Ideal+Class+Floorplan



My ideal classroom is divided into 3 discreet areas. The whole class instruction area is occupied with collaborative desk clusters that can be moved easily to open the area. To facilitate the different ways students learn there is a wall length dry erase board, an interactive whiteboard, a beamer for book illustrations and artifacts, a large screen TV to monitor broadcasts from around the world, quality speakers around the room, digital cameras and video equipment to create documentaries, and laptops for everyone that are connected with software that allows sharing and teacher monitoring. In the rear are two alternative spaces. Near the window is the conference/project area with storage. In the other corner is the individual and small group reading, research and meeting area set off by a 5 foot glass block wall. Both areas are defined by carpets that soften the space and add much needed color to the room. Across from the large south facing window bank are long bookcases. The final details include recycling bins, plants and a water cooler convenient to the students.