Teacher,Student+voice+at+Remarkables+Primary+School

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**__Teacher responses from Remarkables Primary School.__**

Teacher ‘I like the use of flexible learning spaces because when we have professional development we can do this in a variety of environments that will best support our practice and that we can work collborativly together this way with a variety of ICT devices that can be utilised across these environments.'

‘We don’t just have to sit in one specific place, our furniture has been designed so that it can be moved around to suit the need, work in smaller groups to all teachers together. We also have the spaces that are more formal meeting places, to a relaxing working environment.'

‘Power points have been cleverly thought of because it seems it doesn’t matter where you are in the school, there are floor and wall power points and plug in network points if wireless was lost.’

'We use the spaces on a daily basis and it’s just part of the school without thinking. If we have learning that’s for a large number of students we can move to that space (campfire) in a matter of seconds (inside and outside) and if students want to work in a isolated space (cave time) they can choose that space with ease. Students use this space for podcasts, vocethread, and when using communication apps such as Skype.'

‘Different spaces are utilised across curriculum areas, it’s all blended and you now have students working in different areas dependent of their needs. It takes time to facilitate self management but what you end up with is a student who can self manage themselves which gives an outcome of quality learning. It also allows students to support others and seek advice from myself or any other teacher that may be in the area. We all become aware of learning across the school. That’s powerful!’

**__Students thoughts on new learning environments.__**

‘I like all the learning spaces because I can find a place that is comfortable and helps me focus on my learning.’

‘I like that I don’t sit in the same space everyday! I can change where I sit depending on what I’m learning. When we are using the Ipod touches for Numeracy we can grab the beanbags and have a competition to see who can get the best score.’

‘I like writing and I can get a pc and take it to a space where I can get on with it. It’s great!’

‘ If I have a problem I can easily go and get help from friends in different areas. Sometimes when I’m working in one of the more open spaces, other students from different classes are also working there and they can help me. I get to work with lots of people.’