tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post494757872572761463..comments2023-10-08T06:20:56.637-06:00Comments on Learning and Laptops: Tables or desksanneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573450327737964454noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-25228527510248850202008-05-07T11:45:00.000-06:002008-05-07T11:45:00.000-06:00Do you have any idea of buying furniture for your ...Do you have any idea of buying <A HREF="http://www.furniturehomedelivery.com" REL="nofollow">furniture</A> for your home? Then Furniturehomedelivery.com is the right place to purchase the furniture. 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Ta...I enjoy sitting in tables much more than desks. Tables promote a more communal learning environment, rather than a personal environement. I always feel very separate from my fellow students when I sit in desks. I feel like a community of learners when we sit in tables.hannahshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11193797315120717987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-51121451998158535022007-03-21T12:27:00.000-06:002007-03-21T12:27:00.000-06:00I agree with everyone else who has said that they ...I agree with everyone else who has said that they prefer tables to desks when working with laptops because they have more room, they allow for more movement, everything that everyone else has already said.<BR/>The only problem with tables is that if you are with someone who you can absolutely NOT get along with, there may be some problems. People against having tables will probably bring up this argument. For this argument, simply say that students can move. Students can also be placed by themselves at a table or desk if they cannot work with anyone else in the class. Having tables in a classroom will take both students and teachers who can make sacrifices for the good of the class. I am sure that this will not be too much of a problem. Other than this problem, I love having tables rather than desks with the laptops. Along with this, wheeled chairs really help with movement in the classroom.sarahchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08183461569516840244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-43647716972726198672007-03-21T12:26:00.000-06:002007-03-21T12:26:00.000-06:00I agree with Karib and what she said about how tab...I agree with Karib and what she said about how tables make it easier to work with our peers. I think that working together in a professional environment is an important skill, especially when we move on into the work world.krumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06172800181209023872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-31706090234252917012007-03-21T12:25:00.002-06:002007-03-21T12:25:00.002-06:00Dr. Mabry,I personally think that it really does n...Dr. Mabry,<BR/><BR/>I personally think that it really does not matter. I think the teacher should focus on teaching the students. Furniture is a secondary issue. A good teacher can make either arrangement work. <BR/><BR/>Maybe you could ask your prospective students what they think. After all, they are the ones who will be the most affected.EmilyLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072382309444495543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-18866953829775652282007-03-21T12:25:00.001-06:002007-03-21T12:25:00.001-06:00I prefer tables over desks because it provides mor...I prefer tables over desks because it provides more space and just feels less confining. Space is definitely an important issue because on a desk, the laptops need to have enough room so that they will not fall off. Also, tables are much easier when we are working on group projects because a table is easier to gather around and has a larger and smoother surface to write on. This especially becomes important when we are making posters. I know that this next point is totally a psychological thing, but a table where other people are next to you seems less confining and restricting than a desk. I hope that this helps you Dr. Mabry.maddyghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360728882774447194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-16398854917676121042007-03-21T12:25:00.000-06:002007-03-21T12:25:00.000-06:00Dr. Mabry,I believe that tables and roller chairs ...Dr. Mabry,<BR/><BR/>I believe that tables and roller chairs are better for the use of laptops. Using tables allows us as students to interact easier with each other, because at a table there are two people there. Also, the room feels more open when using tables, because you can move freely in your area instead of being enclosed into one desk.Shelby B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04636736537076085244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-65095307328382557712007-03-21T12:24:00.000-06:002007-03-21T12:24:00.000-06:00Dr. Mabry,I personally think that tables are bette...Dr. Mabry,<BR/><BR/>I personally think that tables are better than desks for the sake of having one other person that is close to you. I don't like to sit alone and I find it more friendly if there is someone else to talk with and discuss with. Tables also have more room. Individual desks can be really small, and there isn't enough room to put all your papers and laptop. I wouldn't really know how our class would be different if we used desks but I don't think that I