There is one TV show I do watch, almost in Rain-Man like fashion and that is Jeopardy. I love the competitive nature of the game, while keeping the atmosphere as relaxed as possible. The All-Blue theme is subdued, promoting all those brains to think about the answers that are awaiting questions to be asked. The set-up is straight-lined where Alex Trebek stands between the contestants and the TV screens that carry the answers. The background is very plain, so distractions are kept to a minimum. The TV screens are basically eye height for most contestants, keeping eyestrain down and the word “JEOPARDY” is spelled out in large letters behind Trebek’s podium. This whole stage is geared toward showing off the people and their brainpower, not self-promotion.
If I could paint my room a neutral blue that would be sweet, but as an Art Room I probably would end up painting murals and other things that would distract the students’ attention. I stand between the students and the white board, just like Trebek, and deliver information about the lesson. Otherwise, as I have said before, my room is very plain. It is set up to promote creativity while providing artistic samples of artwork throughout the centuries.
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