Physical+Layout

· Students having ready access to computers in the classroom to support spontaneous use of ICT · Student having access to a bank of wireless laptops to work in groups (eg. hook a listening post into a wireless laptop and enable a group of students to listen to, read and view animations in an online storybook) or take outside of the classroom || Wireless laptops, Desktop computers Wireless network Laptop Listening post || · Teachers are able to readily change the look and feel of their classroom to allow for flexible and innovative group work · Open learning spaces, not restricted by fixed walls, or with removable doors · Create teams of teachers, pods of computers and knock down walls to encourage team teaching · Research possibilities for learning spaces to incorporate interactive multimedia facilities || Flexible furniture layout eg. Individual desks that can be arranged in various formats Wireless laptops Flap panel screens or Thin Clients that allow for more working space/less desks || · Teachers are able to easily book a room in which they can modify the layout, perhaps using an online booking system · Arrange for groups of students to use a computer (rather than a 1:1 ratio), this approach facilitates collaboration and builds skills. · Open learning spaces, not restricted by fixed walls, or with removable doors · Create teams of teachers, pods of computers and knock down walls to encourage team teaching · Research possibilities for learning spaces to incorporate interactive multimedia facilities || Sharepoint Moodle Scholaris || · Assist teachers to create a learning environment which supports independence, inter-dependence and self-motivation in students. (eg. Students rotate to stations, work individually or in teams etc.) · Open learning spaces, not restricted by fixed walls, or with removable doors · Create teams of teachers, pods of computers and knock down walls to encourage team teaching || ||
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