On 02/01/2012,
in 21st century, A/V -- audio/visual, convergence, Daniel S. Christian, future, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, learning spaces, smart classrooms, smart/connected TV, streams of content,
by Daniel Christian
The case for a learning space performance rating system — from oit.colorado.edu
Excerpt:
Citation: Elliot Felix and Malcolm Brown. (2011) “The Case for a Learning Space Performance Rating System,” Journal of Learning Spaces 1, no. 1. http://libjournal.uncg.edu/ojs/index.php/jls/article/view/287.
Summary: Calls for a rating system for educational spaces. This system would be like the LEEDs system for green buildings. Sketches out the elements such a system would need.
Key Points:
Also see:
On 01/24/2012,
in A/V -- audio/visual, learning spaces, multi-touch, smart classrooms, smart/connected TV,
by Daniel Christian
Ideum Releases MT65 Presenter Multitouch Wall Display — from Ideum.com by Chad Person
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From DSC:
What if this were a Connected/Smart TV in a Smart Classroom?
On 01/19/2012,
in 21st century, Apple, dangers of the status quo, Daniel S. Christian, digital learning, digital textbooks, disruption, e-books, e-publishing related items (EPUB and more), e-readers, future of higher education, game-changing environment, innovation, interactivity, mobile learning, mobile technologies, multi-touch, multimedia, New "Amazon.com" of Higher Education, online learning, online media, online tutoring, publishing, smart classrooms,
by Daniel Christian
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The Future Classroom has a large reconfigurable space divided into five ‘zones’ plus an interactive classroom.
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Background
The original concept of Future Classroom Lab is based on the REAL centre created by the RM Education, a leading provider of ICT software, infrastructure and services to the educational sector in the UK. Along with RM, key industry partners supporting the Future Classroom Lab include: Acer, DYMO/ Mimio, Fourier, Microsoft, Panasonic, Planet PC, PolyVision, Promethean and SMART Technologies.
About European Schoolnet – www.europeanschoolnet.org
European Schoolnet is a network of 30 Ministries of Education from across the European member states, leading educational innovation at European level. As a major international think tank, European Schoolnet operates key European services in education on behalf of the European Commission, member Ministries of Education and industry partners.
Also related:
The Cole Hall “Collaboratory” classroom
has 6 separate learning pods, each seating 8 students.
(Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com)
On 01/13/2012,
in A/V -- audio/visual, communications, presentations, productivity / tips and tricks, smart classrooms, tools,
by Daniel Christian
Are you an iPad Speaker? Here are the apps you need. — from Public Words by Dr. Nick Morgan
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From DSC:
Though I need to research this further, presenting with an iPad in the classroom may be a great addition to the Smart Classrooms out there! The goal: Put the ability of an interactive whiteboard (and more) in your hands while you are walking around the classroom.
Also see:
- Some recommendations for styluses that work with an iPad:
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Quoting from that piece:
“We are at a watershed moment in education design,” says Susan Whitmer in a conversation with Nicholas Jackson of The Atlantic. “The convergence of knowledge and circumstances provide us with the opportunity to revolutionize the built environment for all of education.”
On 01/11/2012,
in learning spaces, smart classrooms,
by Daniel Christian
6 ingredients for the 21st century classroom — from CampusTechnology.com by Bridget McCrea
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Saint Leo University’s 21st century classroom
From DSC:
Note the chairs and tables are on wheels, for easily re-configuring the room. Note the use of visuals via the monitors. What I’d like to see in rooms (like the one above) are methods and/or devices whereby students at table #4 (for example) can “play” their project to a particular monitor and set of speakers.
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The Library as a Digital Learning Space — from The Journal by
On 12/29/2011,
in learning spaces, smart classrooms,
by Daniel Christian
Designing for learning spaces –– from Gráinne Conole (and Matthew Riddle from La Trobe University)
Also see:
- A ludic (playful) learning space promotes deep learning — from Thomas Groenewald
Active Learning Classrooms (ALC’s) at University of Minnesota — from Educause
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Implications and Recommendations
- Where local resources allow, administrators might consider refitting older learning spaces along the lines of the ALCs to improve student learning outcomes and increase student satisfaction.
- Instructors teaching in an ALC-style classroom should be aware that the space’s de-centered nature can make traditional, expository teaching techniques difficult. They might wish to incorporate more active learning techniques and approaches into their repertoires.
- The beneficial impact of aligning pedagogy with the learning space indicates that faculty development programs designed to support the redesign of courses being taught in ALC-type spaces deserve continued or increased institutional support.
Further research is needed into the connections among learning spaces, pedagogical approaches, and student learning outcomes. In particular, future research should investigate the mechanisms underlying the positive effects of space and aligned pedagogy that our studies have found. Furthermore, as ALC-type learning environments become more common, it will be possible to conduct longitudinal studies of the impact of taking multiple classes in new learning spaces on broad strategic outcomes such as student retention, persistence, and failure rates.
On 12/11/2011,
in 21st century, Australia, collaboration, expectations, learning spaces, smart classrooms, student-related, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
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- Open lounge – An informal space where you can hold ad-hoc or planned gatherings, whilst still having access to screens or projectors to share work and ideas together. There are skype enabled screens, wireless audio, printing facilities, hot water for tea & coffee or chilled water for filling your water bottle. WIFI is available throughout.
- Common Spaces 1& 2 – Meeting, presentation or discussion space equipped with an interactive data projector and writable Idea-paint walls, capacity 12-20 (depending on layout)
- Hothouse Studio – Meeting, presentation or discussion space equipped with interactive data projector and writable Idea-paint walls, capacity 18-26 (depending on layout)
- Sessional staff office – An open office that provides 3 workstations for staff or sessionals to use for temporary office space, available on a first come basis.
On 11/30/2011,
in A/V -- audio/visual, digital learning, learning spaces, multi-touch, smart classrooms,
by Daniel Christian
MultiTaction turns walls into giant touch screens — from cnet.com by Jacqueline Seng
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A maximum of 24 MultiTouch cells can be stacked together to form a ginormous touch-screen display.
(Credit: MultiTouch)
Excerpt:
MultiTouch, a Finland-based company known for its interactive display systems, has launched the MultiTaction Cell 55″. The display is supposedly the “world’s largest integrated multiuser LCD multitouch display,” which means (way) more than one person can use it at a time.
On 11/28/2011,
in 21st century, digital learning, learning spaces, smart classrooms,
by Daniel Christian
(re)Designing Learning Spaces for a Digital World — by Steve Wheeler
Also see:
- Rethinking classroom furniture — from NBC News