Recommendations on Classroom Architecture for Learning

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Posted by judithcoe ⋅ November 3, 2012⋅ Leave a Comment

Filed Under designing spaces for effective learning, educause, learning spaces, manipulating space to ignite creativity, technology-enhanced classrooms

Some great resources on innovative and effective learning spaces, from my POD listserv:
EDUCAUSE (‘Learning Spaces’ ebook)
http://www.educause.edu/research-and-publications/books/learning-spaces
A wonderful resource for creative ideas about how to use space to improve learning, teaching, and student engagement.

EDUCAUSE (general resources)
http://www.educause.edu/library/technology-enhanced-classroomsExtensive ECUCAUSE resources and library on technology-enhanced classrooms.

JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee)
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/eli_learningspaces.htmlExcellent resources on designing spaces for effective learning.
North Carolina St. LITRE
http://litre.ncsu.edu/“Learning in a Technology-Rich Environment” (LITRE) is an empirical research program aimed at enhancing the extensive learning with technology opportunities available at North Carolina State University.” Great resources, includes a student learning tool kit and a technology practices directory.
Make Space (John Wiley & Sons, 2012)
http://dschool.stanford.edu/makespace/“Make Space (John Wiley & Sons, 2012) is a new book based on the work at the Stanford University d.school and its Environments Collaborative Initiative. It is a tool for helping people intentionally manipulate space to ignite creativity.” Includes tips and tools, situations and scenarios, insights, space case studies, and a design template – an approach that embraces creativity, flexibility, and collaboration.

Recommendations on Classroom Architecture for Learning