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Centre for Dialogue Update
by Stan Chung, Member CforL steering group, Chair of Creative Classroom Committee

Purpose
Signature circular classroom represents the learning-centred aspirations of the Okanagan College.

Circular
The circular shape allows all thirty learners to see each other in the spirit of democracy and collaboration.

Exterior
Wood clad with laminated vertical beams jutting skyward to evoke the aboriginal pit house.

Interior
Windows with wood slatting. The area above the windows may be covered by beetle-killed Hemlock known as denim wood.

Dimensions--30 feet in diameter

Flooring
--carpet

Furniture
--table designed for the instructor with comfortable chair
--mobile tablet chairs for 30 students--translucent white boards

Ceiling
--tray painted ceiling

Lighting
-perimeter pot lighting

Coats
--coat hanging options are being investigated

Technology
--subject to funding
--minimum requirements include LCD projector

Blog
http://creativeclassroomsatoc.blogspot.com/

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