Ideal+Classroom

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Food for thought: Does the ideal classroom you are developing meet the "ideals" of differentiated instruction and professional collaboration? =IDEAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT=

= Visit our Ideal Classroom wiki example: http://520-idealclassroom.wikispaces.com/=

= NOTE: This example is hosted in a wiki. However, your assignment will be completed in one of the following: = = = =** Task 1: Learning Philosophy and Voki **=
 * Google Sites: @https://sites.google.com
 * Wix: []
 * Weebly: []

We will work together to create your Voki in class - now, write your philosophy
 * Write a two page paper about your learning philosophy. You may make it a general philosophy or focus on K-12 or adult learners. **

**Answer steps 1 - 4. This is for YOUR use - bulleted list with key words is fine! Step 5 is the narrative writing of your philosophy.**

1. What was PK-12 school or college like for you? What was memorable and why? 2. What did you like and what didn't you like?
 * Reflect and write the answers to these questions: **

3. Read **//three articles//**. Go the the ESU library and find **three** **articles** that pertain to your area of **instructional interest**.
 * What does literature say? **
 * You need to have a total of 3 articles about the "ideal teacher".
 * Please keep a PDF copy of each article to upload to your Ideal Learning Environment resource page.
 * Answer the following questions about each article:
 * What was the main idea?
 * As an instructor, what was valuable to you?
 * Write the APA reference for the article.

4. Now, when you think of the ideal classroom, think about the following:
 * Your Belief **
 * How do students' learn?
 * What kinds of things do I really want them to learn? Give examples and support with articles.
 * What would be the best way for them to learn what I want them to learn?? Give examples and support with your reading and articles.
 * What would you want your ideal classroom to look like? Give examples and support with articles that you have read.

5. Now, write in narrative form. Here is an outline that works for many. Opening - Include your learning experience with a "thesis" statement. Paragraph 1: How you believe learning occurs (with citations) Paragraph 2 - 3: Supportive examples. At least one that includes how technology could be integrated into learning (with citation) Paragraph 4-5: How you would want your ideal classroom to look & what you would want in it. This should align with how you feel that learning occurs and be supported with sources (see
 * Writing your Philosophy: **
 * Include parenthetical APA style citations
 * Include your APA style references at the end.
 * Remember to use APA style of reference and citation. [|Citation help: Son of Cite Machine.]

**Steps for Lesson Plan**

 * 1) ====You will create a mini lesson or a loosely structured ideal mini unit that you want the learners to experience. This does NOT have to be a lesson created using a standard lesson plan format. Rather, it is a time to "dream" of what would want students to do. **__This lesson should be problem or project based.__**====
 * 2) This will be created in a Word document and copy / pasted into your Ideal Learning Environment (use Arial size 12 font)
 * 3) Create a **Title** for your Ideal Lesson, small unit, or experience.
 * 4) Writing Guidelines:
 * Overall Goal
 * What is your Objective?
 * Paragraph 1 - What the students will do and the instructor (make sure that it __includes__ some technology)
 * Paragraph 2 - More details. Include the steps the students and instructor will take to accomplish the overall goal or objective
 * This lesson should include either an iPad or Android App AND an online tool taken from Kathy Schlock's Blooming' Apps guide: @http://www.schrockguide.net/bloomin-apps.html
 * Paragraph 3- What you will do for an **FORMATIVE assessment** (before a grade) and what the students will do for a **SUMMATIVE** assessment (or a Grade)
 * Create a rubric for what the students should be able to do. (Go to Rubrics page in the navigation bar for examples and tools)

= Task 3: Steps for Classroom Budget and Justification = > 2. Find out the cost of each > 3. In Excel or a spreadsheet program create a budget. (see example [|here]) > 4. Make sure that your Ideal lesson uses some of the space and items that you have on your budget. > 5. Create a chart for your spreadsheet (tutorials will be provided in D2L)
 * 1) List the items needed for your classroom (think of the physical structure, but also include hardware, software etc). While making your list, create a two-column table to justify your budgeted items. The supplies listed on one side and justification statement in the second column. (when applicable supported with theory or research).
 * List the items you want
 * List the price per item
 * List the number you want
 * Have a **Formula** that multiplies the totals of each item
 * Have a Totals at the end (a sum formula)
 * 1) Create your budget justification as described in grading rubric. This should be included in the spreadsheet in a separate column.

= Task 4: Create your classroom floor plan =

Does your Ideal Classroom allow your students to "go places?"


 * 1) Click here for an example: http://520-idealclassroom.wikispaces.com/
 * 2) Find an article about classroom design. T his can be from the Internet or peer-reviewed. Make sure you cite it and include it on your "Supporting Articles" wiki page (PDF file or linked if on the web)
 * 3) What do you know about how students learn?
 * 4) Therefore, how do you want to teach?
 * 5) What does your classroom need to include in order students to learn in your ideal lessons?
 * 6) Include the items from your budget and add to your budget items that you think of now
 * 7) You must have a digital image that can be uploaded to your Ideal Classroom wiki
 * 8) I would suggest using [|Floorplanner] unless you have a program you love

= Task 5: Presenting your Ideal Classroom =
 * 1) On April 25, you will show the class your Ideal Classroom Site with a brief explanation (about 5 - 7 minutes)
 * 2) The purpose of this presentation is to convince the school board to fund your classroom.
 * 3) Submit your link to D2L Dropbox

**Walker Spring 18' STOP here - use below for resources and additional information - as needed but not required**

**Get inspired for your floor plan:**
 * Watch the videos below
 * Go to [|Edutopia] and pick Video LIBRARY. Pick something of interest to you and watch and / or
 * Interesting video: http://www.edutopia.org/node/2937
 * Science Classroom: http://science.discovery.com/tuneins/dreamclassroom.html?clik=netmain_feat1

** 4. Additional resources for floor plan if needed: **

 * Floor Planner:[|Floorplanner]
 * **Classroom Architect**: http://classroom.4teachers.org/
 * **Scholastic Classroom Layout:** http://teacher.scholastic.com/tools/class_setup/
 * Older Teens or Adults: http://www.smartdesks.com/classroom-design.asp
 * Use Google Docs --> Drawing
 * Use Inspiration or Kidspiration.

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