Part 2 Brainstorm Ideas: Part 2: Ideas for our classroom design

classroom: Middle School English class floor plan of arch classroom Furniture Essentials: 34 chairs and desks teachers desk chalkboard/smartboard

Reading area furniture: Rug Bookshelfs bean bags Materials: plastic tiles Using google images, we researched and looked up previously made classroom designs. We also looked up things the classroom needs as well as the materials required to build and support teaching.

In this classroom they designed a unique way for all students to be facing and viewing the smartboard the whole time. They are also put together so students can collaborate with one another.

In this classroom the teach er sits in the back to be able to view all the students. This allows her to see what they are doing as if they could be cheating or maybe requiring assistance.

In this classroom the desks are all connected to form a circle. This allows students to collaborate with everyone during group discussions.

In this classroom each student has their desk attached to one another and to the teachers desk. This allows the teacher to be able to view all the students who are very close to him. Also this design helps for easier distribution of papers.

In this classroom six desks are grouped together for students to collaborate together in small group discussions. some are smaller groups for paired group discussions.

In this classroom the students are also grouped into three pairs. this classroom uses computers, and the desk design allows students to have room for themselves without bothering one another. This design allows for space too.

In this classroom each group of tables seats six kids. Each group has two computers and a projector displaying what is shown on the teacher's computer so everyone can see it . The design is great for collaboration and for an easy view of what the teacher shows on his computer.

In our classroom, we plan to add computers for all the students to use. Its best if there is

nothing obscuring the view of the board for the students.

In our classroom, since it's designed as an english classroom, there will be an area of bookshelfs containing books students can read in their free time.

In our classroom, there should be an area designated mainly to class discussions and reading. It can also be used as an area to review over assessments.

In our classroom, there should be an interactive smartboard for kids to use. This can also be used as a powerpoint display where kids can copy notes and try out problems.

In our classroom, the teacher's desk should not be covered with papers like this one. It should be cleared better and be easily accessible by kids who might come up for help.

In our classroom, it must accommodate 34 students, so in order to accomplish this, we will have to group students in two or more groups. Also we have to consider how students move from their seats to the door and if they have enough room.

General Information

How many students are in your classroom during the day? > ~34

What types of furniture is used now? Does it need to be movable? Why or why not >

Unmovable large plastic desks

What is the artificial and natural light in the classroom like? > Barely any natural light;

windows are covered; there’s only white artificial light

What materials are currently used on the floors, walls, and ceiling? > plastic floor tiles,

hard material on walls and ceilings

What are the different types of classrooms in your school? Are there any that are better or

worse than yours? > science rooms, computer rooms, generic rooms

What types of other buildings surround your school? Homes, businesses, parks, parking

lots, or an empty field? How will these other buildings impact the design of your new

classroom? > college buildings, athletic facilities/fields, residential buildings, food

stores/restaurants

What types of streets surround your school? Are they busy or quiet? > moderately active

streets