This was our first practice experience with using HaikuDeck and found it very user-friendly and positive.

Information contained in this presentation was taken from Concordia Online Education on July 7, 2015.

http://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/reference-material/5-ways-to-design-a...

The classroom should be one with adequate work space that allows for movement and collaboration. The layout is essential to have a positive brain based classroom. Concordia Online suggested a circular arrangement of desks vs. traditional rows to allow students to converse.

Students are challenged, but not threatened. Students fears are addressed and bullying is not tolerated. Classroom is a positive, welcoming space for all students to grow. Mutual respect amongst all students and teacher.

More than 1 part of the brain is stimulated at a time. All senses are engaged during the learning process in a brain-based classroom.

The instructor promotes positive feelings and encourages face-to-face interactions to build a connection. This allows students to feel supported.

Hands on classroom activities that allows students to experience first hand what they are learning about. Examples of this are field trips, role playing, visual arts, etc...