#saskedchat Archive
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Thursday April 7, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to ! Tonight we're discussing Classroom Design. We're so glad you have taken time to join us. https://t.co/hieqNrcT9a
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internet seems to be back here at my home so I'm a go here.
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Please take a moment to introduce yourself, where you teach & your fav spot to do deep thinking! https://t.co/i7M20SmlMW
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Surprisingly the internet seems to be pretty good tonight!
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All's well in Stoon. Hello from me, HS ELA/Humanities teacher, former online teacher & course developer. Hi everyone!
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Hope you're feeling okay!
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Hi I'm a grade 2 teacher from Wadena, Glad to be on the chat
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Deep thinking happens when I'm doing house renos or cleaning so it happens at home. Time flies, though!
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Hi, HS math/science teacher from Regina currently on mat leave
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Get ready for some fun, we'll be posting question number 1!
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Hi, , I'm an IT Consultant at and Ithink best when moving. (Bending an elbow is moving, right )
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Woah - thought my internet outage was localized to my house. It appears to be back up and running
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Hola! I am a middle yrs educator going into my 4th year of Ed. I am also an aspiring yogi. I think deeply about differentiation.
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Hi , Andrea a French Immersion LRT on mat leave from Regina. Favourite deep thinking spot: hiking, Waskesiu.
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Hi everyone! I'm Kendra, finishing my 3rd year at the U of R! I do my thinking anywhere and everywhere. It just happens!
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I'm in at grade 4-5. I deep think everywhere, love the back yard and a yoga pose best.
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Since I don't have a classroom of my own (well, only in my imagination), I'm looking forward to everyone's ideas!
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Hi - Ian from here. I'm going to be in and out tonight with the littles, so I may just lurk.
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A1 I moved back to classroom teaching and took over a retired tc's classroom. I cleared it out - bookshelves, file cabinets etc
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A1 I've allowed more flexible + comfortable seating arrangements. My Ss have thrived with increas freedom and responsibility
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Internet back up and running here! Grade 2 teacher from Regina and grad student joining in tonight.
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The internet was down at my house too!
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A1 I think differentiated furniture goes a long way to influence the learning environment of students
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What types of things did you change it to?
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A1 Wanted to start w clean canvas. Now have ss desks & tables, facing diff directions. Soft spot w shag reading rug@MarcyWaldner
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I brought in a mat from the gym, wobbly chairs + gave Ss more of a voice to choose their seats
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Hi. I teach Adult Upgrading in Onion Lake. I do my deep thinking on the commute to work.
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Do you use a seating plan?
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A1: Worked to create a classroom free of clutter & distraction. Try to keep color coming from Ss writing & projects
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Commutes are great except when you need to make notes! I wouldn't be able to rememeber my great ideas
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Not now, but at the begin of the year I did. We have 2 rules: sit with new people and in a new place everyday
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Ferrah from Regina. Using voice text so will likely just lurk.
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A1: I'm not in clssrm now & desperately aware of how poorly my room helped Ss learning Except my U-shape of desks That was good
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those are great rules! We should do that at staff meetings!
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This is important. Sensory overload is overwhelming!
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- We're right on cue, get ready for question number 2!
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A1. I put a bistro set in the hallway to give students a place to be outside of the classroom.
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That's a new rule. What age group is this for?
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That sounds fun! I like that they have to put some thought into their choices.
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A1: studio designs need to emphasize flexibility, I do keep some specialized spaces in the room: making, reading, study carols
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Hero pose is a nice seated position for thought.
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Hey all! Melissa from Green Lake - online high school support teacher
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I never thought about notes.
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How do you get around the fire marshal with this? We recently had to remove everything from hallways.
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Dorina from a farm in Sunny North Florida! :-)
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Hi ! Amy, Grade 2/3 teacher in Regina - happy to be here!
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You mean you don't like talking to a machine? Or typing with one hand?
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. A1. I am much more aware of clutter and possible sensory issues now that I am an LRT.
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better might be an overstatement. Covered in ice packs & on a lot of Dilaudid. I'm sure tomorrow will be better day
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having flat desks and chairs, I have a "home base", but otherwise seating is fluid during the day.
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Sorry, I was fighting the 140 limit. :) regular desks, in a U for discussion yet can see board/screen. HS ELA mostly
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I have a red ceiling and red cupboards that need to go! New paint color!Also the fluorescent lighting!
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sometimes things are different in different places!
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A2 My classroom has a great big lab bench in front of the white board I would like gone, it's such a barrier between me and ss
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Yes - this is being a kicker right now. I get safety - but some restrictions make learning hard.
