Designing Spaces For Learning
"… learning space should be
able to motivate learners and promote
learning as an activity, support
collaborative as well as formal practice, provide a personalised and inclusive environment, and be
flexible in the face of changing needs..."
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Experiences with Learning Design...
Are your teaching and learning strategies
determined by the spaces you have to work in?
Experiences with Learning Design...
Do some learning spaces at your school influence
student engagement more than others? Why?
Experiences with Learning Design...
Have different learning spaces changed
relationships between teacher and student?
How?
Experiences with Learning Design...
What are your experiences with digital technologies
within these learning spaces?
Digital Technologies (P-8)A subject that aims to provide students with practical opportunities to use design thinking, computational thinking and information systems knowledge to develop
innovative solutions and knowledge addressing contemporary challenges.
Processes and Production Skills
Knowledge and Understanding
Creating Solutions
Collecting, Managing & Analysing
Data
Digital ImplementationDigital
SystemsRepresentation
of Data
Creating Solutions By:
DesigningProducing
and Implementi
ng
Investigating and
Defining
Collaborating and
ManagingEvaluating
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The set of activities undertaken by students to address specified content, involving understanding the nature of a
problem, situation or need; creating, designing and producing a solution to the project task and documenting
the process. Project work has a benefit, purpose and use; a user or audience who can provide feedback on the success of the solution; limitations to work within; and a real‐ world
technologies context influenced by social, ethical and environmental issues. Project management criteria are used
to judge a project’s success.
SCSA, Technologies Glossary ‘Project’
Creating Solutions By...
“
”
The set of activities undertaken by students to address specified content, involving understanding the nature of a
problem, situation or need; creating, designing and producing a solution to the project task and documenting the process. Project work has a benefit, purpose and use; a user or audience who can provide feedback on the success of the
solution; limitations to work within; and a real‐ world technologies context influenced by social, ethical and
environmental issues. Project management criteria are used to judge a project’s success.
SCSA, Technologies Glossary ‘Project’
Creating Solutions By...
Pedagogical Model..?
= PBL model
Student SkillsReadingWriting
Arithmetic
Student CompetenciesCritical Thinking and
Problem SolvingCollaboration and Team Building
Creativity and InnovationEffective
Communication
Digital Technologies
Project Based
Research Based
Team Collaboration
Evidence Based Social Learning
Constructivist
Individualised
Discipline Specialty
Creation / Inspiration Learning
Students As Researchers
Self Directed
Integrated Curriculum
Explicit Instruction
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Physical Learning Spaces
Previously.......Cave Watering
Hole Campfire
Now.....Explicit Teaching
AreasCollaborative Spaces Peer to Peer Spaces
Individual Spaces Presentation Spaces Group Learning Spaces
Breakout Spaces Display Spaces Project SpacesWet Areas
Outdoor Spaces Specialised Focus Spaces
Resource Supply or Store Areas
Physical Space Setup:Layout
and Use of Space
Furniture Choices
Colour Selections Lighting
NaturePrint and Design
MaterialsOrganisatio
n of materials
Student Buy-In
Layout and Use of Space
When designing any space, you must look at the available size and how to best maximize that area.
Furniture Choices
Deciding on furniture that will best accommodate is key. It is important to have maximal floor space and ample seating. Students need comfortable options but also need choice - furniture does not need to be uniform.
Norvanivel Woods Furniture Karton Group
Colour Selections
Avoiding bright colours and busy patterns is one of the best ways to make this a brain-friendly learning space. Research shows that more monochromatic and muted colour schemes work best.
LightingAllowing natural light to be the main source is ideal. However, incandescent lighting is preferred over fluorescent lighting if natural not available.
NatureAdding plant life into a space not only warms the environment and adds oxygen, but also gives students the opportunity to have an authentic classroom job.
Print and Design Materials
Lower any posters on the walls to be at eye level of the learner, specifically materials that are meant to be a resource for learning. Keep print to a minimum - less is more.
Organisation of Materials
A learning space for students - not a storage space for teachers!Make materials easily accessible to students and have a small, moveable ‘teacher space’ if needed.
Student Buy-In● Allow movement and
collaboration● Be prepared for some
misuse● Get community buy-in
VLS Guidelines:• How are these spaces being used?• Where is data stored?• Who has access? How do they receive access?• Digital Citizenship.• Appropriate commenting.• Mobile learning.• Sharing capabilities.• Who are students talking to? • What is the purpose?
Teacher Planning
Fair Vs Equal
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