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High School Blended Learning Classroom Design & Technology Solutions

The blended-learning classroom combines both technology and face-to-face collaboration while helping students learn and master their lesson material. Computers or devices should be easily accessible to students for use during lessons or research and to teachers for use in assessing performance or charting progress. A dedicated area for computer usage should provide enough space to use a computer or device while spreading out multiple books and other materials. A spacious work area allows students to participate in small-group mentoring with their teacher or collaborate on a project.

Requirements for a Great Blended Learning Classroom

For Students

A great blended learning space should include easy access to computers, laptops, or tablets and enough space to spread out books or other materials. Work surfaces should include grommet holes or wire management systems to keep cables out of the way. A readily accessible collaborative space should be available for discussion groups or teacher mentoring. Students should be able to move around the room with ease.

For Teachers

The blended learning classroom should feature a dedicated space for technology use and collaborative tables to accommodate breakout sessions, group discussion, or mentoring. A charging cart makes it simple to keep student devices ready for use, since they can be locked away and charged overnight. Mobile or lightweight seating is ideal since it can be easily moved between the technology and collaborative areas.

For Administrators

A blended learning space should be comprised of furnishings selected with the needs of their school in mind, and all products must be available at the time they are needed. The delivery must arrive on time and installation should be quick and efficient.

Blended Learning Classroom Layout Areas

Collaboration Area

Designed to assist teachers and students in creating a space that accommodates group work and projects:

• Collaborative desks: Designed to work together so students can quickly arrange themselves for group projects and discussions. Use the tables individually or push them together for group projects.
• Stools: Offer sturdy seating and a backless design that encourages good posture and strengthens core muscles throughout the day.
• Mobile whiteboard easels: Can be easily rolled to workstations, so students can brainstorm and capture ideas on the fly. Spacious writing surfaces let students jot down ideas or brainstorm on the fly. Easels can also be used to section off workspaces if needed.
• Mobile storage carts: Can be rolled directly to student workstations, making distributing and collecting supplies easy. Clear bins make it easy to locate needed materials, and they can be completely removed from the unit for use at workstations. Large and small bin sizes easily accommodate a variety of storage needs.

Teacher-Led Discussion Area

Gives teachers a place to present lesson material to the whole class:

• Collaborative desks: Made to be used both individually and pushed together for small group work.
• School chairs: Made from durable, soft plastic that flexes with students as the lean back or change positions. The smooth, anti-static seats prevent annoying shocks, and a lightweight design makes it easy for students to pick them up and move them around the room.
• Teacher desk: Offers educators a place to store materials and personal belongings, and the spacious desktop doubles as a presentation surface during teacher-led discussions.
• Teacher chair: Offers comfortable seating for teachers as they work on lesson plans or grade projects.
• Storage cabinet: Secures devices or other materials that may require teacher supervision. Locking these items away reduces distractions by keeping tools, supplies, and projects out of view. Teachers may opt to use this cabinet for securing personal belongings.

Technology Area

Accommodates the use of devices in the classroom:

• Computer tables: Offer a spacious surface for students to work on desktops or devices while spreading out notebooks or other project materials. Grommet holes keep wires and cables out of the way.
• Stools: Offer sturdy seating and a backless design that encourages good posture and strengthens core muscles throughout the day.
• Charging Cart: Keeps all your classroom devices charged and ready for use. Locking doors keep them secure overnight. Heavy-duty rolling casters easily maneuver over any flooring, and the top doubles as an additional surface for storage or presentation.

Choosing Your Blended Learning Classroom Solutions

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Blended Learning Classroom Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a blended learning classroom effective for high school students?

A blended learning classroom combines technology with face-to-face collaboration to help students learn and master lesson material. It should include easily accessible computers or devices, dedicated computer usage areas with enough space for devices and materials, collaborative spaces for discussions and mentoring, and wire management systems to keep cables organized.

How should technology areas be set up in blended learning classrooms?

Computer tables should offer spacious surfaces for working on devices while spreading out multiple books and materials. Grommet holes or wire management systems keep cables organized and out of the way. Include charging carts to keep devices ready for use with secure overnight storage capabilities.

Why is mobile furniture important in blended learning environments?

Mobile or lightweight seating is ideal since it can be easily moved between technology and collaborative areas. Mobile storage carts can be rolled directly to workstations for easy supply distribution. Mobile whiteboard easels can be positioned where needed for brainstorming and idea capture.

How do collaborative desks support blended learning?

Collaborative desks are designed to work together so students can quickly arrange themselves for group projects and discussions. They can be used individually or pushed together for group projects, facilitating both independent work and collaboration as needed throughout the lesson.