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sort of trying to combine voice text and one thumb typing on my phone with varying success
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Hello everyone! Michelle, principal from Estevan jumping in late. 8:00 kind of came quicker than I thought.
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A2 We did surveys w all ss 10-12 to identify where the major learning strengths were. Lots were
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And here in style! 's trooper!
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Nobody's said anything yet.
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A1 My room has flexible seating and a couch. Students can sit, stand, or lounge on the couch when working.
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It makes things so much more adaptable. Difft act require diff sitting, standing, lying positions
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You can do it! Look how fast that was!
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Ahh... the lovely classroom colour schemes... I OFTEN teach with some or all lights off.
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Yes absolutely! Don't understand why we can't reach a happy balance & why diff in some places
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A2 All classrooms need desks that are not attached to chairs. Sts need mobility for their needs & collaboration with others
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A1: teaching ESL to Ss from around the world, I get to know them they a survey. I read them then FILL classroom w/ who they are!
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I’m sure it will be. My knee surgery was the same - didn’t take too long to get moving.
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What is their "home base"?
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Great to see you Michelle! Just arrived too! (Internet was taking its time.)
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A2 I would get rid of the rectangular tables and get something that would be more flexible for different arrangements.
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A1 1 change I loved this year - moved carpet area by whiteboard for easy projector/docu camera work https://t.co/hYJMMQgPHo
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Yes defintely! Have a hard time with understanding this.
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we have tables in the hall, very helpful.
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Slow internet is a "thing" tonight I hear
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I need new paint job. Also would like to get rid of in room lockers & replace with wall of whiteboard. https://t.co/YbaQBW1VNL
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thanks - I see it’s been an issue for a while!
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Nice to see you here again!
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I wish! That would be fantastic! I hear we are limited to kind/color of paint sadly...
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A2: More options for sitting and working. Zones for activities. All the other good ideas I'll steal tonight. :)
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I love the idea of a couch in the classroom. Create comfort for Sts at school.
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Hi ! Joining late but as excited as ever to talk about classroom design! Liz Therrien from Regina Public Schools; middle years
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A1 I like the classroom library I have been able to build. I will need to add more space for next year.
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"Okay Google, make a note... "
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I have circles but be aware of the size if you get them, mine are much too large.
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Lighting is a big deal! I only use one set of lights in the room as a rule. And window light
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A friend of mine has several in her class with different types of tables. Very cool.
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just a starting point for transitions. They still store things in desks, creates unwelcome ownership
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Usually in front of the SmartBoard but that could vary depending on the situation
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A2 One teacher in our school used white board paint on a few desks. Kids loved it
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Tables of different shapes with wheels!
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Would love to be able to do this but just don't have enough windows. Try to do as often as I can.
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- what is that I see? It looks like it's question number 3!
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Glad you are hear! Don't mention the weather again! :)
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Don't know if I'd go as far as NEED (although I def prefer my tables) - some Ts can make the desks work well too! :)
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. yep - I often wonder if we’re there for the Ss or to make sure the adults aren’t inconvenienced!
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A2: More standing desks. All my students fight for the one in my classroom!
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I had this in my gr 7 classroom and the Ss absolutely loved it!
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Hi , I'm Evan in Saskatoon. Probably mostly lurking b/c of kids' bedtime. Like to think at cpu with RSS reader loaded.
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Flexibility can be possible with whatever you're gifted with - although some better than others for sure!
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I miss these rhymes all of the time!
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A1:Ss have"represent"wall.Picsof their faces on their flagsThey have 9 weeks 2move their face 2other flag 2learn re:other S.
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Gradually moving away from desks to work tables. No set seating plan . varied seating options https://t.co/wwRBP0cNXV
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Ahh. Ya, I get that. Do they need to? Would that make it easier to shift spaces without ownership?
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We have orders ZBoom desks for some classroom. They are flexible and nice.
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Technically, mine is a futon. Cheap, durable, and easy to clean.
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The full-out whiteboard U-Tables are my DREAM.
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Don't get me started on lights!
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A2. I'd like a standing desk or two. I saw one with a whiteboard top at Staples but there was no price, product info, or help.
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Conversations and keeping the Ss as the main focus is always the hope.
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A2 - I wish that I had a more flexible learning space... (and Hi from Jamie in Regina - TL & grade 3) https://t.co/zcllrGGBCP
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It will be way different for sure
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I have these great tables in my room that are square, bigger than a desk but not too big so very flexible.
