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Classroom Layout Assignment

By: Jeffery Hartley

Arizona State University

March 31, 2019

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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

classroom layout. Below the attachment is the description of the layout.

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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

section of their laptop.

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.
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References

“Classroom Layout Assignment.” Floorplanner, floorplanner.com/projects/62710320/editor.