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What Questions do you ask Teachers when designing 21st Century Classrooms?

Here's what we are asking our Teachers at the Madeleine.... Name(s)   ____________________________________                   _____________________________________ 1.      Introductions 2.      How long have you been here?                    3.      And why here?   (What brought you here?) 4.      What values does this school uphold and promote that overlap most directly with yours?   5.      Walk us through the day in the life of your class. 6.      What are the aspects of teaching, learning and using the room that could stand improvement?   -     Where are the issues, pinch points, places where you and students experience stress. -      Furniture – tables and chairs, daily and occasionally, for collaborative & individual work. -      Dedicated breakout space -      Floor Space -      Whiteboards/ teaching wall locations -      Noise -      Temperature   (ever too cold?) -      Ventilation (fresh air) -