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Would love this someday too. My beanbag gets good use. Couch = next level!
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A2: I want back to tables, I lost them for some reason. They encouraged flexible grouping, need a sink too.
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A2 The colour. Everything in my room is bright orange. Kind makes me want to vomit some days :)
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What will you do with your info?
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A1: I have reconfigured a computer lab, including taking a saw to a dividing wall b/c of poor sight lines to projector screen.
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Yes! My students love my one standing desk, but I don't know how much it was (just got it from the board office)
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The desks that have attached chairs are the past; a poor representation of our future Sts. They are movers!
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glad to be here, almost forgot it was Thursday!
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I promise. Nothing about the blue skies and 79 degree weather with a light breeze 😉 https://t.co/4AUUI5TKyi
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Glad you are hear! Don't mention the weather again! :)
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Do you use any other types of lighting? Or do you have enough natural light?
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blessed with a full wall of windows & so we almost never have the lights
It's very calming https://t.co/dHb3BsOyjH
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Ahh... the lovely classroom colour schemes... I OFTEN teach with some or all lights off.
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Hey, we did have blue skies today, and there's no snow on the ground (mostly)
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I have a couple lamps that I use to create a softer feel
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Very nice! I imagine a nice corner for reading.
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What kinds of things are on your survey?
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well I've learned some young people do need more personal territory than others. Desks meet need.
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A3. Tough Q. I always feel bad about the amount of carpet in the new schools. Seems like a lot of vacuuming for facilities tech
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Agreed! I have red, green, and yellow in my room. Difficult to concentrate with such an array of bright colours
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I used to have this and absolutely loved it!
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Lucky to have nice windows that usually bring in enough natural light. Makes a difference!
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I would LOVE desks with movable chairs! I'm stuck with traditional desks this year.
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I wish I could give you some of mine! I have 6 sinks. My room used to be our science lab
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I need a sink as well but mostly just for my coffee cups and random forks.
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Don't make me come over there! Um, wait a minute- :)
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Pictures? I love examining classroom set-up.
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But Orange is the BEST learning color for students. Truth!
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A3 I read this question and couldn't easily anticipate there being problems. I haven't noticed any issues
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no room, opted for many cushions on the floor in two areas.
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I still have some desks too for certain situations
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A2. I looked around for a good sale on beanbag chairs or something similar but haven't found anything yet.
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I herby challenge you to always write in rhymes of two!
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Popping out for bedtime - See you in 20ish!
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that’s like forgetting it’s 5 O’clock somewhere!
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I get that in a lot of ways but I'm hesitant to make sweeping statements. Different Ss will need different things.
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I think those should be removed. We need to support our Sts w/ movement & collaboration for the future
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we were testing new furniture and some of the students didn't do well on wheelie chairs...
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Too many Sts or the classroom itself?
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I think that's why a variety is always good
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I have opened a new school with great windows and all new furniture - but there are still things I’d change if I could
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- What's that knocking at the door? Why look, it's question number 4!
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They're not for everyone. There are also ones with breaks.
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My (big) child was bugging his mom and now I am behind again. Can someone post Q3 for me again.
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A3: Have kids rearrange at end of day for janitor. Opportunity for learning empathy, responsibility, duties.
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Sadly those curtains had to go due to fire regulations.If I could paint the red I would! My current room https://t.co/2WTpX2JkZC
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Good point. Having kids put chairs on tables, too, to make it easier to clean
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each school/division has different allowances - some let teachers pick colours/flooring/etc - some don’t
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Florida. Orange. There's a joke in there somewhere, if I could just find it. :)
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Ahh, my Friday "cup walk of shame" ...
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well, at least it’s a high ceiling!
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Yes! Maybe that is why. I think it was probably because of my annoying child. Ha, ha
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Ha!! I'll take one too while you're at it!
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I'd love to do more outside. All the time! May and June and September for sure, and winter too!
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A4: Flexible seating spaces, carpet spaces, benches, pillows and several rugs.
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the classroom is big enough and I have 21, I just hate clutter.
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Orange you glad you didn't find it yet? https://t.co/GxqsLElloN
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Florida. Orange. There's a joke in there somewhere, if I could just find it. :)
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wow! Do you have Basketball practice in that room after school as well?
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Q4: Tables, flexible seating, standing desk
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A4 Tables are arranged so students can chat with eachother and collaborate. Even when working on different classes
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That room definitely has the height for it!
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Q4. Tables, flexible seating, lab benches with sinks, large space
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Fire regulations ruin so many aspects of schools!
