Australia

On the forefront of research in learning spaces [NBRS+Partners]

On 05/30/2013, in architecture, Australia, design, education, learning spaces, research, by Daniel Christian

Excerpt:

A group of ten young professionals from backgrounds of architecture, design and education collaborate together in preparation for a year-long research program investigating educational design.

This is the Mayfield Project.

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Hard working environments for future education — from nbrspartners.net
Excerpt:
McCrindle Research, a leading Sydney-based social researcher, organise an annual Education Future Forum. At this year’s Forum James Ward and Andrew Duffin of NBRS+PARTNERS presented a study into Future Place Learning Environments.

Tagged with: architecture • Australia • design • education • learning spaces • research

KPCB Internet Trends 2013 [Mary Meeker and Liang Wu]

On 05/29/2013, in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Deep Learning / Algorithms, Asia, Australia, Canada, change, corporate / business world, emerging technologies, innovation, internet, learning ecosystem, mobile technologies, online learning, platforms, social media, trends, UK, United States, workplace, by Daniel Christian

KPCB Internet Trends 2013 — by Mary Meeker and Liang Wu on May 29, 2013

Description:

The latest edition of the annual Internet Trends report finds continued robust online growth. There are now 2.4 billion Internet users around the world, and the total continues to grow apace. Mobile usage is expanding rapidly, while the mobile advertising opportunity remains largely untapped. The report reviews the shifting online landscape, which has become more social and content rich, with expanded use of photos, video and audio. Looking ahead, the report finds early signs of growth for wearable computing devices, like glasses, connected wrist bands and watches – and the emergence of connected cars, drones and other new platforms.

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Tagged with: AI • Asia • Australia • Canada • change • corporate / business world • emerging technologies • global • innovation • internet • learning ecosystem • Mobile learning • MOOCs • online learning • platforms • social media • trends • UK • United States • workplace

The Aussie Coursera? A new homegrown MOOC platform arrives [theconversation.com]

On 03/28/2013, in Australia, learning ecosystem, MOOCs -- Massive Open Online Courses, platforms, by Daniel Christian

The Aussie Coursera? A new homegrown MOOC platform arrives — from theconversation.com

Excerpt:

A new free online education platform has been launched in Canberra today, by tertiary education minister Chris Bowen.

Open Universities Australia, a private distance and online education organisation, has stepped into the world of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) with a new online platform called Open2Study.

Tagged with: Australia • etmooc • learning ecosystem • MOOCs • platforms

Sharp, creative work by the Queensland University of Technology in Australia

On 03/25/2013, in 3D, A/V -- audio/visual, Australia, creativity, digital audio, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, immersion, innovation, by Daniel Christian

Tagged with: 3D • A/V • Australia • creativity • digital audio • emerging technologies • engagement • immersion • innovation

Visualizing the future urban world [Schwartz]

On 03/22/2013, in 21st century, Australia, business, Canada, corporate / business world, economics, Europe, future, global / globalization, graphics, sociology, United States, visualizing information, by Daniel Christian

Visualizing the future urban world — from fastcoexist.com by Ariel Schwartz
A new app called Urban World beautifully projects how cities around the world are going to explode in growth and economic power by 2025.

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Tagged with: 21st century • Australia • Canada • corporate / business world • economics/business • Europe • future • global • Graphics • sociology • United States • visualizing information

xiPad + yApps + zAirServer = Engaging Algebra [Gleeson]

On 03/18/2013, in A/V -- audio/visual, Australia, K-12 related, mathematics, by Daniel Christian

xiPad + yApps + zAirServer = Engaging Algebra — from mgleeson.edublogs.org by Mark Gleeson

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Why do some students struggle with math? — Daniel Willingham

Tagged with: A/V • Australia • iPad • K-12 • math

Some great learning spaces from “Classrooms of the Future”

On 02/12/2013, in architecture, Australia, engagement / engaging students, Europe, future, learning ecosystem, learning spaces, learning theories, love of learning, by Daniel Christian

Classrooms of the Future

Excerpt:

This image gallery from Fielding Nair International, a group of architects working in education, shows lots of images from new and innovative schools around the world.

Addendum on 2/13/13, also see:

Colorful & Multifunctional Learning Spaces at The Vittra School, Stockholm — Vitra School Brotorp Rosan Bosch Architects

Vitra School Brotorp Rosan Bosch Architects

Tagged with: architecture • attention • Australia • engagement • engaging students • Europe • future • learning ecosystem • learning spaces • learning theories

Some sharp learning spaces — thanks to Stephen Harris

On 01/29/2013, in Australia, learning spaces, by Daniel Christian

Thanks to Stephen Harris (@Stephen_H) for these resources re: some great learning spaces

Tagged with: Australia • learning spaces

20 tips for creating a Professional Learning Network [Clifford]

On 01/22/2013, in Australia, learning ecosystem, by Daniel Christian

20 tips for creating a Professional Learning Network — from newsroom.opencolleges.edu.au by Miriam Clifford

Excerpt:

As educators, we aim to be connected to advance our craft. On another level, we hope to teach students to use networks to prepare for them for a changing job market. But what is the best way to approach PLNs?

