putting information on the walls leads to repetition and familiarity with the content.
Avoid distracting walls and laminate posters.]]> 2021-08-25 12:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1695893504 Layout and Use of Space caitlynastover https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1695899551 Pros: encourages interaction of all students, promotes teamwork, flexibility to strategically form groups, and suitable for small spaces.
Cons: increased noise level and less individual accountability.

Creating grouped seating with be beneficial in a social studies classroom due to increased number of group projects and debates.]]> 2021-08-25 12:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1695899551 Citations caitlynastover https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1697253762 Klein, E. (2018, December 27). 10+ tips for Using Brain-Based methods to redesign your classroom - Edsurge News. EdSurge. https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-03-01-10-tips-for-using-brain-based-methods-to-redesign-your-classroom.
Uncapher, M. (2016, October 14). The science of effective learning spaces. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/science-of-effective-learning-spaces-melina-uncapher. 
Top 10 benefits of A Flexible-Seating Classroom. Smith System Blog. (2021, August 17). https://smithsystem.com/smithfiles/top-10-benefits-flexible-seating-classroom/.
Klein, A. (2020, November 29). Flexible seating: Collaboration catalyst or classroom disaster? Education Week. https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/flexible-seating-collaboration-catalyst-or-classroom-disaster/2020/01. 
Effective classroom seating arrangements. Tips for the Most Effective Classroom Seating Arrangement. (2020, July 29). https://www.displays2go.com/Article/Tips-Most-Effective-Classroom-Seating-Arrangement-32. 
The best colors to use for school interior design. Design Resources Group. (2020, November 17). https://drgaia.com/color-in-schools/.
By: Ariana Fine | Issue: May 2020 April 14, & Fine, A. (2020, April 14). Designing brain-friendly schools and classroom spaces. District Administration. https://districtadministration.com/how-schools-are-designing-brain-friendly-classroom-spaces/. 

]]> 2021-08-26 01:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1697253762 Nature caitlynastover https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1697279569 "The stress-reducing effects of nature have been documented in adults in a large body of controlled experiments and the available evidence points to a similar effect in children. Nature has been related to lower levels of both self-reported and physiological measures of stress in children."]]> 2021-08-26 01:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1697279569 Color Selections caitlynastover https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1697284735
  • Blue: Enhances creativity and alertness; promotes tranquility; improves overall health, memory, and mood; lessens fatigue and depression.
    • Blue is one of the most effective classroom colors. White can also be a good dominant color for a classroom if it’s accompanied by a colorful accent wall.
    ]]>     2021-08-26 01:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1697284735     Organization caitlynastover https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1697311322 I liked this idea of keeping past assignments and handouts in an accessible space for students to grab when needed.]]> 2021-08-26 01:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1697311322 Furniture caitlynastover https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1697318990 Students feel empowered by having some degree of choice and control over their environment. Flexible seating allows students to choose where they work and with whom. It also allows them to change their location and positions as needed.]]> 2021-08-26 01:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1697318990 Color Selection caitlynastover https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1705285467 Accent walls can add interest or focus to a room, or strategically use an accent wall to make a room appear larger.]]> 2021-08-30 19:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1705285467 Brain Friendly Classroom caitlynastover https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1705287271 The concept of a “brain-friendly school” is one that supports different learning styles and abilities, promotes active involvement, incorporates multimedia, recognizes the impact of environmental factors such as noise and lighting, builds connections to the world outside the classroom, and encourages community accessibility and involvement.]]> 2021-08-30 19:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlynastover/zs3mirfesqwilu35/wish/1705287271