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In today’s classroom, much has changed. With new developments in technology and the
changing styles of instruction, classroom layout can be much different than what is considered
the norm. Traditionally, classrooms were composed of rows of desks with a chalk or white board
at the front of the room. While this has worked in the past, it may not be the best way to set up a
classroom with the new technology available today. Below is a diagram of a new and updated
The diagram posted above is a 30x30 foot classroom. This 900 square foot room is
perfectly sized and capable of holding up to 36 students. The most noticeable feature in this
layout are the tables. Unlike traditional desks in rows, these tables allow student to collaborate
and work together. With a growing use of collaborative work, these tables allow more
productivity. Each table is equiped with two outlets to charge students individual laptops. The
students will complete most of their work at these tables on their laptops.
The next feature of this classroom are the six smart boards hanging on 3 walls. These
smart boards will replace the use of white boards. As a history teacher, both screens can project a
lesson dually, or they can be used as a split screen providing a map and lesson details when
required. These smart boards will also be used to display all announcements and notifications. If
students need reminders or notes, they may copy down essential information into the notes
In the front left of the class, there are three bookshelves each connected to one another.
Since a vast majority of the learning will take place on the students laptop, additional text books
and reading materials will be stored on these shelves. If students need these texts, they can sign
them out and return them at the end of each class. Special exceptions can be made over the
weekend when required. While it is my goal to eliminate most of the paper use in this class,
There will be times when students must turn in paper assignments. This work will be completed
and turned in at the back of the class on the long table to the right of the door.
Finally, at the front right of the class will be my desk. While most of the time spent in the
class will not be here, it is still important to have a small workspace where I can organize my
paperwork and materials. Also, if students need to talk to me one on one, this is where they can
meet me.
CLASSROOM LAYOUT ASSIGNMENT 4
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