Fran Hughes's List: New Schools

Published on Dec 4, 2012
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
at the University of Florida has changed the way to do school!

http://pkyonge.ufl.edu

posted Dec 4 2012 
"PK YOung Developmental Research School
at the University of Florida has redesigned school and the kids love it"

many different sized rooms- lots of glass to see into learning spaces
teachers pod
see video of Best School ever

spaces for individuals, groups and classes
quiet spaces

"A high-tech new Canterbury school, which produces all of its own power and even boasts an internal radio station, was today described by the Prime Minister as a "window into the future" of what all New Zealand schools will eventually look like.

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Pegasus Bay new school news feature

Mark Oliphant College - Sth Australia
- Learning commons - break out space for group of classes - house laptop trolley, tables & chairs, bean bags, kitchenette (Davinci corner - science / art); digit screens. No pictures on glass policy (line of sight needs to be clear from classroom to learning common). 

Classrooms designed using Stephen Heppell's rule of 3 - 3 points of view

Village green
resources centre shared by all students

classroom makeovers

- Acoustic Pods -- soundproof circular pods with light and power so you can plug in your laptop
- StepSeat -- tiered seating (Twickenham chose the version upholstered with astroturf) which are great fun for collaboration and presentation
- VerTable Interactive -- height-adjustable mobile project table with an ultra-short throw projector and interactive stylus which makes it ideal for presentation (with the worksurface in the vertical position) and collaboration (with the worksurface horizontal).
- T02 Cable Managed Table - banks of desks with computers on, all set up and ready to go, so students can use them whenever they want
- Beanbags and Isis Link Seating -- the crucial addition of comfort and colour with beanbags for slouching and stools for perching, that you can reconfigure as you see fit.

- Acoustic Pods -- soundproof circular pods with light and power so you can plug in your laptop 
- StepSeat -- tiered seating (Twickenham chose the version upholstered with astroturf) which are great fun for collaboration and presentation 
- VerTable Interactive -- height-adjustable mobile project table with an ultra-short throw projector and interactive stylus which makes it ideal for presentation (with the worksurface in the vertical position) and collaboration (with the worksurface horizontal). 
- T02 Cable Managed Table - banks of desks with computers on, all set up and ready to go, so students can use them whenever they want
- Beanbags and Isis Link Seating -- the crucial addition of comfort and colour with beanbags for slouching and stools for perching, that you can reconfigure as you see fit.

communal facilitates are at front of school to allow for ease of access outside of school hours

"Research supports the link between classroom space and student learning, Klein said, including work done by Susan Kovalik at The Center for Effective Learning. Just as stores, spas, restaurants, and other businesses spend so much money and time researching ways to make their environments appealing for customers to linger in those spaces, Klein believes teachers should be thoughtful about designing their classroom space."

"According to Linton (2012), a Learning Commons must meet several criteria such as the following:  the space must be flexible, open, wireless, comfortable, inspiring and practical. Recently, I gave some parents a sneak peek at the new Learning Commons. One family asked, "When do you think all of the classrooms will look like this?" "

Book available for loan in CES Resource Centre

Also featured on Edutopia http://www.edutopia.org/blog/8-tips-redesign-your-classroom-david-bill

Stephen Heppell's Rule of Three
one: never more than three walls
two: no fewer than three points of focus
three: always able to accomodate at least three teachers, three classes.