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Posted by Jennifer on April 13th, 2008 in Uncategorized , Learning, Office, Students

Friday I moved to a new office and it made a huge difference in the way I approached my work. Here’s the hallway outside my old office:

It was in a long building, with short hallways crossing it. There were only a few classrooms and I had to keep my door closed because of the echo. Here’s the hallway outside my new office:

I can look through the center windows and into a lab! I’m in the corner, so people pass me and there are several classrooms and offices on my floor. I was able to keep my door open all day. I can look down through the windows and see the students in the welding and auto collision programs. I can hear them talking on their breaks. I am witnessing learning, and it feels so good!

I love that I have a space where faculty will feel more comfortable to come and relax and just talk. We are working on culture change, more than anything else, and having a safe space to visit, makes a difference! I hope the students will talk to me so I can learn more about their needs and desires. I plan to put a “webcam zone” sign on the door and stream any learning that happens, so others can share with us!