Learning networks are based on the theory of connectivism, or learning from diverse social webs. Connectivism implies that learning relies on communicating ideas with others. PLNs facilitate learning through meaningful interactions. The advantages of PLNs today are two-fold. In one way, they can improve classroom teaching and help develop new projects. On the other hand, they act as a form of communal intelligence that changes societal perceptions.

What are some ways to grow your PLN and improve the quality of your interactions? As you will see, there are diverse ways to build your network and many new management tools. Here are some simple tips…

Tagged with: Australia • Connectivism • learning ecosystem • personal learning networks (PLNs)

Retrofitting uni learning spaces

On 11/28/2012, in 21st century, architecture, Australia, learning spaces, smart classrooms, by Daniel Christian

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QUT Project Activities

Tagged with: 21st century • architecture • Australia • learning spaces • smart classrooms

SCIL Building tour – Stephen Harris <-- great work Stephen & Company!

On 11/15/2012, in 21st century, Australia, innovation, learning ecosystem, learning preferences, learning spaces, smart classrooms, by Daniel Christian

Description of video:

Stephen Harris, Principal of Northern Beaches Christian School, gives a short tour of the SCIL Building, an open-plan, multi-modal learning space for student-directed learning. The SCIL Building features spaces and furniture than foster a range of learning modes and styles.

Tagged with: Australia • collaboration • engagement • innovation • Keeping students engaged • learning ecosystem • learning preferences • learning spaces • smart classrooms

Open Learning Spaces: The PLG gets down to business! [Bradbeer]

On 11/12/2012, in Australia, learning spaces, workplace, by Daniel Christian

The PLG gets down to business! — from openlearningspaces.blogspot.com by Chris Bradbeer

Excerpt:

Something a bit different for the last PLG session of the year: This time we’re heading out of the education environment and into business! We’ve talked about how technology, collaboration and the need for different types of learning settings are transforming school spaces, but what does this look like in the workplace?

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…and…

Vennesla Library and Culture house<br />
The new library in Vennesla comprises a library, a café, meeting places and administrative areas, and links an existing community house and learning centre together.<br />
Supporting the idea of an inviting public space, all main public functions have been gathered into one generous space allowing the structure combined with furniture and multiple spatial interfaces to be visible in the interior and from the exterior.<br />
An integrated passage brings the city life into and through the building. Furthermore, the brief called for the new building to be open and easily accessible from the main city square, knitting together the existing urban fabric.

From:
beautifullearningspaces.tumblr.com

Tagged with: Australia • learning spaces • workplace

The university of the future in Australia [Ernst & Young]

On 10/24/2012, in Australia, dangers of the status quo, Daniel S. Christian, future of higher education, game-changing environment, New "Amazon.com" of Higher Education, new business models, reinvent, staying relevant, by Daniel Christian

“A thousand year old industry on the cusp of profound change”

Tagged with: Australia • dangers of the status quo • Daniel S. Christian • future of higher education • new business models in he • reinvent • staying relevant • Walmart of Education

Witnessing a fundamental shift in the role of teachers to that of creative directors [Harris]

On 10/04/2012, in Australia, K-12 related, leadership, teachers, by Daniel Christian

Tagged with: Australia • K-12 • leadership • roles • teachers

20 things educators need to know about learning spaces [Clifford]

On 10/01/2012, in 21st century, Australia, change, learning spaces, smart classrooms, by Daniel Christian

20 things educators need to know about learning spaces — from newsroom.opencolleges.edu.au by Miriam Clifford

Excerpt:

The 21^stcentury is challenging old notions of learning spaces.

The idea that students must be seated at desks working in rows is quickly becoming archaic. Technology and collaborative work environments are changing the design of learning spaces. Experts hope that the emerging paradigm will translate into improved learning spaces and influence future architectural design.

Stephen Heppell and expert panelists recently spoke in Australia about physical spaces in The changing face of Education. Heppell, an international expert in the fields of learning, new media and technology, is known for his “eyes on the horizon, feet on the ground philosophy”.

He has moved countless organizations into the digital age.

Tagged with: 21st century • Australia • change • learning spaces • smart classrooms

Previous Entries

Learning Ecosystems

On the forefront of research in learning spaces [NBRS+Partners]

The Aussie Coursera? A new homegrown MOOC platform arrives [theconversation.com]

Sharp, creative work by the Queensland University of Technology in Australia

Visualizing the future urban world [Schwartz]

Some great learning spaces from “Classrooms of the Future”

Some sharp learning spaces — thanks to Stephen Harris

20 tips for creating a Professional Learning Network [Clifford]

Retrofitting uni learning spaces

SCIL Building tour – Stephen Harris <-- great work Stephen & Company!

Open Learning Spaces: The PLG gets down to business! [Bradbeer]

The university of the future in Australia [Ernst & Young]

20 things educators need to know about learning spaces [Clifford]

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