Ditching the Desk

After reading this article: Ditching the Desk , I thought about its implications in my classroom. 

1) I sure could use the extra space.  #FunFact: my classroom used to be a book storage room #FunFact2: my classroom only has 4 outlets #FinalFunFact: heating and cooling in a room that used to be a book storage room will keep you on your toes in terms of wardrobe selection. 

2) I don't sit at my desk all that much.  I probably wouldn't miss it.

3) I like the idea of it forcing me to move around more.


So....I did it!  I did find the need to still have a (student) desk available because I need it for when my laptop is connected to the projector (ahem, every day), but I have found I don't really need the desk or desk space (and my classroom partner was super cool about me Ditching our Desk.  Mad props to LB).  I am very happy with the outcome, and I don't think I'll ever go back to a "teacher" desk.