if we build it… creating and using a flexible teaching and learning space
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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. Pre-2003. Background. Proposed by: Library - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
If we build it…Creating and using a flexible teaching and learning space
Jennifer Thiessen & Carol WuBrock University
Ontario Library Association Super ConferenceFebruary 5, 2005
Pre-2003
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
June 2003The fun began…
Suit up!
Construction
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
January 2004Grand opening…
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 learningFeatures of the roomLearning 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…
