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21st-Century Campus Report: Campus 2.0
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2010Just-released US Govt commissioned report noted in Chronicle of Higher Ed about student expectations for tech use in universities, it addresses classroom technology, interesting to compare with the UK environment.
Cascade - OxfordongoingInformation about VLEs etc – the project has not been completed yet, should be useful to watch.
Designing Spaces For Effective Learning Publication2007JISC publication with a range of case studies.
Higher Education In A Web 2.0 World2009This comprehensive report includes case studies and issues relating to learning spaces.
Higher Education Lifelong Learning Opportunities - Leicester College
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ongoingThis case study examines ways to move the learning space online and build community, including engagement with employers in relation to vocational learning.
Large Classroom Design2010Clear, concise advice - Large classrooms are defined as accommodating 25-100 students for lecture, collaborative learning and/or the integration of multimedia technology into class lessons.
Learning Landscapes In HE - Case Studies
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2010The final report makes a strong case for including academics in the planning stages - 'A central issue for Learning Landscapes in Higher Education is the extent to which the academic voice is engaged in the design of progressive teaching and learning spaces.'
Making The Most Of Your Physical Learning Space2009JISC conference handout that includes several case studies, takes into consideration the current situation for HE in the UK, highly recommended.
Managing Curriculum Change
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2009How to implement institutional change, provides a clear and simple model, see the Word document for more details. This can be applied to learning spaces and other aspects of curriculum planning.
MIT TEAL Technology-Enabled Active Learningno dateAn example of a SCALE-UP classroom in use (see SCALE-UP below), explains the principles of active learning for large group teaching, recommended.
Online Learning Task Force: A Study Of Current UK Online Learning/Oxford TALL team
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2010The Oxford TALL team (technology-assisted lifelong learning) is leading this project. Funded by HEFCE, the purpose is ‘to help the UK higher education sector maintain and extend its position as a world leader in online learning...to undertake a study of online and distance learning provided by, and on behalf of, UK institutions in the higher education sector.’
Planning And Designing Technology Rich Learning Spaces Applied Infokit2006Although this dates back to 2006, the information is still relevant. It is the most comprehensive guide available.
Responding To Learners2009Packet of material pulling together learner voices, with postcard notes. Valuable insight into the learner experience from many angles, including learning spaces and environments.
SCALE-UP Model For Large-Group Interactive Teaching
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ongoingThe primary goal of the Student-Centred Active Learning Environment for Undergraduate Programs (SCALE-UP) Project is to establish a highly collaborative, hands-on, computer-rich, interactive learning environment for large-enrolment courses. Recommended.
Technology-Rich Physical Space Design: An Overview Of JISC Activities2008Good case studies, this is the most current information available, watch for updates in the future.
The Design And Management Of Open Plan Technology Rich Learning And Teaching Spaces In Further And Higher Education In The UK2005The case studies are somewhat old but still useful.
The Edgeless University
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2010Report was written in 2009, colloquium sponsored by the Guardian held in March 2010, useful and current. It identifies two current issues ‘the need to give more people the opportunity to access lifelong learning regardless of background, and the positioning of the UK as a global centre of innovation in the knowledge economy’. Recommended.
The Impact Of VLEs On The Roles Of Tutor And Studentsno dateThis is one page from the JISC Infokit about VLEs, please see the entire kit.
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