Designing Spaces for Effective Learning
The e-Learning and Innovation strand of the JISC e-Learning Programme launched the publication 'Designing Spaces for Effective Learning' at the JISC Conference on the 14th March 2006. The aim of the guide is to provide the post-16 sector with succinct but essential considerations when designing learning spaces to support effective learning.
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'Designing Spaces for Effective Learning' highlights current thinking about the use of learning technologies and their impact on a range of physical spaces, using noteworthy examples from current new-build and refurbishment projects from further and higher education institutions across the UK. A richly illustrated publication, it also offers architect-designed examples of space usage with general guidance on maximising the effectiveness of learning through the design of physical spaces. The guide concludes with a checklist of key points to help senior managers embarking on space utilisation and refurbishment projects, with particular regard to the design and use of technology within those spaces. |
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To request a copy of Designing Spaces for Effective Learning, please use this email link, alternatively you can download the whole publication from here in either low bandwidth PDF format (1MB) or high bandwidth PDF format (4MB) which is in accessible format suitable for screen-readers.
Space planning and design consultants, AMA Alexi Marmot Associates, were commissioned to illustrate the guide with prototype floor plans for three types of space which can be downloaded here separately:
JISC Online Conference 2006
The JISC Online Conference (27-31 March 2006), 'Innovating e-Learning 2006', explored three themes. The last of these themes (Innovating e-Learning Practice) included a paper by Dr. Alexi Marmot, Director AMA, on 'Learning Spaces: Achieving excellent design' (PDF format). In 'Learning Spaces: Flexible design for student engagement' (PDF format), Tom Hamilton (Assistant Director of the CETL Project on Teaching and Learning and Creativity, University of Sussex) discusses how learning experiences can be enhanced by innovative, technology-rich learning environments. (This presentation is also available in Powerpoint Show format).
Highlights from each of the conference themes can be accessed below:
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Theme 1 highlights: Designing for Learning
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Theme 2 highlights: Learner Experiences of e-Learning
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Theme 3 highlights: Innovating e-Learning Practice
