Art Room Environment Revisited

During my intial blog entries, I discussed setting up the art room environment so it would foster student learning.  I would like to revist that idea briefly.  Learning environments are works in progress and should change depending on the project and learning that takes place, I feel like my art classroom is getting close to being an effective learning environment for my students.  It is not fully operational in all areas, yet, but it is definitely getting there.  Below are some photos…

 

I would ideally like to have the books and library portion available for students to view the books more readily instead of asking to go behind my desk/teacher area.  Eventually, I may shift the bookcases and/or the books to the bookcases on the right (with the bike on top).

I love having technology in my room, and this year students will keep digital portfolios, create animations, use photoshop to manipulate photos, and create group presentations.  Many thanks to the school board and our administration for the funds to support the technology in my room.
Things like tables and chairs will probably always get shifted a little, but the room is starting to feel like an effective learning environment.  How does your art room environment look?  What suggestions do you have for other art teachers that may have an art room or even an art cart? How do you stay organized?

~ Nikki F. Kalcevic