Remote presence system called Beam -- from Suitable Technologies - September 2012

doublerobotics dot com -- wheels for your iPad

Learning in a Social Organization (LISO): a clickable guide — from  by Jane Hart

From DSC:
A great picture of a dynamic, active, practical, constantly-changing, learning ecosystem:

 


Learning in a SocialOrganization (LISO) -- from Jane Hart - September 2012

 



From Library learning spaces as curated by Anne Whisken
Design, creation & management of library learning spaces. 


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Modern Architecture: Dalian Public Library by 10 Design, Dalian, China

Photo of new modern building proposed for Dalian as seen from the street
Modern Architecture: Dalian Public Library by 10 Design, Dalian, China
©  10 Design

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Welcome to the ‘Hive’: Harvard’s new classroom — from CLO by Frank Kalman
Harvard Business School’s recently launched “Hive” classroom is fit to equip learners with three modern components to business leadership: teamwork, collaboration and flexibility.

 

That is, the newest classroom at Harvard Business School (HBS), “Hives.”

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The classroom in 2020 — from Forbes.com by  George Kembel
The next decade will bring an end to school as we know it.

 

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Reconceptualising the School Library as Collaborative Makerspace | Services to Schools

 

 

 

Collaborative teaching: What might it look like?

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http://pinterest.com/njestates/library-ideas/

Herman Miller and Nemschoff Step in the right direction — from media.designerpages.com by Joseph Starr

Excerpt:

Manufacturing giant Herman Miller and healthcare furnishings subsidiary Nemschoff continue to make great strides in the venue with Steps, a modular seating solution designed to take the edge off—as it were—of the sometimes harsh appearance of the healthcare environment.

Herman Miller and Nemschoff Step in the Right Direction.

 

Herman Miller and Nemschoff Step in the Right Direction.

 

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12 features of supporting social collaboration in the workplace — from Learning in the Social Workplace by Jane Hart

Excerpt:

I am often asked how to support social collaboration in the workplace. As I showed in my recent blog post, there are some big differences between learning in an e-business and learning in a social/collaborative business.

So it is not just about adding new social approaches or social media into the training “blend”, supporting social collaboration is underpinned not only by new technologies but by a new mindset.  In other words, it means ..

 

Using a wiki to promote collaboration and critical thinking — from Janine Lim

Excerpt:

This post contains resources and links for my Andrews University Faculty Institute session titled Using a Wiki to Promote Collaboration and Critical Thinking.

Also see Janine’s and Alayne Thorpe’s work at:

Digital Storytelling — from app-list.posterous.com and HCS Mobile, which showcases students learning with mobile devices in Horry County Schools

Excerpt:

Digital Storytelling combines images, narration, and other audio to tell a story. Every content area has a story and each student is capable of telling it. The NETS Standards have students creating, collaborating, and producing their own unique content – digital storytelling is a great way to meet this expectations while still advancing your academic curriculum.

Resources from Learning Objects

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While on their website, be sure to see information concerning Campus Pack from Learning Objects:

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http://learningobjects.com/campuspack.jsp

If this works well, it could be great for Smart Classrooms, collaborative workspaces, BYOD environments

 

From DSC:
The ability for students to contribute content and instantly share that content would be great! Not just display it, but share it! These are the types of concepts, tools, and technologies that I enjoy pursuing as they facilitate learning and collaboration. They have applications not only in K-20, but in the corporate world as well. (I realize there are some issues to work through with virus detection and potential copyright infringement.)

Speaking of not only displaying files but sharing them as well, it seems like this may be possible with Steelcase’s upcoming FrameOne with media:scape — when combined with HD videoconferencing. But I’m not positive about that.

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FrameOne with mediascape

 

 

Some sharp co-working spaces

The 20 Coolest CoWorking Spaces in the U.S. — onlinemba.com

Excerpt:

Coworking spaces are a really cool option for a lot of workers that, for whatever reason, don’t really fit in to a traditional office space like startups, telecommuters, small businesses, and especially creatives in search of collaboration. With free coffee and Internet, workspaces, and built-in community, coworking spaces provide a great place to get things done without feeling the isolation of working at home, or trying to overcome the frenetic nature of working in a coffee shop. But some coworking spaces really take things a bit higher, offering gorgeously designed spaces in historic buildings, community events, and even office mascots. We’re really impressed by these 20 coworking spaces, and we encourage you to check them out if you’re in need of a work space in the area.

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Establishing Better Collaboration Between the Corporate World and Higher Education -- by Daniel Christian

 

From DSC:
The above article I wrote for evoLLLution.com (for LifeLong Learning) mentions the need for — and the opportunities to build:

  • More streams of content flowing between these two worlds
  • Web-based learner profiles
  • Tools that students can begin using in their collegiate days that they can later tap into long after they’ve graduated
  • Using teams of specialists
  • MOOCs
  • Collaboration between a corporation and an entire classroom
  • and more

 

 

 

Bridging Our Future, envisioned by Intel  -- June 2012

 

Description:

By connecting education with smarter technology, Intel offers a look into the future of K-12 education. Watch as students use technology to collaborate with peers and industry experts to build a bridge model, from the initial design phase through the final structure testing. Intel’s education solutions help teachers provide innovative, personalized and secure learning environments to prepare students for successful futures in the 21st century.

I originally saw this at

 

 
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