would like it very much.erinlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810858069453207275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-81522969220886409632007-03-21T12:23:00.002-06:002007-03-21T12:23:00.002-06:00Dr. Mabry,Table would be a much better choice as o...Dr. Mabry,<BR/>Table would be a much better choice as opposed to desks. The big thing on laptops is that they move freely, without strings, or cords attatched. The person using the laptops should also have this freedom. Tables also allow for more space, which makes it much easier to work with objects at the same time as using the laptops. So, tables would be very appropriate to use.kenna_dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306540867891283030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-16181100107277192102007-03-21T12:23:00.001-06:002007-03-21T12:23:00.001-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.HarryPotterFreak(danh)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16678923439848460330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-78385696392104621702007-03-21T12:23:00.000-06:002007-03-21T12:23:00.000-06:00Dr. Mabry,In my opinion, tables are much better th...Dr. Mabry,<BR/><BR/>In my opinion, tables are much better thatn desks for many reasons. One of the best aspects of tables, as stated before, is that there is more space for the laptops to sit on and still have room to spread out. I enjoy having multiple people at one table because I think that it helps to have someone or a few someones who you can bounce ideas off of and basically have someone who is forced to help you, for lack of a better description. I can't really explain it too well, but sitting at tables as opposed to desks sort of forms this feeling of "togetherness", if you will, or a sense that you are part of a team. Plus, working on group assigments is easier when you don't have to move a bunch of desks together to form a group. So basically, I am an anti-desk person, and in my opinion you should use tables for your new classroom.HarryPotterFreak(danh)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16678923439848460330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-49021165528756026682007-03-21T12:22:00.004-06:002007-03-21T12:22:00.004-06:00I personally like tables much better than desks. I...I personally like tables much better than desks. It gives more of an opportunity to spread out throughout the room and to be able to group together in small groups to collaborate in activities or projects. Tables also provide an easy way to set up fish bowls and other discussion forms in class. I also prefer tables with rolly chairs because the desks with chairs attached are really uncomfortable and also cannot change around the room very easily.laurafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04856228830530719664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-20582491255864554342007-03-21T12:22:00.003-06:002007-03-21T12:22:00.003-06:00I am of the opinion that tables are more conducive...I am of the opinion that tables are more conducive to a group-oriented learning environment, as tables are shared and provide great ease to cooperate with others, much more so than horrendously cramped "single" desks. However, the tables in our classroom do have an uncomfortable bar underneath, which for the long-legged gentleman such as myself is quite a bother. On the other hand, I'm also pretty much a complete paper hoarder, so it's certainly nice to be able to spread all of my junk out instead of rummaging through my bookbag all the time.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05116397247734775688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-11163707576839569822007-03-21T12:22:00.002-06:002007-03-21T12:22:00.002-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.KariBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06382248269753334325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-11807185962949497982007-03-21T12:22:00.000-06:002007-03-21T12:22:00.000-06:00The biggest thing that makes tables better than de...The biggest thing that makes tables better than desks is the ability to more easily collaborate with your peers. Desks are very constrictive and limit us to sitting in just one place, while tables allow us to work more closely with our neighbors. It also makes the classroom feel much more relaxed.KariBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06382248269753334325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-51660715064415269542007-03-21T12:21:00.001-06:002007-03-21T12:21:00.001-06:00Personally, I would recommend tables. They give a ...Personally, I would recommend tables. They give a larger surface area, and therefore more flexibility when working with laptops as well as paper materials. It is also somewhat safer, as it is all to easy to knock a laptop off a desk. In general, tables are good because they give a more flexible workspace, as well as a feeling of community that helps foster learning and participation.BenHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14962067325143948683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-40215861249232204062007-03-21T12:21:00.000-06:002007-03-21T12:21:00.000-06:00I would say that I like tables better than desks. ...I would say that I like tables better than desks. Especially when I'm using a laptop I love to have a little extra space to deal with. I