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1. How do we… re-design… a re-design?

   Ponoka SolutionPublic Meeting7pmLearning Center

2. Considerations in re-design What about age differences? Development of a separate space for gr 7/8 Homecourt/Advisory groups Center Court 7/8 teacher pod Technology rich Separate eating, Locker, and washroom areas Lockers in area unlike HS Subject specialists Athletic areas Access to CTS(hands on) Arts(Band, drama, Art) Outside Physical spaces(Beach VBall/Hoops)
3. Considerations…Access to options Expansion of CTS, Technology and Fine arts opportunities Further access into specialized programs Expansion into new opportunities for younger students(flag football? Wildlife? Outdoor ed? Etc Fine Arts- Art Room, Drama, Band Theater that seats about 140 Music Program introduced this year Auto lab to include a Middle School “Shop” area Access to Construction, Mech, Fabrication, Cosmo and all other option areas…all renovated to better use the spaces
4. ConsiderationsWhat about Athletics? Junior High teams(already have 9…will add 7 and 8..JR SR @ Jr High and JR SR @ HS) Additional team access Addition of a 3rd athletic space Addition of a weight room/cardio room Outside(Beach volleyball courts going in now) BBall hoops to be added once 7/8 are in building P ED pod for teachers to coordinate and share expertise
5. ConsiderationsWhat about entrances/facilities for 7/8 Separate entrance for 7 and 8- leads directly into Middle School space High School will enter in North(parking lot) and 7/8 to the south of the front doors Separate washrooms/change facilities Safe and caring is our priority We recognize these younger students need separation to feel successful and safe…and yet blend into the rest of the school over time and as they access the facilities
6. So what does it look like and why…A very quick look a the design of the building Why open areas? School designed to be flexible and meets needs of learners in the 21st Century Students learn differently today Technology makes knowledge readily available, teaching is not presenting Ability to re-group kids into teams, large groups and individual spaces BUT maintains classroom structure for students In end only ONE classroom less that we had before renovation, but enables teachers to start in class and move into open areas. At the same time allows for students who are not being successful in the traditional classroom to access a variety of options to get their education(PACE etc)
7. What it is not… What it is… An open school Younger students mixing freely with our older ones Isolation-teachers work solely in a classroom Reliant on computer “labs” Limited to 4 walls Distracting Egg Crate design Us winging a design Where are the kids? A flexible school A structure that allows for supervised interaction when appropriate(mentoring etc) Collaborative-teachers working together Technology rich(SMART, laptops) Team centered-Kids work in groups/ teams and as individual Growing option programs Open and inviting Based on Research and evidence of successful environments Kids are learning everywhere!
8. So how did we get all this space? Huge building Got rid of hallways These take up an incredible amount of space Got rid of all the little rooms/ wasted space Complete redesign of building to optimize learning spaces So how’s it going? Magnificent Distractions are almost totally gone It is ‘normal’
9. Floor Plan
10. Fine arts Phys Ed Spec Ed Middle School CTS
11. Fine Arts Theater Space
12. Weight/Cardio room
13. Gym
14. Auxiliary Athletic Space Media Center/Library
15. What About the New Elementary School?
16. Preparing Children for Their Future…Not Our Past Designing the building to help educate, rather than just being a space. Designing the school to follow instructional needs (form follows function, not function following form) Not limited by space. Less traditional ways of conceptualizing learning spaces – not talking about simply substituting open areas for classrooms. Need to design schools for information and creative age … need learning environments that support creative thinking in science, technology and the arts.
17. “Old paradigm” (egg crate/classrooms and corridors) school facilities can be converted into effective places for 21st century teaching and learning. From classrooms to learning communities - redesign to operate as “learning communities” alongside common areas reclaimed from hallways to expand available space– hallways are valuable real estate that sit empty most of the day. Environmental scientists have published many studies that show a close correlation between human productivity and space design. The research demonstrates that students and teachers do better when they have flexibility, variety, and comfort in their environment.
18. Flexible teaching arrangements and instructional groupings based on instructional needs Opportunities for traditional teaching to connect with other modes of learning A more flexible and varied model where teachers can choose from a variety of spaces to suit the learning activities and students have the space to be creative, working on projects as individuals or in groups, either with their hands or with the latest technology. Spaces for direct instruction or large group instruction (traditional classrooms), small group work, independent study. Move toward interdisciplinary project based and inquiry based teaching and learning. A variety of learning and teaching styles are supported
19. Key Design Principles Flexible teaching arrangements/spaces and instructional groupings. Flexibility and variety is key. Classroom furnishings are mobile and flexible Teacher Collaboration Inclusive practices Safe and caring learning communities Technology rich environment: connectivity is key Visibility/Open- glass, sliding doors/moveable space dividers A learning environment that is an inviting place for students to learn
20. Learning Communities Breakdown a large school into learning communities - Clusters of classrooms (learning studios) teaching similar ages: Play Academy/Pre-K and K, Grade 1-2, Grade 3-4, Grade 5-6 Pairs or groups of rooms for collaborative team-teaching & co-teaching Traditional classroom spaces Break Out Spaces (Quiet rooms) to accommodate students who need more focus or small group work DaVinci Studio (wet labs- Art/Science) Commons: Multi –purpose areas- space for project based learning, small group work, student presentations, and even student dining, Each Learning Community has its own entry and boot room, and sets of lockers or cubbies
21. Media Resource Centre: Library Information from a variety of media Knowledge & Technology Hub Flexible space that opens onto a commons area Areas for using computers, collaborating, or reading alone.
22. Inclusive Education An Integrated Educational Learning Centre Space for compensatory or functional academic skills, independent living skills, use of assistive technology, sensory awareness and control, social interaction skills Special washroom (shower, change area) down the hall from classroom SEF office In close proximity to FSLW and Counselor office
23. It’s all about ENGAGED Learners….an opportunity to create a high quality learning environment that will help light the spark of imagination and possibility in students and feed their passion for discovery and learning! “Ponoka Elementary School.…a community where learning comes first.”