Learning Space Design - Digital innovation and creativity

Simon Birkett Technology Enhanced Learning Manager

Institute for Learning Enhancement and Innovation

Learning Space DesignDigital Innovation & Creativity

Derby and Learning Space

• Revolutionary change in funding and standards• Striving to meet the growing needs of our students• Psychological and emotional value of space• More innovation and creativity in L&T• Improve NSS scores for Learning Resources

Evaluation Findings

• A greater scope for more active approaches to L&T;

• A positive change in group dynamics;

• The furniture, technology and resources introduced versatility;

• More flexible approaches to timetabling are needed;

• More investment is required;

• More time and staff development to explore potential.

Original work by Claire Stamper

Challenges (the warts)

• Timetabling• Change Management• Generating engagement• Staff Development

Photo Credit – W.Maximus cc COMPFIGHT

The to do list!

• Learning Space Steering Group• Digital Literacy• Lecture Capture• Integrating Technology• Wireless control of presentation

Photo Credit – R. Nial Bradshaw cc COMPFIGHT

For more information:

Simon Birkett Technology Enhanced Learning Manager

Institute for Learning Enhancement and Innovation

s.birkett@derby.ac.uk Twitter @SimonBirkett

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