if we build it… creating and using a flexible teaching and learning space jennifer thiessen &...
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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
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
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
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
Future Considerations
Evaluation– Instruction
• Level of hands-on instruction
• Group vs. individual learning
– Space
– Policy
– Technology
– Support – more students?
– And more…