Dispersed Teacher Collaboration Workspaces give teachers a professional workspace and place of respite to connect with each other, plan, share information and resources, reflect on their teaching and on their students’ progress, research and plan best practices, and help each other help the students. These workspaces enhance teacher prep and teaming with areas for independent and small group work, as well as focus rooms for privacy. Depending on the configuration, it may also include dedicated spaces for socializing, dining, health and wellness. The benefits include expansive thinking, novelty and innovation, and a sense of enjoyment and self-expression.
Are enclosed learning spaces connected out an indoor commons or outdoor learning space to extend the footprint?
Are there spaces that serve as shared resources for multiple grade levels and programs?
Is there are line of sight for supervision of students in one class using an adjacent space?
Is there space and seating that supports socializing and the human connection?
Is there space for staff to dine that serves as a place of respite to recharge mentally and connect with each other?
Are there workstations (nomad or hoteling) that multiple staff can use?
Are there focus rooms that staff can use to be away from the larger group to focus on heads down work?