Sucks+vs.+Rocks

Our Ideal Non-Linear Classroom

Physical Environment:


 * desks/tables in groups of 4 or 6
 * laptops for each student
 * audio center
 * video center
 * general learning center/teacher conference area
 * Smartboard and projector

Community Environment


 * Laptops have been selected so students have more fluidity and can put away the laptops to utilize the tabletop area---desktops are permanent and not only eat-up table space but also obstruct views
 * field trips

Instructional Environment


 * student-centered
 * teacher as mentor
 * flexible grouping
 * project-based
 * student choice
 * discussion-based
 * multidisciplinary studies

Assessment


 * project-based assessments
 * rubrics provided for all assessments
 * essay choices