#WCPSSchat Archive
#WCPSSchat is designed to be engaging and all interaction should be 'solution-oriented' and consist of constructive feedback. Please refrain from derogatory comments. #WCPSSchat is a virtual opportunity for Wake County public school stakeholders to engage in conversations around instructional practices, county-related resources, and unique educational challenges.
Wednesday February 10, 2016
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Welcome to My name is Melanie Farrell and I will be moderating tonight’s chat. Fasten your seat belts!
Please introduce yourself. At some point during this chat share a description or a pic of your learning space. Welcome!
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Welcome to My name is Melanie Farrell and I will be moderating tonight’s chat. Fasten your seat belts!
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Derek McCoy, principal in ! Our school has several collab spaces we make use of, growing a makerspace
Chris Tuttell- ITF looking for a few pictures now.
Howdy from Raleigh NC always ready to with
Let's do this! https://t.co/WDMIDUqVDY
Please introduce yourself. At some point during this chat share a description or a pic of your learning space. Welcome!
Rodney Smith, AP, current learning space my 🚘
Thanks for joining us tonight! Looking forward to learning
Looking fwd to a convo about learning spaces. This is mine...some modifications have been made. https://t.co/gBDMHxf2sn
look the REAL McCoy is here
Hi Christine. Thanks for joining in tonight!
Thanks for chiming in Lisa! Love your profile pic...lol
Welcome! Thanks for joining!
Doing well, Derek! Good to see you in here. Looking forward to catching up next month at EdCamp!
Hi! Barb Vinal, ITF from Jeffreys Grove ES
I learn in my classroom everyday my CURRENT learning space is a futon w/ BigBang playing in the background.
Hi everyone! Julie--AP . Excited for tonight's chat
Looking into bringing some learning space ideas/concepts to Ts in heart of Wendell. This will be huge for !
We will follow a Question 1 (Q1) and Answer 1 (A1) format during the chat
Leann Watt fifth grade teacher
Phil - Professional Learning Specialist
Hi, Susan form LCPS< I see learning spaces of all kinds, every day!
MaryLu Ringwood ITF East Wake HS & FRES.
Hey Debby! Thanks for joining in tonight!
Kelsey Cones, tweeting from my couch tonight!
A1: Any location where learning is taking place
Thanks! What a great group!
Anywhere you can engage in discovery and exploration.
Hello everyone! I am Brooke. I teach 3rd grade ELA/SS.
A1 Learning space is the space designed for students to dive into a topic. I implies flexibility and student ownership
A1: Learning Space is wherever students, young and old. feel open and ready to engage, process and grow!
You know it's going to be a good chat when people are already posting pics and sharing before ANY questions have been asked...LOL
A1: It's where learning happens, where students and facilitators come together to collaborate https://t.co/Fk8MGU30jC
A1: learning space is in the brain. Engage it with critical thinking and creativity.
Hi Brooke. Thanks for joining us!
a1: Anywhere, physical, virtual, mental
A1 A trad classroom had four walls & a focus on the front of the room. A learning space can be the walls, tables, floor, virtual
Hello everyone! I teach 2nd Grade and have just converted my classroom to flexible seating over the past 3 weeks
A1: A space where you are able to learn and collaborate with others.
A1. Any place can be a learning space - as long as students are able to freely explore/learn. Who owns the learning?
A1 - Learning spaces are where the magic happens! It should be conducive to maximizing student learning! https://t.co/rufl4hjX27
A1 - Any place where learning can occur individually or collaboratively. Should encourage both Ss and Ts to learn!
A1: a place where students can learn, work, but most importantly thrive
learning is messy. Get over the idea of a quiet classroom.
Hey there! Glad you are here!
Oh I like the mental aspect!
I am melissa! A1: A place Ss feel comfortable taking risks when learning and exploring
Glad you are here too! Hope you're doing well!
Anywhere you can stretch your mind
Hi all! It's Carly [Library Media Coordinator] from Davis Drive Middle.
I learn in my mind palace :)
Yes!! Collaboration in the Library! It's noisy and messy
A1 A space that facilitates and fosters learning. Ss learn while sitting on dirt floors w/ a leaking roof. It's what you make it
On the classroom management side, learning happens everywhere even outside or in the hallway https://t.co/Mu7212teUD
Yes! Representing Washington Wizards! Glad to see you here!
This. Love it! https://t.co/ih9VWPXGLR
A1 A space that facilitates and fosters learning. Ss learn while sitting on dirt floors w/ a leaking roof. It's what you make it
A1. Anywhere you happen to be. The real world is a learning space
A2: There is joy to be had
A2. Learning spaces and playgrounds are most similar by two words - 'student choice!'