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A4 Variety of seating, some floor space students like for reading, tables for collaboration.
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Q4: no seating plan-Ss choose where they sit everyday,different seating options, tables & lots of open spaces for collaborating
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Natural light. Neutral colors on bulletin boards. Standing desks. Many plants. Constant music. https://t.co/pnmKgOHsPt
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We're a pretty good bunch
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Clutter isn't good. Curtains?
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pillows cause problems during lice season & are major problem for Ss with asthma & other conditions. (I was told)
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Fire regulations do ruin so many things. They don't even want us to have garbage cans in the hallway!
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Appreciate the focus and emphasis on safety but would love to see more of a balance.
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Deal! The less in my room the better!
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A4 Thankful for: flexible tables and breakout spaces, large whole group space, class materials access https://t.co/jdlMeM9KlA
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love how high your roof is
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I've always wondered how no seating plan works - what grade do you teach?
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you’re still working on that table?
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Haven't had to deal with that yet but give them a good clean as often as possible. Also replace them almost yearly.
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nope, blinds on two moderately big windows.
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Haha - okay - you weren't joking with the red!!
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Should say they are also more for seating, don't generally have the Ss laying on them.
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We were told that as well, teachers had to get rid of couches if they had one
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A4. The best classrooms seem to have flexibility for S movement and also designated storage areas and less clutter.
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Makes it great when there's no power. Not much difference...just no smart board...or glue guns.
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A4 For ELA, there's little need for ss facing front. Once they understand direction, they're moving/picking spots
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Or chairs... Or put things up on walls without a bulletin board
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A4 I actually really really really love my classroom. Even the extra teacher desk at the back comes in handy for student space
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hopefully no one complains - we lost all of ours in the classrooms. Almost lost the beenychairs too
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Here is a pic of the Zboom desks we have purchased. Teachers who have them (not me) really like them. https://t.co/zaTJO9Bp4J
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When does lice season end?
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Ohh no I wasn't! You can't miss it. Some rooms are blue.
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right. Aside from those things you wouldn't even know it was different
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A4: As I said, desks in U was pretty good for ELA discussion. And everyone was in the front/back row. :) Had a good library, too
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it's the project that never ends! Learning a lot though.
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It can be very limiting :(
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I wish I'd tuned it sooner. My classroom layout is AWFUL but it's been a challenge with 30 desks.
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I've heard stories where St work has to go or certain spaces in the classroom needs to be changed.
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. that’s why we had surround sound - so it didn’t matter where they faced.
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- you need to look alive! Here comes question number 5!
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try a rectangle facing in.
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Yes that happens. Have to be certain work is hung in the right places and with right materials
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I teach gr 7/8 w/no seating plan. It varies constantly by the day & task. Students appreciate choice
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gr. 2. I rarely have management issues b/c they are given choice & they never stay in the same spot all day
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Yeah, I never had what you hav for . Manor has big rooms, at least, compared to some schools.
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Room design is a passion of mine. Here’s one of several blog posts (pics incl.) of my process: https://t.co/Z1itxXmJul
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Q5. How have you hacked your school design to compensate for classroom design deficiencies? https://t.co/oYbakTpzft
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is now trending in Canada, ranking 40
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my summary of learning is never ending! Procrastinating by coming on ! Haha!
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A5: Tried to embrace and neutralize the colors I am working with at the same time. Made students work the focus for the eye
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Interesting think on CBC last Sunday morning about how fire regulations actually cause issues.
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Interesting! Can a person find that online?
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They are. Kind of allow for a few different arrangements. We have two classrooms of them now. Rest have tables.
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yeah, and my proposal isn’t writing itself either! is such a distraction.
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Seconded - would love to read this one!
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I feel like mine is never ending as well! Not sure how to say it's finished just yet.
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that’s similar here - many places didn’t strictly enforce but that is changing
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what I am struggling with is getting rid of the "teacher" desk. That is my goal for next year
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A5 Some teachers have removed the doors off of built in storage which allowed for sitting on stools at the counter to work.
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absolutely. We talk a lot about how that right comes w/ responsibility & they do well
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Brave! I don't know what I would do without my space. What's your goal in doing so?
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A5. I frequently use the empty classroom across the hall when I teach my quad split and float between the rooms.
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Ha, ha! They can act like a table or a pair or individual. The teachers like the flexibility of them.
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it was actually pretty easy - just took it out. Haven’t had a teacher desk for years
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I had a lot of stuff just collecting dust so I removed the doors which allowed for shelves to do work, etc.
