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Robert Fox (The University of Hong Kong)

Paul Lam, Eric Ho and Ziv Kwong (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

A TALE OF TWO

[UNIVER]CITIES: CHANGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Why study the learning environment?New university curriculum in September 2012Estimated 3,500 extra students in each of the two institutionsNumbers of new buildings will be established, existing buildings undergo extension or retrofit process

an unique opportunity for evaluating and an unique opportunity for evaluating and re-designing our learning environment re-designing our learning environment

INTRODUCTION

Development framework of Learning environment in universities:

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENTS FRAMEWORK

Approaches/Spaces Classroom LibraryFaculty/ college

Informal Virtual

Expert opinion driven a. c. Teacher/ administrator driven e.User driven/ user evaluated b. d.

Figure 1: Learning environment developments framework

Expert opinion driven: Experts evaluate the learning environment and provide guidelines and suggestions to future design of spaces.

Teacher/ administrator driven: Representatives from all faculties provides their recommendations on the spaces.

User driven/ user evaluated: Users’ needs and preferences were collected and the information directs the learning environment development.

Examples of learning environment development:

a. Specifications of Future Classrooms report [CUHK] a. Learning environments-both physical and virtual proposals [HKU] b. Library as Learning Space Study [CUHK and HKU] c. Faculty of Education plans for retrofitting [HKU] d. Informal Learning Spaces Study [CUHK and HKU] e. ELearning Strategy and Implementation Plan [HKU]

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENTS FRAMEWORK

SPECIFICATIONS OF FUTURE CLASSROOMS

A new classroom (LSK 514)

Hi-technology interactive classroom design


Informal Virtual

Expert opinion driven a. c.

Teacher/ administrator driven

e.

User driven/ user evaluated

b. d.

Use of digital devices: Electric sockets, WiFi connectivity. two projectors (and screens)

Flexible and mobile facilities: Two-seater desks with lockable wheels, stackable chairs, variation in classroom furniture

Group work: Tables and chairs in clusters.

Results:Highest occupancy rate was found in information commons (~50%).WiFi connections, electric sockets, quiet environment were the most important features in library.‘Quietness’ was the most commonly mentioned advantage of the library.

LIBRARY AS LEARNING SPACE STUDY


Informal Virtual



e.


b. d.

Study locations in CUHK (2 libraries):University Library and Lee Quo Wei Law LibraryChung Chi College Elisabeth Luce Moore Library

Significance: Library should support use of technology; Facilitation of group learning activities has to be done with care

Informal learning spaces (ILS) are areas unattended by staff but equipped with furniture or facilities that engage students in self-learning.

Study locations in CUHK: Esther Lee Building, ELB (2009) Lee Shau Kee Building, LSK (2010) 3 canteens (2010)

Observations, Interviews

INFORMAL LEARNING SPACES STUDY

Overview of informal learning space in LSK.


Informal Virtual



e.


b. d.

Results:~90% of users in ILS were carrying out learning activities. (preparation for class, group discussions, self-studying, etc.)~30% of users brought their own notebooks to ILS.~75% of users had used WiFi in ILS.

Significance: ILSs in CUHK are important; Space should support use of technology

INFORMAL LEARNING SPACES STUDY

Blackboard or Moodle?Teacher panel with representatives from various faculties (10

members)Activities:

Listen to vender presentations Hands-on with two systems Extended trial use Technical team evaluated other issues such as scalability and security Evaluation on short-term and long-term costs

LMS REVIEW (CUHK)


Informal Virtual



e.


b. d.

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HKU CHANGING SPACES

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