Archive for June, 2011
Workshop: Designing Learning Spaces for the Future
The role of the university campus is changing in subtle and important ways.
Today, student ‘timescapes’ typically involve moving between places to work,
study, sleep, eat, and play, and the boundaries between these places are now
less distinct as wireless networks, laptops, smart phones, and iPads afford
greater flexibility and mobility. Yet learning spaces are still being designed
with traditional ‘chalk and talk’ modes in mind — arguably to the detriment of
learning outcomes.
Today, student ‘timescapes’ typically involve moving between places to work,
study, sleep, eat, and play, and the boundaries between these places are now
less distinct as wireless networks, laptops, smart phones, and iPads afford
greater flexibility and mobility. Yet learning spaces are still being designed
with traditional ‘chalk and talk’ modes in mind — arguably to the detriment of
learning outcomes.
This workshop uses findings and methods from the ALTC-funded Spaces for
Knowledge Generation project to provide novel ways to inform learning space
design with student perspectives. It will give you an opportunity to apply some
of these techniques to the design of learning spaces within your own
institution. Guest presenters include Prof Shirley Alexander (UTS), Dr Susan
Sherringham (UTS), and Dr Gordon Howell (QUT).
Knowledge Generation project to provide novel ways to inform learning space
design with student perspectives. It will give you an opportunity to apply some
of these techniques to the design of learning spaces within your own
institution. Guest presenters include Prof Shirley Alexander (UTS), Dr Susan
Sherringham (UTS), and Dr Gordon Howell (QUT).
Sydney Workshop: July 21st, 10am – 3pm
University of Technology, Sydney
Thomas Room, Aerial Function Centre
Level 7, Building 10
UTS
(Corner of Jones and Thomas St)
Sydney
Thomas Room, Aerial Function Centre
Level 7, Building 10
UTS
(Corner of Jones and Thomas St)
Sydney
Please note that while the formal program will conclude at 3pm, we invite you to stay and chat informally over coffee and tea until 3.30pm.
