CLASSROOM DESIGN

My Business Classroom Design

I have a strong belief that students should be in learning environments that inspire them to learn the subject matter, meet learning objectives and expose them to an environment that they will encounter in the 21^st century business office. With that in mind, the design featured will have three very flexible meeting spaces:

1.)   The Flex Zone (back of the room) - Two modern and casual meeting spaces (round tables and comfortable couches w/ pillows) for small - large group gatherings, study sessions, discussions, sharing, collaboration, and general socialization. There will be open wall space where the teacher and students can post ideas, thoughts and quotes that help make our learning environment engaging and fun.

2.)  Learning – Six kidney shaped moveable tables and chairs that can be reshaped to include groups of 3 – 6 students. Each table has space for 3 students, 3 of the latest PC’s, screen and high speed internet connections and a large PC integrated and printable white board is positioned on the wall next to each table. The front wall of the classroom will be a wall to ceiling mega screen that can be used as a single screen or split into 2, 3, or 6 independent screens. Presenters (teachers, students and guest speakers will lead from a podium toward the front of the classroom.

3.)  The Board Room (middle of the room)– The class will have business simulation projects that require a formal boardroom setting. The long-extended table will include board room seating with PC, screen, and high speed internet connections.

Finally, the classroom space that I envision will include big windows to let a lot of natural light shine through and dimmable incandescent lighting. The room will be colorful without being obnoxious – colors will be blues, greens, whites, and yellows.