Spontaneous classroom restructuring may feel like punishment to students, designed to keep chatty friends separated or to prevent others from staring out the window and daydreaming. But as educators we understand there are numerous benefits to restructuring learning environments: addressing better students\u2019 individual learning styles, improving group dynamics,and increasing accessibility to resources, just to name a few.<\/p>\n
But how to approach a classroom redesign project?<\/p>\n
Edutopia<\/a> recently posted a blog series that covers all the bases of classroom remodeling that will keep educators from feeling overwhelmed and students from picking up their books and trudging to their new desks in defeat.<\/p>\n Interested in making light touch changes to your existing classroom setup? 8 Tips and Tricks to Redesign Your Classroom<\/a> walks you through the process, from ideation to implementation, with tips on how to make your plans effective and pain free. Consider including students in the design process, as they see the classroom through a different lens, and might be able to offer valuable insight from their vantage point. Before getting started, it\u2019s also important to take time to research and workshop your ideas. You don\u2019t need to be a professional designer, but you do need to make sure your classroom restructuring is answering the needs of your particular group. Read more<\/a>, and watch several videos on teachers\u2019 efforts to remake their classrooms, like the one below. <\/p>\n8 Tips and Tricks to Redesign Your Classroom<\/strong><\/h4>\n