| Contact Details: | Liz Fisher lizf@trurocollege.ac.uk |
Type of Project: |
This was a new build extending the main site. There were two motives for the project: Fal building: A new HE building for the main site campus. The College had developed HE over several years integrated within Programme Areas across the campus but having reached 700 full time HE students it was important to create a new discrete HE facility. Lynher building: A new FE building to accommodate the increase in the number of FE students (3700 full time FE students). The new building accommodates the Sports Programme Area and the Health & Community Studies Programme Area. |
| Start/End Date: | May 2005 - 0ct 2006. |
Technology
In Fal there is an induction space with a large plasma screen. This is used for anything required - not just for induction purposes but also by students for presentation practices to staff or groups of their peers.
The IT suite has scanners, printers and PCs (there is a Mac suite available elsewhere on campus). Specialist software and equipment (including ergonomic keyboards) is available in the suite for students with specific requirements. There are no whiteboards or smart boards in the space - it is not designed for teaching activity.
In Lynher there are 20 computers, a scanner and a printer.
Adding Value
It gets the students through the doors in the first instance - and encourages them to come back on a daily basis - the computers are fully used all day, every day.
The use of the plasma screen by the students supports learning and teaching.
In Lynher the computers are very important in getting students into the LRC. The study skills support staff are clearly visible and they walk and talk to the students and build up the relationships to encourage students to talk to them about their work. This has proved really valuable with this particular group of students whose needs in this area are high.
