Classroom Studio Model These are some beginning notes about how this mode...

http://www.google.com/notebook/feeds/04358793573726113227/notebooks/BDQOZSwoQyf7asfUh/NDSBaSwoQpJ_s4vch2006-12-13T15:07:59.780Z2006-12-13T18:11:55.572ZClassroom Studio Model These are some beginning notes about how this mode...<a href="http://classroomstudio.wikispaces.com/"> Classroom Studio Model</a> These are some beginning notes about how this model might work. This idea was sparked by a <a href="http://remoteaccess.typepad.com/remote_access/2006/11/classroom_studi.html">blog post</a> from Clarence Fisher. Project/Portfolio Based <ul><li>Specific focus should be determined by student</li><li>The larger works should be evaluated by whether it meets the student's goals and whether it demonstrates mastery of a range of skills/understanding/etc.</li><li>Teacher should establish framework and large-scale objectives, as well as provide resources and assistance with reaching the goals </li></ul> Classroom design should suit the studio approach (aesthetics are significant and not secondary, but should also be useful, functional, helpful) <ul><li>Students possibly set up into groups</li><li>Open air concept (as much as possible in a small classroom space)</li><li>Multiple spaces (desks, tables, collaborative meeting spaces, couches, alone spaces)</li><li>Many artefacts in the classroom</li><li>"Inspiring" walls</li></ul> Schedule and Management <ul><li>Should be different from the standard procedures (but may not be possible)</li><li>Work begins as soon as kids walk through the door (no waiting on the teacher)</li><li>Variety of time uses (small groups, individual, large group steering sessions)</li><li>Lack of bells, buzzers (constant motion and work)</li><li>Longer stretches of time focused on task (not a lot of small, "10 minute" tasks, focused work times)</li><li>Studio "buzz" students often working on different things, but respectful of each other and the work that each is doing </li></ul> Non-Traditional Grading <ul><li>Internal:</li><li>External:</li><li>Considers both product and process </li></ul> Incorporation of Technology This should become so infused with the rest of the work in this model that the need for a "separate section" should disappear. Resources & Inspiration <ul><li><a href="http://tedblog.typepad.com/tedblog/2006/08/ross_lovegrove_.html">See this video</a> at Ted Talks with designer Ross Lovegrove as he talks about his deisgn projects. The last few minutes where he actually takes you though his studio is especially valuable.</li><li><a href="http://www.ifets.info/journals/9_4/10.pdf">Using Online Education Technologies to Support Studio Instruction</a> [pdf]</li><li><a href="http://www.educause.edu/content.asp?PAGE_ID=11917&bhcp=1">The Learning Studios Project</a></li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggio_Emilia_approach">The Reggio Emilia Approach</a></li><li><a href="http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa4089/is_200501/ai_n10298751">Case for a Cooperative Studio Classroom</a></li></ul>Paul Allison