October 27, 20178 yr After many years of using terrible desks, some with loose electrical wiring and jagged edges, I am getting a chance to order new furniture for my classroom. I'm torn between a couple options so I figured I'd bug you guys about it. I would really like to get some furniture that students can stand at. I hate sitting for long stretches and I know it isn't easy on middle schoolers. It would look like this: My concern here is that they seem like than can break pretty easily. Given my current furniture is older than me, I don't know when I will ever get replacements. They are also pricey, so I don't know if I can get the funding. They come with nice chairs though. My other thinking is something that is easy to move and can connect together well. I move my furniture somewhat regularly depending on whether we are doing group work, tests, etc. https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/9086/10h/origin-d5.scene7.com/is/image/KLog/MAD-60W_1 They connect together well and look durable. They also are about half the price. Anyone have any thoughts? Should I go revolutionary or traditional?
October 27, 20178 yr Its hard to sleep when you stand tho :/ I'm the enemy, 'cause I like to think, I like to read. I'm into freedom of speech, and freedom of choice. I'm the kinda guy that likes to sit in a greasy spoon and wonder, "Gee, should I have the T-bone steak or the jumbo rack of barbecue ribs with the side-order of gravy fries?" I want high cholesterol! I wanna eat bacon, and butter, and buckets of cheese, okay?! I wanna smoke a Cuban cigar the size of Cincinnati in the non-smoking section! I wanna run naked through the street, with green Jell-O all over my body, reading Playboy magazine. Why? Because I suddenly may feel the need to, okay, pal? I've SEEN the future. Do you know what it is? It's a 47-year-old virgin sitting around in his beige pajamas, drinking a banana-broccoli shake, singing "I'm an Oscar Meyer Wiene"
October 27, 20178 yr Yeah... something like this: Make the little b------s stand! It will be really gratifying that class after PE! In all seriousness though go with the second option. You and they will be happier with the flexibility. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell
October 27, 20178 yr If they ever tried to institute standing desks at my job there would probably be a riot. Keep what you have and buy a Smartboard.
October 27, 20178 yr What kind of class do you teach? That could be important to consider when getting a new desk or desks for the classroom.
October 27, 20178 yr We have standing desks that drop down to regular desks. There is only one guy in the whole office who only stands and most in the office just sits the whole time. I mostly just sit and take breaks to walk around the building to stretch my legs. I also take push up breaks so maybe I'm a little weird too but I need to get in at least 100 at work Free games updated 3/4/21
October 27, 20178 yr Author What kind of class do you teach? That could be important to consider when getting a new desk or desks for the classroom. History for 12-13 year old kids.
October 27, 20178 yr I recently switched to an adjustable stand up desk at work and my routine is to start the day at the stand position and move down to sitting position after lunch if I need to. I’ve found that it’s really important to wear well-cushioned comfortable shoes — preferably sneakers. Traded out my oxfords and bluchers for a pair of classy New Balance’s. Additionally, having a padded mat to stand on is a must. Mine comes with a choice of three balancing spheres of varying hardness the size of tennis balls set on a grooved canal running vertically on the mat. I really like the setup. The fact that I can justify wearing trainers to work is a bonus. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle
October 27, 20178 yr Standing desks are great when you are putting in 8+ hours a day of desk work, not sure if students need them as much. But when you feel the need to stand but have to still get work done they are a lifesaver.
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