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CREATE A DESIGN BRIEF
Create a design brief for your learning space that considers space, pedagogy and technology – and their interdependency. A strong brief is essential is setting out your aims and objectives, providing a blueprint during your planning journey. The Modern Classroom design brief should either be compiled by, or in collaboration with, the head teacher or a member of the senior management team.
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LIST THE STAKEHOLDERS
Draw up a list of all stakeholders that are involved, interested in or affected by the project. This list will comprise of pupils, staff, parents, governors, partners and suppliers. Once your list is compiled, involve everyone at an early stage to understand and support the Design Brief. Make it clear that their involvement during the initial planning stages of the project is vital. We have created a useful Google Docs template to compile your list of stakeholders:
http://bit.ly/modclasslist www.prometheanworld.com
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IDENTIFY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
A common issue found within schools is that their existing technology is underutilised. Whether apps are not being utilised via school tablets, or the wealth of resources on the internet are not being taken advantage of; most schools can make more use of their technology through training. Technology in teaching and learning training is offered by EdTech suppliers and training providers, who can create a training plan. Visit the Naace ICT CPD 4 Free website for more information:
www.ictcpd4free.co.uk
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ASSIGN ROLES
Map out the roles of teachers and students: ● ● ●
Who is producing content? Who is presenting it? Who is providing feedback?
Remember – you are creating a modern classroom that does not depend on the old methods of teacher-centric lesson delivery. Search the ClassFlow Marketplace for thousands of free interactive resources (no account required):
http://bit.ly/cfmarketplace www.prometheanworld.com
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DETERMINE LAYOUT
Consider the positioning of students and teacher. Mock up your design either using free online software (e.g. Google Docs using shape tools) or even a trusty flipchart. Create various layouts that can be changed depending on the lesson contents. Consider the size and shape of the room, resources available and the various teacher/student set-ups that enable a variety of learning scenarios.
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REVIEW PEDAGOGY
Plan the introduction of various teaching methods, including: ● ● ● ●
Collaborative learning Social learning Flipped learning Design-based, feedback-based and enquiry-based learning
At this stage, you are ready to use ClassFlow – a free teaching and learning platform that acts as the glue connecting all learning materials and devices. Sign up for your free account:
www.classflow.co.uk www.prometheanworld.com
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EMBRACE THE OUTSIDE WORLD
Enable, encourage, capture, recognise and share connected learning and achievement that take place outside of the classroom and school environment. “If the 16% using smartphones at school is a surprise, you may be shocked by other research that has shown 5% of primary school children have their own iPhone.” Ipsos MediaCT, “Our mobile planet: UK”
The massive accessibility to technology outside of the classroom represents significant opportunities for learning. The Modern Classroom embraces and encourages these opportunities.
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