1. Disciplinary ThinkingLearning Spaces - Introduction University Learning Spaces Image by velcr0, via Flickr, CC-BY http://www.flickr.com/photos/27216316@N06 1

2. Questionshat are the recent trends in design of learningspaces?o these apply to all disciplines?ow have technological developments affectedthinking about learning spaces in HigherEducation?ee also a selection of activities to explore thesequestions: 2

3. HE Learning Space Design Trendsesigning to help students learnesigning environments for peopleaking advantage of technologicaldevelopmentspening up the academy to the world outside 3

4. Designing to help students learnJemsweb: Edinburgh library by learningspaceTK Bjornmeansbear:http://www.flickr.com/photos/jemsweb/241148051/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bjornmeansbear/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/learningspacetoolkit/7139329703/ Conceptions of learning have changed: Shift from transmission model of learning towards active and social models Increased awareness of the importance of informal learning 4

5. Disciplinary learningExample - learning scienceMain focus until very recently, how learners develop understanding of concepts Learning is constructive and active learners build knowledge rather than receiving it Knowing (active) rather than possessing knowledge Enquiry-basedRecentlyIncreased concern with science processesScience for citizenshipPublic knowledge, museums, mediaScience learning should be connected to the world outside the classroom(from Scanlon et al., 2005) 5

6. Environments for people Loughborough University Library, http://www.flickr.com/photos/loughboroughuniversitylibrary/3350517457/ And people as part of the environment 6

7. Human-centred designDesign requirements need to be drawn up in aparticipatory way, involving a wide range of usersand interests and with learning at the centre. Table 1. Repositioning the Commons (From Brown and Long, 2006) Previously Currently Information downloaded Information created, integrated Individual workstations Social work setting Isolated support delivery Integrated support Students only Faculty too 7 x 12 access 7 x 20 access No talking!" Whiteboards abound No food Cybercaf 7

8. Developments in digital technologiesConnected and mobile QuestionsHand-held and What mix of physical andportable devices virtual space?Virtual environments How are they integrated?Remote access Case studiesWireless Remote laboratories (Hanson et al. 2009) Curating virtual exhibition (Didiot-Cook, &communication Chatzigavriil, 2009) Mobile fieldwork (Scanlon et al., 2006) See also: http://www.enhancingfieldwork.org.uk/ 8

9. Specialist spacesHave the trendsdescribed in theprevious slidesaffected specialistdisciplinary spaces? Yuya Tamai: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tamaiyuya/ University of Exeter: http://www.flickr.com/photos/2612623 9@N02/6859495998/ Timitrius:State Records NSW: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nox_nhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/state-records-nsw/ octis_silentium/4693398671/ Tea, two sugars: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mysnapps/3954210522/ 9

10. Opening up the Academy Learning in professional environments and public spacesFotos gov/ba: Daleus, Curmudgeon-at-Large:http://www.flickr.com/photosagecombahia/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/daleus/ Tilemahos_E: http://www.flickr.com/photos/telemax/ Wireless communication networks, increased processing power and portable devices provide more possibilities for collecting, examining and manipulating data and better communication between the campus and learning environments outside. A MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) can bring professionals into the university virtual space to interact with registered students. 10

11. Referencesrown, Malcolm and Long, Philip (2006) Trends in Learning Space Design.http://its.uiowa.edu/instruction/tile/resources/General/Trends_In_Learning_Space_Desiidiot-Cook, H., and Chatzigavriil, A. (2009) A short description of the LSE Frenchexhibition in Second life can be found athttp://www2.lse.ac.uk/language/Projects/French%20Projects/FrenchProjects.aspx#DynamicJumpMenuManager_1_Anchor_4anson, B., Culmer, P., Gallagher, J., Page, K., Read, E., Weightman, A., Levesley, M.(2009) ReLOAD: Real Laboratories Operated at a Distance, IEEE Transactions onLearning Technologies, Vol. 2, No. 4, October-December 2009,http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=05210094canlon, Eileen, Jones, Ann, Waycott, Jenny. Mobile technologies: prospects fortheir use in learning in informal science settings (2005) Journal of InteractiveMedia in Education (JIME), http://www- 11jime.open.ac.uk/jime/article/viewArticle/2005-25/303

12. Learning Resource MetadataField/Element Value:Title Disciplinary Thinking - Learning Spaces: IntroductionDescription Presentation slides for an introduction to a workshop on HE learning spacesTheme Learning SpacesSubject HE - EducationAuthor Jane Hughes & Colleen McKenna: HEDERA, 2012Owner The University of BathAudience Educational developers in accredited programmes & courses in higher education.Issue Date 20/04/2012Last updated Date 03/07/2012Version FinalPSF Mapping A1, A4, K3, K4License Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 UK: England & Wales License. ukoer, education, discthink, disciplinary thinking, hedera, university of bath, omac,Keywords learning spaces, classroom design, mobile learning, e-learning, learning environment, student experience, learning technologies, e-learning 12