A2. Allows time for exploration. Play=learning. Allows for different options of learning.
A2 It's collaboration of the trial and error type, like all learning spaces
A2: similar in that kids can find a place that they want to work just like they find a place they want to play on the playground
A1- organized chaos at a low roar!
A2: A great place to collaborate, solve problems, and create games and virtual worlds.
A2: Wisdom begins in wonder
A2: "rules" are created on the fly.
A2 Engagement! Students get to choose, they go all in
A2: Ss are problem solving and learning through experiences that are meaningful to them.
Q2 - Kids collaborate together, kids make mistakes, kids grow
A2: Differentiated and appeals to various levels. a place where you can fall, but get back up and grow. https://t.co/dZ6p7XFuKg
Yes, and trial and error mixed together!
A2: on the playground, children are taking chances, working together, and having fun.
Thanks for joining in Julie!
A1: Anywhere physical or virtual that promotes creativity & thinking. Must have good vibes and make ppl feel comfortable.
Q2- it provides a safe frame for creativity, exploration, and collaboration
A2: Playgrounds & learning spaces both invite collaboration, exploration, risk taking, flexibility & learning through play.
A2. Fear isn't present in playgrounds; shouldn't be in classrooms/learning spaces.
Q2: An elementary playground allows for variety and exploration- learning styles are allowed to flourish
A2: A place to explore, take risks, and engage with others
If you fail, it's OK. Just try again. Think monkey bars. How many times did it take you to get across? https://t.co/HhebEdPb1A
A2: Stand up, sit down, play, go upside down...find your own comfort zone in which you perform best. https://t.co/gygjs5dsYs
Love this, Summer!! Sidebar - we need you to come back to WCPSS! The misses you!
Both have students collaborating, communicating, problem solving, working as a team, and critical thinking!
A1: Anywhere physical or virtual that promotes creativity & thinking. It helps if space makes ppl feel comfortable & welcome.
I am Courtney. Choices, levels, flexible, a place to change your mind, a place to chat with others, enjoyable.
A2 students think in straight lines 2 often. need 2 get them 2 blur the lines or color outside https://t.co/gdodR2rvBt
a2: Ss can choose where to go, with whom, and there is no such thing as failure.
A2 - Both have Ss collaborating, communicating, problem solving, working as a team, and critical thinking!
A2: Spaces for individual play and for teamwork. Spaces for physical exercise and mental workouts. https://t.co/rgt1jjCDYB
what are rules? I am not familiar with that term?
Kids learning by seeing, listening and doing, failing and doing a new way.
A2: An elementary playground allows for learning and exploration, learning styles are free to flourish
***Q3*** turning the corner Are you ready?
their has to be more than that and that is the maker guy say that
I miss my WCPSS peeps but I will get to see you again super soon at and !
A2 It's always a few who you have to drag away and are never ready to leave :)
Choice and learning through failure are both great qualities! Love this! https://t.co/I2yj3uEfDF
a2: Ss can choose where to go, with whom, and there is no such thing as failure.
My learning space is now the gym... 8:30 basketball game🏀! Have fun always learning!
Playgrds allow students to explore, collaborate, be creative, and sometimes struggle, then problem solve! https://t.co/bj0lOx2zh9
we should love everything Weber says. He is the learning spaces Sherpa
Hi! It's freedom, w constraints; optimism w fear; open...most of the time.
Same in a classroom learning space, the bell rings and kids moan that they don't want it to end!
Q3: Flexibility, adapt the space for your needs/your student's needs
There is nothing like an argument on the kickball field - Problem Solving, Citizenship, Leadership & Soft Skills
freedom to move to where the learning is taking place. Learning is on the move - it doesn't alway happen at Ss desks-its flexible
A3: Flexibility, freedom, choice--learning happens everywhere!
A3: Flexible learning potential
A3: freedom to move to where learning is taking place. Learning is on the move - it doesn't alway happen at Ss desks-its flexible
A2: Students feel welcome and know it's a place where they belong.
It means accessibility, freedom, and careful thought to avoid traffic jams!
We need to create that same space in classrooms.
A3 Mobility, removing barriers for conversation/collaboration, and "rolling" with the punches.
Great to see you here! Enjoyed connected with
A3 - Learning needs to be flexible. It doesn't occur in one stationary location, but needs to adapt to surroundings
Q3 Movement, change... Flexibility
Truer words were never spoken!
That's awesome! Love seeing/hearing that.
A3: Flexibility a workspace that works for all Ss and learning styles....
A3 that learning can happen anywhere. Students get up out of those chairs & find some knowledge https://t.co/wjygOUbVML
A3- get things moving! Mix N Match!
