Environment

=**Classroom Environment **=

It is imperative that teachers provide a classroom environment that maintains the following attributes as set forth by Charlotte Danielson's //Framework of Teaching://
 * Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
 * Establishing a Culture for Learning
 * Managing Classroom Procedures
 * Managing Student Behavior
 * Organizing Physical Space

A classroom that establishes a safe, inviting learning environment where students feel comfortable and free to share ideas is paramount. Instituting clear expectations and high standards for all students creates conditions where students are compelled to do their best. In addition to setting clear classroom rules, those rules need to be fairly enforced at all times regarding each and every student. This consistency leads to students clearly understanding they are on a level playing field, and when they feel comfortable with that, there are far fewer problems in the classroom.

 As a technology integrator who travels into other teachers' classrooms with equipment, including a cart of laptops, it is critical that all equipment is taken care of and works properly. Creating routine is one way to be certain that students know what to do each and every time they use computers or any other technology equipment. Maintaining a neat and organized and efficient laptop cart is an exceptional way to model behavior for students. Making sure all computers are updated and running the way they should can eliminate downtime in the classroom which leads to less time off task.

 The following is a Picasa Web Album containing pictures that show multiple classroom situations which achieve several of the attributes included in creating a desirable classroom environment  Classroom Environment Picture Album

The following documents were prepared by me for teachers and students in order to establish a consistent mobile environment across multiple schools throughout the district and in the classroom.