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haha. I have 2 in my room but are accessible to anyone who wants them at any time
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Thesis fairies finished mine! They were disguised as a caffeine binge & no-sleep breakdown.
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I am still up in the air. Our marks are due Friday so I will be deep into report reading.
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once you try the no seating plan you will be pleased w/ the results.Reminding them of expectations 4 learning to
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Blue painters tape is my "Windex" (what movie?). Its everywhere&bulletinboards of clothes line and pins. https://t.co/akeb0zCRiN
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Q5. How have you hacked your school design to compensate for classroom design deficiencies? https://t.co/oYbakTpzft
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Dumped my desk a year or two ago and never looked back. It's a great feeling!!
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I can't keep up with this chat. Mix of: I'm having so many good convos & I'm exhausted at this point in the semester
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Yes I am sure you will be! Will have to catch you another time if this weekend doesn't work!
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- the participants are here, it seems we are in a bit of a fix. Let's continue this discussion with question number 6!
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Same; I ony have one (haha), but it is a safe place for students to work. Shared work space
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Plus people actually talking to us in class!
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I think our physical footprint should be as limited as possible. I ditched my desk and office chair. Students sit at my space.
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A5 I use a on my tablet that goes off a minute before the bell. I like us ending an activity less abruptly
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A5. My last school had desks that still had ink wells in them- difficult to do anything but rows so would frequently send S out
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Kinder & Gr 1& 2 Ts got rid of theirs 5 years ago when we moved
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Multi-tasking at it's greatest
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A5: I suppose power bars don't count.... OK, using old language lab headphones sets for watching vid in splits. (?)
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Q6. Is unteathering Ss learning more important than your classroom's physical design, or part of it? https://t.co/xbcgkAAucm
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I'm guessing it opens a space for more collaborative learning; happier environment
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I use the room next door when it is empty, too.
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A5 Also put time into some pretty cool Downloaded funky fonts for variety/theme looks
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Yes I like that as well. Share the learning-share the space.
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So much red for my. Tried to neutralize with black.
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Okay - that's pretty vintage!
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my goal is to have more learning spaces for the student Im never at it.It's a dumping space
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I peaked at about 26-28 in a split. Of course, the split was ELA 7/8 and Law 30 :)
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Ditto. Fire regulations seem to make fewer & less engaged/focused learning spaces
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Today we took the laptops and camped out in the library. The change of scenery was nice - and easy to do with 3 students
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got rid of mine when I had 34 gr.7’s and ran out of room. Just never put it back.
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I can see it as a dumping space, that's for sure
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exactly! I do like your idea of shared or safe space for students tho re: desk
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A6: physical space has a huge impact on learning, but it can't dictate everything about how learning happens.
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but now that my desk is there, kids can learn back against it. Used as corner
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A5: Seating plan. Seating plan. Seating plan! A 'U-shape' seems to work the best with carpet space in the middle.
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I think it is the only way to do it because you are right; otherwise it can be a waste of space if left unused
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A6 Both are related. Life lessons are necessary just like how comfortability is necessary. We need to look beyond the basics
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see? That may be an option as well. I can see both perspectives.
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finale made me lose my place in !
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as an admin- I went paperless bc I was in so many rooms.
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A6: A part, but a less part. IE., untethering doesn't require it, but it does make it easier. I think.
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really it comes down to the learners in your room & what works best for them
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A6 The way we train Sts to sit is standardized. There's more to learning than sitting straight up & down in a desk & chair.
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Good way to use as a corner; multi-functional
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- for the rhymes that have been tweeted, I hope I am forgiven. Just one more rhyme to endure, get ready for number seven!
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A6 Just like there is more to learn than just the curriculum
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Does that make me vintage as well? Sounds better than old!
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A6: I would say the physical design does have an impact on learning but it is the educator's job to find ways around problems.
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you are correct but it’s finding that balance within the system that many find difficult.
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A6. Many Ss are influenced by classroom design so it matters but like said it can't dictate it.
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Miami schools have meth labs???? (Watch that trend! :)
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I have tried to go paperless! Love the idea; can't seem to fully get it yet
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That's a great point. Especially with such limited time in a year.
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took me a year to iron out the kinks but eventually had little paper.
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Sorry guys my eyes are closing. Thanks for the chat
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I'd be interested to remove the desk and see what changes. Future challenge
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me too - don't know how to go paperless with gr. 2s & lack of tech
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if you don't have space, create the illusion. Tables are often in rectangle facing in. Keep in motion
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A6 Moving around / the flexibility is part of my planning now. More focus on process of learning than content
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it’s figuring out how to cover curricula outcomes while still allowing for Ss flow to occur.
