Learning Spaces: A Visual Journey

Paul Camarena, Melinda Hefner, Sarah McBryde, and Mandy Williams

ITC 5220Appalachian State University

Small space for group collaboration, informal, accessible technology

Multiple whiteboards for small group collaboration

Outdoor informal social learning space

Auto body shop with computers, simulation software, and smart boards

Video conferencing

Color, comfortable seating, information panel, computer lab adjacent to real world simulation

Real world work environment simulation

Informal learning space with wireless connectivity and natural light

Color panel to differentiate learning spaces

Color, comfortable and multiuse seating, natural light, small informal group space

Small group spaces, individual spaces, access to hardware, natural lighting

Varied seating, carpeted floors for better acoustics

Learning space simulating cozy living room

Smart board, color, room dividers for flexible room arrangement

Textures, comfortable and multiuse seating, flexible, smart board, media center, wireless connectivity

U-shaped seating in lecture space to facilitate communication

Sound panels for improved acoustics

Inflatable pod with wireless connectivity and power sources in floor

Multimedia and wireless learning pods

Virtual learning spaces

Handheld devices

Electronic information kiosk with attached but removable seating

and workspace

Inviting architecture and design

Outdoor social space

Adequate workspace and lighting

Color, small group spaces, wireless connectivity

Even virtual learning environments have comfortable seating and casual locations!

Flat screen panels are both art and informational

Lecture space with state of the art media

center

Voting devices for student response and input

Lab with “invisible” technology

Room dividers and microphones in lighting fixtures

Learning studio with multiple spaces, art, multipurpose and flexible seating

The End

The beginning of endless possibilities for student learning