Classroom Layout

Private

Badge Description: Classroom Layout can influence student engagement and is largely based on the way a classroom is arranged. This badge will explore different seating arrangements to consider for the classroom.

Badge Requirements: There are 2 ways to earn an Classroom Layout Private Badge

1) attend a face to face tutorial, or

2) watch the provided video tutorial and answer questions using EdPuzzle

Badge Resources: Classroom Layout Edpuzzle and 12 Classroom Layout Ideas

Sergeant

Badge Description: This badge is awarded for changing the seating arrangements in your class.

Badge Requirements: In order to receive this badge, change your classroom layout and/or modify the material on walls in the classroom to meet the learning objective for the day (also known as a "Room Transformation.")

Take before and after pictures and attach to the badge request.
Reflect on how this modification affected the classroom experience.

Badge Resources: A Place for Learning: The Physical Environment of Classrooms, Classroom Organization: The Physical Environment, and Classroom Transformation Ideas

Lieutenant

Badge Description: This badge is awarded for using various classroom layouts and flexible seating to enhance student engagement.

Badge Requirements: In order to receive this badge, add flexible seating to your classroom layout. Consider creating classroom expectations for the student's seat choice.

Take before and after pictures and attach to the badge request.
Reflect on how this modification affected the student engagement.

Badge Resources: Reflections on Shifting to a Flexible Classroom and 5 Steps to a Flexible-Seating Classroom

Captain

Badge Description: This badge is awarded for leading a professional development, either one on one or in a small group, in which you explain the benefits of modifying the classroom layout, give a brief overview of how to, and/or assist with trouble shooting any issues teachers may have.

Badge Requirements: To earn this badge you must give an explanation of how you showed your colleague(s) to utilize Classroom Layout strategies to enhance the learning environment for students; you must also be willing to provide continued support to faculty at your campus throughout the school year.

Badge Resources: Guide on Classroom Design and Layout and 10 Tips for Delivering Awesome Professional Development

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