ABSTRACT
The classroom is often marked with the movement of teachers and their physical proximity to students. Movement could include movement during a lecture, while checking on student progress during independent work or work in cooperative groups, and during demonstrations. Because of content, some classes require more movement for teachers and students. Think of the fast-paced nature of instruction in the gym, a consumer science course (sewing or foods lab), a band or choral room, and even the “traditional classroom” where demonstrations occur. Teachers seek feedback regarding their own movement and often time the movement of their students. Teachers often wonder if there are any blind spots, or areas of the classroom in which students are not being attended to during the instructional period. Tracking classroom traffic gives teachers insight into their movements during class.
