Designing a new school - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T11:28:59Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/designing-a-new-school?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A463462&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSorry to be a worry wart, Cec…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-04-16:649749:Comment:4634622010-04-16T22:48:16.670ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Sorry to be a worry wart, Cecelia,<br />
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It's just a parent thing!<br />
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Does anyone get to climb up the pole?<br />
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JJC
Sorry to be a worry wart, Cecelia,<br />
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It's just a parent thing!<br />
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Does anyone get to climb up the pole?<br />
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JJC Andy,
The video that Katy sha…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-04-16:649749:Comment:4632122010-04-16T07:18:16.234ZCecelia Izuohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CeceliaIzuo
Andy,<br />
The video that Katy shared was inspiring. It had some good ideas you might want to look at to make your school exciting. I liked the idea of the secret doors.
Andy,<br />
The video that Katy shared was inspiring. It had some good ideas you might want to look at to make your school exciting. I liked the idea of the secret doors. John,
The library had 4 level…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-04-16:649749:Comment:4632112010-04-16T06:57:06.533ZCecelia Izuohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CeceliaIzuo
John,<br />
The library had 4 levels but wasn't 4 stories high. It was more like 2 stories high. They had lofts at niches. They also regulate it they have it roped off and only 2nd graders and up get to use it.
John,<br />
The library had 4 levels but wasn't 4 stories high. It was more like 2 stories high. They had lofts at niches. They also regulate it they have it roped off and only 2nd graders and up get to use it. A four story fire pole? That'…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-04-16:649749:Comment:4631822010-04-16T03:56:07.390ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
A four story fire pole? That's about a 32 ft drop, probably onto a fairly solid floor surface.<br />
It does not sound like a good idea to me.<br />
JJC
A four story fire pole? That's about a 32 ft drop, probably onto a fairly solid floor surface.<br />
It does not sound like a good idea to me.<br />
JJC I like Cecelia's description…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-04-15:649749:Comment:4629482010-04-15T15:52:05.559ZKaty Scotthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KatyScott
I like Cecelia's description of the fireman's pole and dumb waiter. I think it would be great if schools were designed out-of-the-box, to spark kids' imaginations, and make school a place they <i>want</i> to be. Writer Dave Eggers started an after-school writing program that does an amazing job of integrating design, imagination, and functionality. Maybe his tutoring centers will spark some ideas at your school (specifically, check out the 5-minute and 17-minute…
I like Cecelia's description of the fireman's pole and dumb waiter. I think it would be great if schools were designed out-of-the-box, to spark kids' imaginations, and make school a place they <i>want</i> to be. Writer Dave Eggers started an after-school writing program that does an amazing job of integrating design, imagination, and functionality. Maybe his tutoring centers will spark some ideas at your school (specifically, check out the 5-minute and 17-minute marks):<br />
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The name of the school is Hana Hauoli their website: <a href="http://www.hanahauoli.org/" target="_blank">http://www.hanahauoli.org/</a> Check out the picture of their pit by going to their "About Us" then "Celebrations and Traditions."<br />
I think the articles I read regarding the temperature was in ERIC.
The name of the school is Hana Hauoli their website: <a href="http://www.hanahauoli.org/" target="_blank">http://www.hanahauoli.org/</a> Check out the picture of their pit by going to their "About Us" then "Celebrations and Traditions."<br />
I think the articles I read regarding the temperature was in ERIC. Do you have any pictures of t…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-04-14:649749:Comment:4624922010-04-14T07:13:16.160ZAndy Birchhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AndyBirch
Do you have any pictures of this school or a link to their web site? We've been talking about similar ideas involving mini theatres and flexible work spaces. The issue of temperature also came up and whether this is controlled by the building or teachers in classes. This will also be influenced by the design of the building and if it is open plan.
Do you have any pictures of this school or a link to their web site? We've been talking about similar ideas involving mini theatres and flexible work spaces. The issue of temperature also came up and whether this is controlled by the building or teachers in classes. This will also be influenced by the design of the building and if it is open plan. Wow! How exciting to be build…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-04-14:649749:Comment:4624902010-04-14T07:10:04.678ZCecelia Izuohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CeceliaIzuo
Wow! How exciting to be building a new school. Of course your design is going to be limited by the financial resources. But, there are some websites out there regarding design. I remember checking one out about a year and a half ago on comfort level (the room temperature) and the productivity of students.<br />
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In one of my graduate classes, we had to dream about our ideal classroom. Perhaps that is a good way to start. Put your dream together then worry about how much of your dream can come…
Wow! How exciting to be building a new school. Of course your design is going to be limited by the financial resources. But, there are some websites out there regarding design. I remember checking one out about a year and a half ago on comfort level (the room temperature) and the productivity of students.<br />
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In one of my graduate classes, we had to dream about our ideal classroom. Perhaps that is a good way to start. Put your dream together then worry about how much of your dream can come true.<br />
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Just last week, a few of us at my school visited another school. We were impressed with their 2nd and 3rd grade class. The classroom had a pit with theatre type seating. They used this area for class meetings and discussions. Their library had 4 levels with a "fire-fighter's pole" running from the top level to the ground. They also had a "dumb waiter" to send their books from one level to the next. Anyway, good luck and have fun designing your new purpose built school.