Transforming Classrooms
Transforming today’s classrooms
for tomorrow’s learners
Transforming Classrooms
Mary Walgren
Facilities planner, designer, educator
262.894.2101
www.mwalgrendesign.com
The State of Our Schools
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“Our high schools are obsolete….
By obsolete, I don’t just mean that they are broken, flawed and underfunded --- although I can’t argue with any of those descriptions.
What I mean is that they were designed 50 years ago
to meet the needs of another age.”
- Bill Gates
The State of Our Schools
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The Ford Model(Cells and Bells)
A philosophy that starts with the assumption that a predetermined number of students will all learn the same thing at the same time from the same person in the same way in the same place for several hours each day.
The State of Our Schools
Who are the Digital Natives?
And where did they come from?
Born between the years 2000 - 2015
Mini-Generation Gaps:Every 3 years!
In our school systems for the next 20 years …
Digital Natives: Born Wired
21st
Century Learners
Digital Learners in Analog Schools
21st
Century “Tools”
• Independent• Inactive• Virtual• Global
• User-driven• Choice• Kinesthetic• Mobile• Flexible• Collaborative• Multi Purpose• MakerSpace• Visibility• Technology• Diversity
Concepts & Characteristics
• Flexibility
• Learner - Owner
Concepts & Characteristics
Flexibility • Choice • Mobility • Learner-Owner • Connectivity • Kinesthetic
Concepts & Characteristics
• Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Independent
• Choice
• Learner-owner
Concepts & Characteristics
• Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Independent
• Choice
• Learner-owner
Concepts & Characteristics
• Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Independent
• Connectivity
• Mobility
Case Study: Performing Arts HS
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• Cells and Bells• Divisive• Dull, uninspiring• Legacy Brand
Case Study: Performing Arts HS
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Neighborhood Planning
HubOne-on-OneLearning Studio (Detached)Learning Studio (Expandable)Small GroupStaff Space
Case Study: Performing Arts HS
Case Study: Performing Arts HS
Case Study: Neighborhood Zoning
Case Study: Kit of Parts
Case Study: Kit of Parts
Case Study: Elementary IMC
• Built in 1978• Original Library Shelving• Sophisticated Palette• It’s the Library: Shhhhhh!• Division of space • Rigid, monotonous furnishings
Case Study: Elementary IMC
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Case Study: Elementary IMC
Case Study: Junior High Charter
Case Study: Junior High Charter
Transforming Classrooms
Q&A
For additional information, please contact Mary Walgren ([email protected]) 262.894.2101