tend to get spread out when I am really working hard and when I only have a small desk I get slightly frazzled and claustrophobic. I also really enjoy being able to be close to one of my classmates. It is nice to be able to share things more easily and discuss things we don't understand. Basically, for me at least, tables add to the learning environment.Lane C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05903234400323163832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-85495200341147255132007-03-21T08:55:00.000-06:002007-03-21T08:55:00.000-06:00I am also a student of Anne Smith. In fact we all...I am also a student of Anne Smith. In fact we all our her students. In our class, we use table instead of desks. I think tables give more room for students to work.alexdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487858143947467634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-34766894996847985482007-03-21T08:50:00.000-06:002007-03-21T08:50:00.000-06:00What is nice about the tables is that you have mor...What is nice about the tables is that you have more space for your laptop, along with any papers and pencils you need. Ms. Smith showed us the picture in the email of a desk-like table and wheely chair. The desk looks fairly small, and doesn't look like it will work in the same way that the tables do. Also, the wheely chairs are nice when you are sitting in a shared area. The tables we have in class, we share with another person, and work well for when we are working in groups.<BR/>The wheely chairs are fun, but sometimes they can be annoying when they role over backpack straps and other things on the floor.KathrynThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08564926859294732803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-74186652242713501302007-03-21T08:45:00.000-06:002007-03-21T08:45:00.000-06:00Hello Dr. Mabry,I am a student of the person you c...Hello Dr. Mabry,<BR/><BR/>I am a student of the person you call Anne, Ms. Smith to us. <BR/><BR/>I want to reccommend tables to you for the use of laptops and wheelie chairs. For one, tables are historically more stable than induvidual desks. I can't exactly prove this, so just take my word for it.<BR/><BR/>Tables are more fun, which should be looked in to, as no one likes learning when they're bored.<BR/><BR/>Tables offer more space for STUFF other than the laptops themselves. <BR/><BR/>Tables also allow for a more creative, structured approach to the classroom, as opposed to the lines of desks.<BR/><BR/>I know that my opinion doesn't matter much as a singular vote, but the rest of my classmates agree. <BR/><BR/>Thank you.Alex_Manninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420943890085509393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-32303564869088036882007-03-21T08:44:00.001-06:002007-03-21T08:44:00.001-06:00Dr. Mabry,I prefer tables over desks, especially f...Dr. Mabry,<BR/><BR/>I prefer tables over desks, especially for lap tops because they provide more workspace and allow us students to interact more with each other. We can work together easier when we are working at tables, and we can create a better workspace. Also, I think that it is more safe to use the laptops on a table rather than a desk since it does provide more space for both your lap top and other things you are using.tanalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01944592165645801199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-84413434313985052352007-03-21T08:44:00.000-06:002007-03-21T08:44:00.000-06:00Personally, I prefer tables to desks. Tables seem ...Personally, I prefer tables to desks. Tables seem to provide more space, even when you're sharing with another person. Even half a desk is bigger than a tiny desk. Especially if you're claustrophobic...DeclanHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04686922365328954928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-43576301061741807592007-03-21T08:42:00.000-06:002007-03-21T08:42:00.000-06:00Mr. Mabry, I think that tables are much bette...Mr. Mabry, <BR/> I think that tables are much better than desks for laptops for the classroom. Tables give each student more room to work and also appear to take less space than the traditional desks. Its easier to move around with the tables because there is more space and it is safer for the laptops because there is more room on top of them. Desks would make it easier for a laptop to fall off and break while a table is large and would support the laptop better. Tables just make the environment more confortable and make it easier to be creative and learn. This is not education as usual.brianghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12292274922624258080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-7289169734493561442007-03-21T08:41:00.000-06:002007-03-21T08:41:00.000-06:00Dr. Mabry,Tables allow much more space in the room...Dr. Mabry,<BR/>Tables allow much more space in the room because you do not have to space them out. They fit together and allow a larger working space for students.jbarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10470082885311952057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-88533759018975992882007-03-21T08:40:00.001-06:002007-03-21T08:40:00.001-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.jbarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10470082885311952057noreply@blogger.com