Thursday, August 13, 2015

Spruce Up Your Computer Lab with Chalkboard Decor

Now that my classroom is (almost) in full swing and
beginning to to run a bit more smoothly, we'll soon 
be spending some time in our computer lab. I'm in complete 
back to school decorating mode so I thought I'd share 
a few tips for sprucing up your lab and 
taking it from drab to FAB!

Computer lab makeover: Ideas for sprucing up your lab!

Like most teachers, I like to spend my time at school 
in a room that makes me happy.  Our drab little lab 
 needed some TLC to brighten it up and add some pizzazz!

Computer lab makeover Ideas for sprucing up your lab!
I wanted to tie in all the black monitors and chairs 
in our lab so a chalkboard theme seemed just the thing! 
To make it bright and beautiful I used  
from Carson Dellosa.  (You can use my 
referral links above to find them on Amazon
and if you have Prime you get fast, free shipping!)

Colorful Chalkboard decor from Carson-Dellosa

I added this bright, bold board to highlight our lab rules posters
with the two-sided border and matching letters. 

Computer lab bulletin board

With some pop-out computer keys for effect!

Computer lab bulletin board ideas

Next, I made it cozy with some curtains!

Computer lab classroom decor:  Make it cozy with curtains!
I hung a 15 inch strip of black butcher paper around the top 
of the window then used rolled tape to adhere a piece of
border to give it some pizzazz!

Computer lab decorating ideas

Add a few bright containers with pencils and scrap paper...

How I gave our computer lab a makeover: Ideas for taking your lab from drab to fab!
I love the mix of patterns with the primary colors and brights!

 I've had a lot of teachers ask about where to find
the computer lab rules posters.  They're part of a 
complete computer lab management system available
in my shop on TeachersPayTeachers, but you can also 

This time-saving technology management system includes 
everything you need to organize and smoothly run 
your lab or your technology classroom.  
I've included editable forms for managing logins, 
device checkout, computer centers, labels, 
posters, 2 displays and a super fun
Bitcoin Behavior System.  Kind of like
behavior bucks but better! It's behavior
management for for the digital age!


No go on! Get organized and take your 
computer lab from drab to fab!

Have a fantastic school year, friends! May you spend 
your days in a classroom that makes you happy!

For time-saving tips on putting up your back to school 
bulletin boards check out my 2-part series, 

 Time saving tips for putting up bulletin boards     

Need inspiration? 
Check out my Bulletin Board Ideas on Pinterest!

48 comments:

  1. I absolutely love your 3D letters! They look like computer keys. My brain is spinning on where to do that!!!

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  2. WONDERFUL! I am curious...where did you get the signs for your lab rules? I looked on the Carson-Dellosa site and they don't have the backgrounds you have. Did you get them somewhere else or did you make those yourself? They are really nice!

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    1. I'd like a copy of your signs please!! They are so cute!!
      Thanks,
      Diane.Tidwell12@gmail.com

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    2. HiLinda, This is my first computer class and I love your ideas. Can you email me your classroom rule signs? Can I add to them to have more rules than you have? Thanks,
      Kendras020@yahoo.com

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    3. I would love to get these signs please. I go back to school tomorrow and this just gave me an idea for my classroom. nnbarber1@gmail.com

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    4. Could I have a copy of these signs as well? Also are the editable? Thank you jasea.stansel@brazosportisd.net

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    5. Could I have a copy of these signs as well? Also are the editable? Thank you jasea.stansel@brazosportisd.net

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    6. I would love a copy of your lab rules please! alexia.zavros@southlakecarroll.edu THank you so much!!

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    7. I would also love these signs. Taryn.rowe@richlandone.org

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    8. I would also love a copy of these signs! Andreacitizen05@gmail.com

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    9. Hi Linda, you lab is amazing! I would also love a copy of your signs, please. sabinaglez@gmail.com
      Thank you :)

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    10. Hi Linda, Could I have a copy as well??? jpeppas@almasd.net

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    11. Hi Linda, Could I have a copy as well??? jpeppas@almasd.net

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    12. I just was given new assignment in lab. Would love a copy as well. Thank you! njflyersfan@gmail.com

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  4. I love all of your decor ideas, but my favorite is the "computer key" letters. How did you attach them to the bulletin board?

