1	What can learning spaces do for you? Scott E. Siddall for the Learning Spaces Project Committee
2	What is a “learning space?” ANY space where learning can take place
3	Learning Spaces Project Mission “…to enhance the utility, appearance and comfort of all campus spaces related to learning.”
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5	"Design by stakeholders" Design by stakeholders Define learning (and teaching) goals “Outside of the box” thinking Evolutionary change Program goals -> Design ->Curriculum
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7	Traditional classroom model Formally organized Lecture-based High room use rate Much furniture Many students per sq ft Low adaptability Space emphasizes classroom authority
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10	New approaches Importance of close interpersonal contact Collaborative learning, peer instruction Learning is a social activity (for most) Small group discussion, projects Teaching methods are diverse Learning styles are diverse All are affected by physical context
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12	New classroom models Collaborative learning Multi-venue Lecture and discussion Lower room use rate Less furniture Fewer students per sq ft Highly adaptable Changes instructors’ role
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25	“The Checklist” Gather stakeholders State the pedagogical goals Review all relevant attributes of the space Gather resources
26	Learning Spaces Project Committee Rob Gander, Department of Theatre Lew Ludwig, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Jeff Kurtz, Department of Communications Nestor Matthews, Department of Psychology Larry Murdock, Registrar Barbara Burgess, Physical Plant Danielle Vagnone, class of 2004 Amanda Alexander, class of 2004 Scott E. Siddall, Chair
27	Principles Learning spaces should support a diversity of learning styles. Learning spaces must be versatile. Learning spaces must be comfortable and attractive. Learning spaces are information rich and technologically reliable. Learning spaces should be ubiquitous in space and time. Learning spaces should be used effectively. Sufficient resources must be allocated for learning spaces.
28	Accomplishments to date New classroom seating for Fellows Hall Brighter hallway lighting in Knapp and Fellows Halls Model classrooms in Knapp 308, Fellows 305 Renovated student study lounges in Smith and East halls (participatory design process) Renovation of the Modern Languages lab Augment the renovation of a seminar room in Sociology/Anthropology Creation of the Instructional Resource Center New computing labs in Knapp Hall, Mulberry
29	Current projects Lighting in Chemistry e-classrooms Renovations in Gilpatrick History department reading room Modern Languages housing concepts
30	Resources The Social Life of Information by John Seely Brown and Paul Duguid, 2000. Harvard Business School Press, x + 317 pp. How People Learn National Research Council. National Academy Press, x + 374 pp. Take My Chair (Please) Thomas Bartlett. The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 7, 2003. Learning Spaces Project web site: http://www.denison.edu/learningspaces/ Credits to SHEPLEY BULFINCH RICHARDSON AND ABBOTT and Anshen+Allen for several of the graphics and examples of their work in this presentation.
31	Contact us! learningspaces@denison.edu
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