Download
1 / 31
310 likes | 419 Vues
This presentation from Jennifer Thiessen and Carol Wu at Brock University outlines the process of creating a state-of-the-art flexible teaching and learning space. It discusses the initial proposal by the Library and the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Educational Technologies (CTLET), the planning challenges faced, and the successful execution including renovations, equipment selection, and usage policies. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration among faculty, librarians, and designers in fostering effective learning environments that accommodate diverse teaching styles and learning preferences.
E N D
If we build it…Creating and using a flexible teaching and learning space Jennifer Thiessen & Carol Wu Brock University Ontario Library Association Super Conference February 5, 2005
Background • Proposed by: • Library • Centre for Teaching, Learning and Educational Technologies (CTLET) • Need: • Shared electronic instructional space • Reviewed electronic classrooms at other institutions
Background… cont. • Acquired new space and relocated technical services staff • Renovatespace tocreate astate-of-the-art electronicclassroom
Background… cont. • Initial planning and design team • Library • CTLET • University architect • University Information Technology Services
Equipment & Furnishing Needs • Sought input from librarians and consultants… • Networking • Instructor/Student equipment • Lectern • Sound • Projection • Lighting • Audio-visual control unit • Tables & chairs
Planning Challenges • Wireless vs. hard wires • Raised or no raised floor – cost • Bandwidth • Movable furniture vs. fixed furniture • Aesthetics • Color scheme • Wood staining
Process • Budget • University vs. Library funding • Donations • Team expansion • External architect • Construction company • Organize and oversee construction progress • Additional contractors
Challenge – Supervision • Multiple contractors • Demolition • Electrical • Mechanical • Lighting • Audio-Visual • And more…
Challenge – Equipment • Tablet PCs vs. laptops • Flexibility • Stimulate teaching/learning strategies • Security • Placement and design of lectern • Height • # of equipment to accommodate
Policy of Use • Ad hoc committee • Reconfirmed library & CTLET partnership • Types of activities • Library seminars and workshops • Faculty courses • Meetings • Special events • Study hours • Set up & support issues
One person’s experience… • Intensive English Language Program
Teaching and Learning • Why/how e-classroom facilitates effective teaching and learning • Features of the room • Learning styles • Visual • Auditory • Kinesthetic/Psychomotor; active learning • Teaching styles
Teaching and Learning… cont’d • Visual/Auditory • Audio/visual: DVD, VHS • Dual projectors/screens • Document camera • Kinesthetic • Flexible furniture • Wireless tablets • Room layout
Teaching and Learning… cont’d • Teaching styles • Collaborative • Active
Some examples • Drama • Prof. Marlene Moser • Audience-Stage Relationships • Business • Prof. Brian Metcalfe
Learning From Each Other • Debriefing sessions • Faculty • Library staff • Facilitators (CTLET) • Evolution of policies
Challenges • Faculty vs. librarians • Increasing comfort level • Appropriate use of technology
Future Considerations • Evaluation • Instruction • Level of hands-on instruction • Group vs. individual learning • Space • Policy • Technology • Support – more students? • And more…
Questions? Jennifer Thiessen jthiesse@brocku.ca & Carol Wu cwu@brocku.ca
