When we looked at the Technology Plan for the Ann Arbor Public Schools, I was impressed by the amount of detail, including budget, kinds of technology, curriculum, collaboration, and professional development. Even the appendices took up a good chunk of the document - about half of the pages. So much planning! It must take so much time to come up with such a solid document, yet then you reap the benefits. You have written documentation of what your plan is, and there is not much left up to the air. Everyone is on the same page.
We also talked about designing the school library media center. The image of the completely red space in the Seattle Public Library makes me nervous. When analyzing children's literature, isn't the color red for anger? I'm not sure the library needs to make its patrons on edge with such a bold color covering every surface. So I really do think that color schemes are important. Also, electrical outlets need to be placed strategically. Just the other day, I watched the tech guy run around the library with extra power strips because there were not enough outlets in the furniture/study area. I myself have been annoyed when I finally find a free table in the library only to discover that there is no outlet nearby.
I had such a visceral reaction to that red room, it made me feel dark, off balance. I know that we're trying to make statements, but couldn't we make a better statement?
ReplyDeletei had the same reaction to the seattle public library, but since seeing the brandon center's booths, i am all about pops of saturated bright color to highlight and section off areas.
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