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tech is more than devices, tech is innovation and that's inside of every1
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A7: It didn't. One of the many things I did wrong.
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I guess I need to stick with it and not give up so easy on paperless
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A7 I try to but tough with large class sizes.
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Q7: Without it looking like "Stations", I have various areas of "empowerment" for Ss who need more, 2 get up or 2 get away.
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as for an anchor was thinking of shelving against the wall to store pens, etc.
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Absolutely! That is a challenge. I lean more towards St growth & guiding them along the way
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there are some great apps that help with the transition.
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True; don't know how you would go paperless with gr. 2s with the tech support
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blame it on the drugs. Happy healing!
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I like viewing it like this! There's flexibility and movement - this is key.
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I would say that innovation can be tech but not necessarily - 1/2
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A7. I hope I am flexible enough to find a situation that will work for my S even within the limitations of my tables and chairs
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it’s allowing the creative to flow with what works best.
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I have seen those organized rooms with shelves all over on Pinterest... jealous!
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me too - future goal not challenge - remove the desk haha
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A7 Always the goal, and always a work in progress. Each layout I've tried has great pros - and cons. https://t.co/cCexXMiO3T
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probably more difficult than HS.
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I will have to look out for those apps
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Always trying something new and seeing how Ss feel about it. Try to make sure they have a voice & choice https://t.co/nBLuDIf2zS
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A7 Always the goal, and always a work in progress. Each layout I've tried has great pros - and cons. https://t.co/cCexXMiO3T
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Large class sizes + older (larger) students is a tough realty. We keep trying - but advocacy here is important!
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That's neat! My room is still rocking a chalkboard - so I made mini whiteboards for Ss by laminating paper
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Without a desk there was really no place for my stuffed bird to sit! :)
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Monster Report, Evernote, Dropbox, Drive - all really helped
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A7 painted my round table with white board paint. Pull small groups to work with me at the table.
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I feel you. Without a desk my chameleon, Bubbles, would be homeless
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Isn't that a great tool to have? I had this before and am hoping to do it again this summer. Ss love it!
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Okay, glad someone I know did - how did the paint work? I totally want to do this but scared it'll be goopy!
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apps are great when/if you have internet access
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it is but we all have strengths and need to help each other to overcome some issues.
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It's so easy to do just takes a fair chunk of time and time to dry too.
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I have the same fear Amy!
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Great idea! We have done that as well. Also painted small chalk boards with white board paint.
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The day they covered my chalkboards with WBs I cried with joy. Ha! But definitely use mini-boards too.
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Great idea . Do the ss like it? https://t.co/2tHPlxaVe7
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A7 painted my round table with white board paint. Pull small groups to work with me at the table.
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true that! But, people think schools all have great access!
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A7. I'm limited with what I can do with the physical space and the desks that I have but am flexible with allowing Ss to move.
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My 1st semester teachn had 10-11-12 ELA split Reading JC to 10s and MacB to 11s &12s did novel.
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clear the floor for drama!
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they love it! I sometimes have a hard time sending them back to their desks
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We have a number of tables painted with white board paint. Easy to do and students love it.
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just had chat on Resiliency. Such GREAT stuff. Felixibility = resiliency https://t.co/vlCNhONtQK
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A7. I hope I am flexible enough to find a situation that will work for my S even within the limitations of my tables and chairs
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TA. I can ask my students how they would like to arrange our tables. Just because I like it doesn't mean it's the best option
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It's fantastic and great at all grade levels I would imagine!
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I bock at this a bit. There are still plenty of times when ss in rows/desks is best for certain types of learning
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great idea - using surfaces for many things really allows Ss to create & share!
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it's great. Easy To use and erases just like a white board
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I know ts who feel like they're doing something wrong if they use this at times. In it was warranted often
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Thanks for the chat everyone! Have a wonderful weekend.
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But definitely not bound to it, like maybe a decade ago.
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Asking out of curiosity... when are the times that you feel this is best?
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that's where I have to get innovative on going paperless in gr 2. Some days I already feel too heavy w/ worksheets
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Yeah - this is what I go to now, and I didn't see it this way first coming out of uni: scaffolding...
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My reaction would be the same. Tears of joy.
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TA Create diverse areas/seating/workspace in room.
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That's where I found it and was certainly the cheapest option I found.