A3: student choice and student empowerment.
A3: Flexible, portable, learning anywhere and anytime!
A3: Wheels = Flexibility = students & feeling comfortable in a space that matches the learning goals! https://t.co/5JW0ahoAM0
Puts kids in charge of "where" their learning goes ;)
A3: Learning Space should be flexible.
A3: freedom, flexibility, collaboration, choice, and a couple of squeaky wheels that need some attention along the way
A3. Learning can happen anywhere, everywhere at any time. Students have choice, flexibility & empowerment w/ what they learn.
My Ss learned best when they were up and moving around. We used the hall, pods, outside...
A3: Room can easily reshape itself to the class's needs. I envy the science dept's lab tables.
A3: Untethered learning opportunities - space becomes an asset to learning!
***Q4 up next*** Gather your Learning Spaces Resources
doing great - sorry late getting into chat!
A3: Movement and flow of the furniture allows for more of the same with the mind. Flexibility is key.
A3: that learning is fluid and agile
A3 Wheels keep the pace of the learning, things become fluid
Kerri from A3: easier to collaborate and Ss are more engaged
Pd needed to use wheels effectively-> let's transform learning - wheels are good w those who know how to use them!
Q4: is the learning space go to guy!
A3: Options. Let the Ss choose. You'll be surprised by their choices when you give options! https://t.co/OrVCDBFrvw
A4 I am in many schools on a daily basis, I love looking at the incredible learning spaces, like a book nook under the stairs!
A4: Chats to follow for resources:
love that chairs!! Those would be killer in my room!
My biggest inspiration is The Hunt Library
A4: other tchr blogger friends plus Pinterest and blogs
A4 most of the time I look to google images. Other times I turn to the learning spaces Sherpa https://t.co/Pc5Cj7pXk1
A4: chats like this! Voxer groups - conferences (edcamps) - visits to learning spaces - DLP-DL
. oh no! Just got battery low - you need to add a power supply source to that table leg!
yay! I have never had a teacher desk and couldn't imagine being stuck behind one!
A3: My classroom changes throughout the day! We have our own personal playground - trampolines included https://t.co/2ivUBVxTdY
A4 Non edu spaces that are go to study spots: coffee shops
A4. I'm ground level in this area. What are some must-see digital resources I can share w/ our faculty? https://t.co/B4RNnL0EVb
Great! The classroom definitely should change throughout the day to meet the needs of Ss as they arise.
A4 I've seen collaborative teams use two or three classroom for separate l.s's. Kids go between throughout the day
A4: I love to explore flexible seating on Pinterest and following teacher bloggers like on Social Media!
A4: Ss inspire change based on learning needs
A4: Beyond my talks with , I love getting ideas at Edcamps & following makerspace ideas from many in this chat!
A4: Seeing other teachers' spaces. Seeing the workspaces at places like Amazon, Google, and Valve https://t.co/T2EnChBbCp
I thought we asked he about blank spaces?
that would be my A4 as well
A2: a traditional play ground is fixed - but we have to allow free play and time for kids to work it out - just like LS
A4: warehouse on Rock Quarry Rd. Creative learning space furniture w/o a budget
the real answer is the location where Lisa is at that moment
I remember seeing it for the 1st time when had the chalkboard paint wall added
A4: I've taken teachers to and to see collaborative workspaces that can work for teachers and students
A1: a learning space is an opportunity. Does the environment encourage learning and self growth!
A4 Home and garden type magazines: convert cool living spaces into cool learning spaces!
Juliette Kuhn, Brooks ITF- A4- Montessori offers so much as a starting point- the 4Cs before they were cool
Late to but I finally made it! Allie from HSHS
A4. Twitter and edutopia are great resources
It's pretty awesome when/if we need to spread out.
glad to see you in the chat - share pictures of your new redesigned space with stage!
so alderon is a learning space?
What big ideas did teachers implement from this field trip? https://t.co/8q8mw9NlvC
A4: I've taken teachers to and to see collaborative workspaces that can work for teachers and students
A4: BEYOND DITCHING THE DESKS, 9 CREATIVE WAYS TO AVOID THE CEMETERY EFFECT FOR ALL CLASSROOMS https://t.co/SjKgDhLmcK
Thanks for joining. Better late than...
***Q5 on it's way*** Think DIY
A4: a good school to see who is developing an innovative, collaborative environment is
They are! I am dying to get more!!
A3. Mobile chairs and tables = Collaboration and Communication made easy!!
A4. Twitter has been an incredible resource!
Recently I got to tour the offices over in Durham. What a cool space! There's a slide between floors!
