Productivity Tools:

Classroom Layout


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Purpose To design an effective technology-enhanced classroom layout, to learn basic drawing skills in PowerPoint
Due Date

Tuesday, September 4 at the beginning of class

Percent 15% of the total Productivity Tools project grade
Submittal

Link to your classroom layout on your Productivity Tools WebPage  and include your reflection response

Details

After selecting a grade level and subject area, use the drawing tools in PowerPoint to create a classroom layout for a technology-enhanced classroom.   Review the common classroom configurations described on pages 25-32 for ideas. You will also want to re-read the characteristics of technology in learner-centered environments on pages 21-23 in your text.

After creating your classroom layout, you will link it to the Productivity Tools page on your website and discuss the following for your reflection:

  • Keeping your audience in mind (parents and/or students), give a narrative for your classroom layout - why you chose the design, what are the highlights of the room, how it reflects the needs of the learners and of the curriculum. This should take 1-2 paragraphs to describe. 

Please review the rubric below for details on what is required. If you can not demonstrate one of the components visually within your classroom layout, you will need to make sure to discuss it within your reflection. 

Rubric
Component Satisfactory Points
Engaging
Design allows for movement and active learning, provides tangible learning experiences, engages the senses and emotions
/25
Interactive Design provides opportunities  for students to interact with the classroom teacher, each other , and the content they are to learn. This can be represented by room layout, classroom materials available, etc.
/25
Facilitative Design shows that technology is readily available to facilitate student learning. Layout allows quick access to technology tools for both student and teacher.
/25
Instructionally Appropriate
 Design meets the needs of students based on age level and subject matter taught.
/25
Total Points
/100