With the threat of disease, many things have had to change, among them how we handle education. With many schools having been closed all spring, teachers and school administrators are having to consider what classrooms are going to look like come fall. Here are a few things to think about as we prepare for our "new normal."
SOCIAL DISTANCING
Covid prevention hinges on social distancing, but how will that be possible in the classroom? Most models for what education will look like when we return to school in the fall is a socially distanced classroom, with desk positioned six feet apart. Desks and tables that are easily moved, such as the Shapes Desk by Mooreco, will make this easier. Virtual education may be utilized as well. So teachers will need to be flexible and adaptable when it comes to classroom management this fall.
DISINFECTION
Cleanliness has always been an important part of disease management in the classroom. But with coronavirus, it's more important than ever. Surfaces will need to be disinfected multiple times a day. It'll also be important to furnish your classroom with surfaces that are easily wiped down. This doesn't mean everything will have to be hard and uncomfortable, though. Classroom furnishings such as Smith System's Soft Rocker or Oodle Stool provide flexible, comfortable seating options that can easily be disinfected between students.
HYGIENE
Good student hygiene such as hand washing has always been emphasized in a school setting. but you may have to make new rules, such as regarding mask-wearing. Any teacher knows how quickly colds and the flu can spread throughout the classroom, and it'll be especially important now. A strong emphasis on frequent hand washing and hand sanitizer use will be a common theme in classrooms this fall.
Classrooms in the era of covid may be different than what we are used to, but with preparation and planning, we can navigate this "new normal."
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