Learning Space Design
Learning is changing in the 21st century. Technologies used in learning, such as interactive whiteboards, personal learning environments, wireless networks and mobile devices, plus the internet and high-quality digital learning resources – and the ability to access many of these from home and the workplace – are altering the experiences and aspirations of learners.
Increasing investment in estate and learning technologies, combined with the need for more cost-effective space utilisation, is making it increasingly important for senior managers and decision-makers to keep abreast of new thinking about the design of technology-rich learning spaces.
Understanding what makes an effective design is important. The RSC is able to support you with your decisions in utilising the learning space and technology more effectively by:
- providing advice on issues involved with new or refurbished learning spaces;
- helping project design and development teams understand the special information, communications and learning technology needs of learning providers;
- acting as a broker of information and expertise by running events, forums and mailing lists; and
- providing exemplars of good practice.
Useful Resources
- JISC infoNet Learning Spaces infoKit
The infoKit is richly illustrated with case studies, images of buildings across the sector and a 'virtual tour' around an imaginary campus.
- JISC Core infoKits
Online resources comprising a subject overview, a step-by-step 'how to' guide and a resource layer of templates, toolkits, reports, case studies and other supporting materials. These cover core good practice models for the education sector.
- Designing Spaces for Effective Learning
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.
- RSC East Midlands Moodle
Links to presentations and documents from the regional forums, plus a central repository for links to various New Build and Sustainability resource.
To find out more about this service, please contact Gordon Millner either by email or on 01509 618120.
