Classroom+Environment


 * The Classroom Environment **

 I consider classroom environment to refer to three different elements: physical set up and layout , digital space and overall feel.


 *  Physical Setup/Layout: **
 *  Student tables arranged in groups to encourage collaboration
 *  Community materials to promote sharing
 *  Comfortable areas to increase student productivity
 *  Adequate technology available to students and teachers at all times
 *  Organized for ease of use by teacher and students
 *  Student work displayed

 **Digital Space:**
 *  Class website
 *  Blogs
 *  Wikispaces
 *  __**All**__ other online resources used by students and teachers

 **Overall Feel:**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;"> Caring community
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;"> Encouraged to take risks
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;"> Mutual respect
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;"> Teacher as facilitator

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;"> The following video shows some pictures taken in classrooms in which students are comfortable learning. They are challenged and encouraged to take risks. They are active participants in the learning process.

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