Flexible Learning Environment
As instruction evolves the space in which learning occurs has evolved as well. Instruction that promotes creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking requires students have the ability to sit in small groups, engage with each other and other professionals in the building. Teachers need space where they can offer small group and individual instruction. In order to facilitate students having a wide selection of opportunities our school has identified FlexTime Manager as a tool to ensure students are accounted for during the school day.
In the future we hope to implement an open-campus policy and transform the Cafeteria, Large Group Instruction Room and open hallway spaces to ensure all students have the opportunity access the instructional staff and resources that are needed to learn.
We are seeking to develop guidelines for our teacher duty period so that they are focused on offering learning opportunities. For example, our Environmental Science Teacher has been asked to schedule a nature walk one time each week for students. This teacher is excused from his responsibility for monitoring a study hall on that day.
In the future we hope to implement an open-campus policy and transform the Cafeteria, Large Group Instruction Room and open hallway spaces to ensure all students have the opportunity access the instructional staff and resources that are needed to learn.
We are seeking to develop guidelines for our teacher duty period so that they are focused on offering learning opportunities. For example, our Environmental Science Teacher has been asked to schedule a nature walk one time each week for students. This teacher is excused from his responsibility for monitoring a study hall on that day.
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Innovation Studio: This space seats approximately 20 students. This space has resources for students including basic school and art supplies. Technology is included in this space to support our video production course as well as our Visual Basic. Students have self-identified this space as a good place for meetings and several club and activities have posted calendars and keep files in this space. All students have access to this space. |
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Blended Learning Lab: This space is to be used as a place for students enrolled in our blended learning courses. The room is used by students to work specifically on blended learning activities.
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Think Tank: This space is used by teachers who need flexible seating in the Library. It is equip with white boards for collaboration, an AppleTV and monitor for teachers and students to display work.
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Learning Commons: The Learning Commons is a public space in our school organized by our school Librarian, Allison Mackley. This space is place for students to access information and technology resources as well as books and magazines. Students are encouraged to seek out Mrs. Mackley who strives to cultivate passion for learning.
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