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If we build it… Creating and using a flexible teaching and learning space

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

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If we build it… Creating and using a flexible teaching and learning space

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  1. 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

  2. Pre-2003

  3. Background • Proposed by: • Library • Centre for Teaching, Learning and Educational Technologies (CTLET) • Need: • Shared electronic instructional space • Reviewed electronic classrooms at other institutions

  4. Background… cont. • Acquired new space and relocated technical services staff • Renovatespace tocreate astate-of-the-art electronicclassroom

  5. Background… cont. • Initial planning and design team • Library • CTLET • University architect • University Information Technology Services

  6. Equipment & Furnishing Needs • Sought input from librarians and consultants… • Networking • Instructor/Student equipment • Lectern • Sound • Projection • Lighting • Audio-visual control unit • Tables & chairs

  7. Planning Challenges • Wireless vs. hard wires • Raised or no raised floor – cost • Bandwidth • Movable furniture vs. fixed furniture • Aesthetics • Color scheme • Wood staining

  8. Process • Budget • University vs. Library funding • Donations • Team expansion • External architect • Construction company • Organize and oversee construction progress • Additional contractors

  9. June 2003The fun began…

  10. Suit up!

  11. Construction

  12. Challenge – Supervision • Multiple contractors • Demolition • Electrical • Mechanical • Lighting • Audio-Visual • And more…

  13. Challenge – Equipment • Tablet PCs vs. laptops • Flexibility • Stimulate teaching/learning strategies • Security • Placement and design of lectern • Height • # of equipment to accommodate

  14. January 2004Grand opening…

  15. 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

  16. One person’s experience… • Intensive English Language Program

  17. 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

  18. Teaching and Learning… cont’d • Visual/Auditory • Audio/visual: DVD, VHS • Dual projectors/screens • Document camera • Kinesthetic • Flexible furniture • Wireless tablets • Room layout

  19. Teaching and Learning… cont’d • Teaching styles • Collaborative • Active

  20. Some examples • Drama • Prof. Marlene Moser • Audience-Stage Relationships • Business • Prof. Brian Metcalfe

  21. Learning From Each Other • Debriefing sessions • Faculty • Library staff • Facilitators (CTLET) • Evolution of policies

  22. Challenges • Faculty vs. librarians • Increasing comfort level • Appropriate use of technology

  23. Future Considerations • Evaluation • Instruction • Level of hands-on instruction • Group vs. individual learning • Space • Policy • Technology • Support – more students? • And more…

  24. Questions? Jennifer Thiessen jthiesse@brocku.ca & Carol Wu cwu@brocku.ca

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