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...

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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...

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?

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Teacher Planning

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