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    1. Hi Tiffany! I just stapled the edges of the paper plates to the board.

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  5. Where can I find the rule posters?

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  6. Oh wow! The things you discover in the middle of the night when you're up feeding baby. This is my new classroom decor this year and I have one big wall that I could not think of anything else to do with. Now I know! I am so excited! �� Thx!

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  7. Can you send me your classroom rules please! auntpheffie78@hotmail.com

    Thanks.

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  8. Can you send me your classroom rules please! auntpheffie78@hotmail.com

    Thanks.

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  10. Can you please send me the rules? rooksm@dallask12.org. Thanks.

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  11. Can you please send me the rules? rooksm@dallask12.org. Thanks.

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    1. Hi Monica,
      I have tried to email you but it is bouncing back, probably due to the large attachment with the lab rules posters. I have this issue with my school email also. Can you email me directly at kamp.linda@gmail.com from a different email address?

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  12. Hi Linda, I really love your classroom and bulletin board . Could you possibly email me the lab rules signs for my class? Thanks so much!

    Laura Thomas
    Business Teacher

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  13. Is there anyway I can get a copy of your computer rules for my classroom? Thanks!
    zoegirl_130@hotmail.com

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  14. I would like a copy too and if you have any other ideas for a computer lab. I have to have my lab in a portable this year and it is pretty drab. so I want to do this to brighten up . May incorporate our school color (teal) somehow

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  15. I would love your computer lab rules. Please email me at vabeachbunch@cox.net Thanks.

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  16. I would also love your computer lab rules! They are so cute! Please email me at atspoon@yahoo.com. Thanks so much!

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  17. If at all possible, I would love a copy of your computer lab rules. They would make a first year lab teacher very happy! email to pmlogan@bellsouth.net

    Thanks!

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  18. I, too, would love a copy of your computer lab rules. Please email to fjredden@gmail.com

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  19. I, too, would love a copy of your computer lab rules. Please email to fjredden@gmail.com

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  20. I love the backgrounds for your computer lab rules. Please email a copy to gdhillberry@frontier.com
    Thank you.

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  21. HI Linda!! Very cute room! I would love a copy of your rules posters. My email is darcimae@hotmail.com

    Thanks so much!

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  22. Hi! I'd love a copy of the Computer Lab Rules! Would you please e-mail me a copy: kerry.harbin@hotmail.com. I love the way this looks! Our Computer Lab definitely needs some help at my new school! Thank you very much! :)

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  23. I love the bulletin board!!! Can you please send me the rules? kfelder@brenhamk-12.net

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  24. I love this bulletin board! I would love a copy of the computer lab rules! samanthabuxton23@yahoo.com

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  25. Thanks for sharing your board. I was just hired and I love you board. Please send me a copy. amhansen@hotmail.com

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  26. Thanks for sharing your board. I was just hired and I love you board. Please send me a copy. amhansen@hotmail.com

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  27. I would love to have a copy of the lab rules.
    pbcole@roaneschools.com

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  28. Can I get a copy of your rules please? akfogelman@gmail.com

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  29. Can I also get a copy. I love this idea! ermyers@myersgroup.us

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  30. Can I also get a copy. I love this idea! ermyers@myersgroup.us

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  31. Could I please get a copy of the lab rules too?! This is tooooo adorable. My email is skygold07@aol.com Also, if there's a blank one so that I can make my own, that would be great as well....thank you so much!

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  32. I would love to get a copy of the lab rules and maybe blanks! Thanks! sjroby@bellsouth.net

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  34. Bulletin board looks great, especially with those letter keys. I too would like a copy of the rules and like someone else had asked, are they editable? starace7@yahoo.com

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