Here we go...

What a way to kick off the term! We're starting the last term of the year, outside our comfort zone... Rooms 15 & 16 are transforming into Room 4 for one week only. We're doing everything together... reading, writing, collaborating...

Two become one!

During the next week, or so, we'll keep you posted on what's happening... our frustrations (and there will be some!)... and our exciting success stories.

Here is a snapshot of Day 1:

We did a lot of thinking today!

We collaborated, using SOLO hexagon's to discuss some of the problems kids have.

We utilised the amphitheatre seating to gather around, to hear each other.

Some of our idea's were similar... we were able to tessellate (connect) them!

We transferred our ideas onto the wall, to document our initial thinking... 

The whiteboards weren't big enough... we started to brainstorm on the walls!
Luckily they're whiteboard surfaces!

It gave us a greater space to sit back and discuss our ideas together.

Independent Spaces are available...

We can learn anywhere, anytime, in lots of ways!
We're not tied to a desk and chair!

Groups teaching still happens, just like in our old classroom...

We're working with people we have never worked with before.

We can spread out, throughout the rooms.

This was Day one. We got through a huge workload, considering what a change this was, from our usual timetable. We showed resilience in our ability to step out of our comfort zone! I wonder how far we can soar this week?

Reflections from Day 1:
What were the good things about being in room 4 today?
- Being able to collaborate with other classrooms.
- You can communicate with other people about work, and bounce ideas off each other.

We looked at the flip-side too...

What were the bad points about being in room 4 today?

- It was loud, and having room 15 and 16 friends together is bad, because you don't know if they are supposed to be together.

Leave us your thoughts. We'd love to hear them!