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another idea... here's a wall monitor (I think it should be larger) that can display any of the student screens or the instructor's screen. I like this idea for collaboration or video conferencing

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I put in some seating for the kids to pow wow together in front of the screen I'm not sure if this is something that you would do. **Sue says**: Interesting take on the room. This layout would be good for a regular classroom, too. My experience in the lab has been that the collaborating takes place 2 ways: 1) a group of students work around one machine, or a group of students sit adjacent to each other but each works on his own workstation.
 * Jen says**: I went a totally different direction and essentially created 2 related rooms. One is designed more for traditional work and test taking. The other for collabarative projects and games. I put the collaboration in the back because I remember Sue mentioned that sound was an issue with the open room. My idea is choose tables that can be used in the future with rechargeable labtops or other future technologies.

If the room is a computer lab, do the laptops need to be stored? If so, we need to picture the distribution of the laptops--a procedure, Primary students only have 30 minute classes so distribution would take away from class time. All our test taking is online so we don't need tables for that. In fact, the students rarely bring any materials into the lab; all their work is online.

Good point about looking to the future and being open to change. We need to keep that point in our final product!

We also need room dimensions and desk sizes to see what will fit. Below is another option with the workstations surrounding the perimeter of the room. --Sue
 * Teacher can see all students' monitors
 * Swivel chairs allow students to turn to center tables for large group instruction or small group work.
 * We use the projection screen the entire day so we need to be sure no one has his back to the projections screen.
 * Teacher need easy access to students without having to go around too many obstacles.
 * 2 smart boards will require 2 separate teacher computers.
 * I don't have a SmartBoard now. Would you envision students using one on their own while the teacher teaches another group in the other half of the room?
 * We do need a very small area where students can do some recording without background noise. We need a closet!
 * During group instruction, very often we need to keep the kids away from the computers or they fiddle with the keyboard, mouse, headsets, etc.
 * I like the idea of them turning away from the computers to come to the group table.
 * Not sure if there's enough space for all this. We need dimensions.



Work brought over from Google Docs 070910
How to pursue? Use Sue’s example of the real computer lab renovated at her school.

TASK: Drawing upon a variety of resources and class activities, your team’s task is to write a design proposal for the improvement or creation of a learning space at your school.  BACKGROUND OF LEARNERS/ SITUATION OF COMPUTER LAB:

AUDIENCE: K-6 (ages 5-12), approx 35 at one time

CURRENT SPACE (what Sue’s lab looks like as of Sept):
 * floor plan roughly 25x 30
 * audio settings?
 * lighting settings? Standard fluorescent lighting 3 banks of lights, each on its own switch. west-facing windows allow some afternoon light interference with projection screen. Need better coverings, brighter lamp/projector.  Sue- can you add more here for me to reflect?

 NEEDS ANALYSIS - our “ideal” : (data & needs expressed by stakeholders)
 * space for taking tests
 * flexible table top area
 * Energy efficiency
 * Indoor air quality
 * Instructional area
 * Collaboration area
 * desk on wheels
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">flexible seating arrangements - row & group,adjustable, seating with wheels
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Maybe we could discuss this layout or some variation on it? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #177d30; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">It’s not too different than what you guys drew up, except no computers in the center area. When the workstations are back to back it’s tough for the teacher to see the screens all at once. Also, navigation for the instructor needs to be considered. In the picture below, I like the large table, but smaller group tables in the center would allow the instructor to navigate from each side of the room more easily.

This setup interested me in that the center work area could be for whole group instruction or small group work, with storage beneath for books and backpacks. Swivel chairs would allow students to turn to desks or back to desktops. Projection screen at one end would be easily visible by all, but NOT behind the instructor. Especially with primary kids, I wouldn’t imagine rearranging the seating being too practical on any regular basis.

I like your ideas of the separate small group areas, too. --Sue

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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Here’s Brian’s take on what we came up with in our discussion. Computer desk area is the most flexible in this diagram. Existing wall between current lab and rm. 12 would be removed. (<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Here’s Brian’s take on what we came up with in our discussion. Computer desk area is the most flexible in this diagram. Existing wall between current lab and rm. 12 would be removed.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">In looking at the size of the room I think the only way to fit all 36 students and create good collaborative spaces is to have move-able desks. These seemed like a possibility because you can line them up traditionally or in a group as shown. I also like that there is some room on the table for notes or papers.Here’s a layout that could use regular desk tops but still collaborate without rolling desks-jen



Actual floor plan and desk/chair size


Dana Says ... Here's a floor plan that I like ... placed in 30 X 50 ft rectangle ... Like Jen's idea there are 2 work zones with the teacher in the middle and there is room for the teacher to walk around easily ... the Instruction area is set up so students can see the screen, and if we have swivel chairs they don't have to turn much to see the teacher ... the group work area can accommodate groups of various sizes and assignment types. //__looks great do we need to have a place for the visiting teacher maybe a rolling lap top podium? jen__//