FQ5 should a learning space include a selfie stick?
A5: our teachers have reached out to parents with their vision and had really great support. Go Fund Me has helped a few as well
A5: warehouse, outgrown stuff from my house, car is also a good place to find treasures.
A5: Go to universities or business that have recently renovated/upgraded. Sometimes willing to donate furniture.
A5 reach out to families and the community for donations of pillows and rugs, shelves etc.
A4: I am inspired by Ron Clark - The slide, school design, and celebrations make sense for children
A5: set a goal/dream space - share it out and it will come! Teacher has to be willing to let go and experience the natural change
A5: Donations! Have students bring in tables, chairs, etc. Let them have a part in designing the space https://t.co/dY0WpxdOsD
And built in storage sooo cool!
I am inspired by Richie Richie TV show and movie
So many great answers and so little time! I can barely keep up.
my husband fusses about my car all the time
Aldi had scoop rockers this week for $4! Too small for my upper elem kids but great price!
A5. find a corporate giant who wants to fund a fantastic idea in a really cool school -oh, I'm in a dream state again
A5: Raise a table for Standing Room Only! One of my all-time fav learning spaces.
This look awesome. I need one now as an adult LOL
A4: has some great ideas on Learning Space! Dr. Argent says start with "The Why" not devices or neon chairs.
Has been a huge help for some teachers too!
A5: carpet squares! If you know anyone in interior design they may donate their old patterns to you! https://t.co/rJWUOdWEtD
I will check it out tomorrow on the way to Hibachi 88 https://t.co/qfw9S65a3J
my husband fusses about my car all the time
I have a sawall in the back in case I need to cut something.
Secondary level kids really like this!
A5: I encourage you to mobile innovation space. Many of the materials they have are cost efficient.
I need these in my HOUSE! (What do you think ?)
A5 New building designs now build in collaborative space which is a start, moving furniture is free & Ss can give input
I prefer Fred Sanford designs
A5: I'm probably late to the party but I removed my front demo desk and the whiteboard feels like the Ss now instead of mine!
I am really joining late , but I want to throw in an idea about introverts in the classroom.
thanks for sharing - hope you are getting great ideas and support for ur journey
Yes please - give us a space for quiet
we turned the lids upside down, covered with denim and the kiddos use them as lap trays
Collaboration is an important skill, but spaces also need to be designed so that introverts can recharge.
Sheepishly admitting I've never been to IKEA! I know... I know..... :(
Some learning spaces need to be conducive to quiet work as well!
you have to balance both types of spaces
Did they donate or discount?
Not sure about house. But school will be just fine 😀
Sounds like a roadtrip! https://t.co/R69y6lhJTn
Sheepishly admitting I've never been to IKEA! I know... I know..... :(
love this! My kids would go crazy over this!
As administrators - if a teacher has an idea- we need to feed their thirst. Trust the professionals,
Genius! The bottom of mine are covered in staples and hot glue because idk how sew or work with wood!
Agreed, balance is what T's bring to the learning and to the spaces.
which is why I think a learning space can't be contained within your four walls.
A5: Start by asking your students to help you determine learning zones and design around those.
***Q6 Finale on it's a way*** Put on your thinking cap. Going out with a bang!
Tuttell Shuttle will be gassed up and ready for NC. Great Wolf Lodge on the way back for Inspiration https://t.co/oI39xHagy4
We also need to let teachers experience different environments to show them what to thirst. https://t.co/AYPkLl5uY6
As administrators - if a teacher has an idea- we need to feed their thirst. Trust the professionals,
also Ss need to be able to recognize what their needs are and ask for a change in their space
Yes, is going to have a collaborative space built in to the new building
A6 smargleboogity is a wonderful acronym
A5: Ss helped to create learning zones (quiet thinkers, tentative talkers and collaboration station) signs are mobile
Will do! I'm in Webster Center right next door for trainings/meetings at least a few times a month. :) https://t.co/74GTPQbMqu
and please, stop by to think and plan with us anytime!
I bet there's a school bus that will drop the whole off at
A6: SLOW - Student Learning (their) Own Way
PARTY - Pick Anything and Read To Yourself.
A6: Can we go past the one hour time limit to answer Q6? I'm still trying to figure out what an IKEA is? https://t.co/E8Z2cJF4Z0
. between and someone has to have their CDL. This will give new meaning to 's . :-p
A6 SWEET--Students working, exploring, education together.-
A6 F.U.N. = Flexible, Unique, and Nurturing
A6: CAFE - Choice, Active, Fail-forward, Explore
Loving all these answers!
who needs a cdl?? Let's steal a bus. It can't be that hard to drive a bus
