Changing Worlds

In preparation for returning to school for term four I found myself viewing, reading and thinking of ways to allow the learner to be more creative, become  fully engaged and to take responsibility for their learning.  A few years back I observed a teacher in her classroom. There were several tasks that were to be completed by a certain time of the day.  

Today years later I am going to try and work with this idea. After viewing this video clip it it makes me more sure.
The Fish Tank

If you don't try- You won't know

The beginning of the year learning space did not work as well as I anticipated.  You don't know if you don't try. Right??

I found it easier to move around the desks to work with the children, and bring them together for discussions.

Learning space

Students Choose

Give credit to other teachers ideas and adapt it. Gave the opportunity to my year 5/6 class to design there own classroom. Colours, seating, digital etc. Finding real quotes, furniture etc. They're loving it. 2 weeks. End
Task. A coloured classroom plan. We'll keep you posted

MLE v Traditional

Reading lots of articles. Are some parents still stuck in the past
OR does the MLE just add frustration to our students.

Couches or desks

Small tables or desks. Couches .  Will it work?

Creative Classrooms

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Sitting at the desk too long prompted me to inquire about creative Classrooms

My first thought was some sort of laptop stand. I used the school lecturn. Too much slope. Couldn't move around. Only had one level.

Warehouse stationary.  Table