What is Floorplanner?
Floorplanner is an online tech tool that allows teachers to create their own classroom as well as help design and organize the room. It is nice also, because the teacher is able to choose the exact dimensions of the classroom. This helps the teacher understand the actual limits he or she has when placing furniture in the classroom. Below is an explanation as to my room design and why I have all of the items I do inside of it. |
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The table in the corner of the room with the bean bag chairs is for stations and group work with the teacher. Also, having the bean bags for the students provides a more comfortable situation for students which could help them focus more.
Right behind the group work table, is the library section of the classroom. In this section, there are books in stands for the students to read from. The white board is for the students to write on their own, and the couches are for comfort and a relaxed environment for the students. There is also a fireplace in the library to help create that relaxed environment. The fireplace is out of the students reach on the wall. The baskets are filled with games and toys as well as more books for the students in that corner. There is one bean bag and one carpet to add to the relaxed environment. The final items I will mention are the bulletin boards to post decorations for seasons and add decoration to the classroom, the plants add life and color to the classroom and the book shelves are for books and games and any miscellaneous that the teacher may have for the students. Overall, each of the components in my room are spread out and set a welcoming and fun environment. |
Miss Trepanier's designed classroom
In my classroom design, I wanted my students to be comfortable while establishing a community of learning. I want students to be eager to learn and to enjoy being in the classroom. I have set up my room so that there are tables instead of desks. This allows for students to work in groups or individually depending on the task. The chairs are also colorful to bring life into the classroom for the students. The door by my desk is glass with a shade. This allows for me to see out into the hallway, yet in a lock down drill, the curtain is pulled and it blocks the view to the classroom. The other door leads to a closet for storage in the room. In the corner of the classroom, there is a carpet with a rocking chair and an interactive white board. This is the morning check-in area. Here the students change positions and get comfortable while telling about the previous day or the prompt. The rocking chair is for me personally, and as a reward, one of the students could earn the right to sit in the chair. |
Floorplanner and the SAMR model.
Floorplanner completely fits in with the SAMR model. Here instead of the teacher creating a hand drawn copy of what he or she would like the classroom to look like, the design could be made online. To be specific, Floorplanner fits in the Augmentation section of the SAMR model. Not only is the teacher using the technology, but he or she is not just using Google Docs or something similar and more advanced. Because the project is going beyond the paper and pencil, but is including technology, Floorplanner fits in perfectly with the SAMR model. Students could also help design the classroom and what they would like it to look like. If the students get involved, then the theme would be the Modification because the students are using the technology and presenting their classroom idea. Overall, this tool is perfect for working with the SAMR model. |
What did I really enjoy about creating my Floorplanner classroom?
There are so many different items that I enjoyed about creating my classroom, yet my favorite had to be adding the different furniture. This step gave me many options while still using the typical classroom dimensions. Creating my own design and bringing in actual furniture makes the room seem so real and near to my future. I absolutely loved how I used real space also. Now I feel ready to take on my new classroom and work towards having my future classroom look similar. How Floorplanner ties in with Early Curriculum and Instruction.
When planning for a preschool classroom, there should be many different stations for play and exploration. When planning a preschool classroom for my Early Curriculum and Instruction class, I can use Floorplanner and make sure that there are many different stations and areas available for students to explore and play. This tech tool also has many different furniture options, which allows for more fun furniture and the exact items I am looking for. By using this tool, I can make sure that I have plenty of developmentally appropriate materials and furniture in the classroom for Early Curriculum and Instruction. |