21st century learning spaces
- 2. Technology is a key enabler of collaborative learningArgue that classrooms themselves are constraints to new ways of teaching and learning.‘Spaces shape and change practice’ New and refurbished learning spaces are no longer classrooms to hold 30 students and 1 teacher in fixed box style, single purpose roomsThere is a strong movement away from computer labs as learning spaces, replaced by more flexible use of technology in all learning spaces.Diane Brook, Sydney Catholic Education Office
- 3. Technology is a key enabler of collaborative learningShift towards collaborative learning and its impact on learning designCollaboration is not new but there is a new environment in which we liveTeachers who use collaborative learning approaches think of themselves less as authentic transmitters of knowledge and more as designers of intellectual experiences.BenefitsStudent engagement and participation increasesAccess to information, knowledge and networks greater outside of the classroom – technology enables thatStudents are creators and consumers of knowledge and servicesReference : Collaboration in Teaching and Learning, education.au
- 4. Technology is a key enabler of collaborative learningShift towards collaborative learning and its impact on learning designPartnerships for 21st Century SkillsReference : Partnerships for 21st Century Skills
- 5. Technology is a key enabler of collaborative learningShift towards collaborative learning and its impact on learning designReference : 21st Century Learning Spaces : Edorigami blogClassrooms have improved since the 19th, 20th century
- 7. Students passive – empty vessels to fill
- 8. One to many communication
- 10. Have limited support for technology
- 11. Individual rather than group focussed
- 12. Unable to be adapted for multiple useTechnology is a key enabler of collaborative learningShift towards collaborative learning and its impact on learning designReference : 21st Century Learning Spaces : Edorigami blogFocus is on the learner and their learning preferences
- 13. Technology literate and adept
- 14. Media savvy
- 15. Flexible, multi-tasking and not passive
- 18. Creative and adaptiveTechnology is a key enabler of collaborative learningIntegration of ICT and Multimedia Technologies in classroom environmentWhat are the technologies to be adopted in the next two-three yearsCollaborative EnvironmentsIf there is a shift to collaborative learning then technology provides rich environments for sharingSocial networks, virtual learning environments, still and video sharing, wikipediaCommunication ToolsWhilst email is not dead….yet, there is a definite switch to other forms of communicationWeb conferencing, Skype, IM, Blogs, wikis, TwitterMobile DevicesNotebooks, Netbooks, iphones, ipod touch, mobile phones, WII, XboxWireless connections, inside and outside of schoolsCloud ComputingLarge data farms for services such as Youtube, Flickr, Google docs means free spacesOther data farms allow students to access real time dataEg Earth Browser, Google Maps, Gap MinderTechnologies in 4-5 year time frameSmart ObjectsThese objects know about themselves, their environment, characteristics and can present information Objects will be able to consume and adapt to information they are receiving (eg LEGO MindStorms which students program)Personal Web/Life StreamingCustomisable and brings together your digital footprint (eg me.edu.au)Reference : Horizon Report 2009 New Media Consortium
- 19. Technology is a key enabler of collaborative learningIntegration of ICT and Multimedia Technologies in classroom environmentDigital Education RevolutionIf the nature of learning varies at anyone time in class, then you don’t need 32 of anything!!Trends suggest that broadband connections (24x7 and anywhere and global) and mobility are key characteristics to enable successful implementation of today’s or tomorrow’s technologies.Still require electrical connections to power machines, wireless connections critical.Government is funding through DER – some decisions being made are a little puzzling.Eg 3G and Next G networks almost silent in the NBNPutting 32 computers into a traditional classroom just doesn’t work.Students should be able to connect to devices anywhereHow long before the govt will fund a tax break for parents to purchase computers to take into schools.Between home, school and the communityFit for purpose purchaseProvision for fixed and mobile devices…….(eg IWB’s, multi-media machines, iphones, netbooks)Quick and reliable access to Dynamic and interactive curriculum materials, collaborative and data rich services, and personalised learning spaces
- 20. Technology is a key enabler of collaborative learningEmbedding technologies into learning spacesQantas Club Model
- 21. Space is designed for a range of activities
- 22. Furniture reflects different activities
- 23. Quiet individual reflection, group celebration, workbenches with power, long term work benches
- 25. must support different learning and access to teacher and student learning just in time.Technology is a key enabler of collaborative learningEmbedding technologies into new learning spacesNew learning spaces need to be designed to enable and foster new pedagogies, using technologies demanded by 21st century economies.
- 26. Flexible and adaptable - furnishings and equipment
- 27. Can be rearranged with speed and ease.
- 28. Able to switch between individual and group settings – for presentation, communication and collaboration modes
- 29. Reflective of the new learning practices
- 30. Designed to support different levels of technologicalsophistication
- 31. Provided with wireless and mobile computing devicesReference : 21st century learning spaces, education.au
- 32. Technology is a key enabler of collaborative learningThank youResourceshttp://delicious.com/gputlandBlog http://blogs.educationau.edu.auTwitter http://twitter.com/gputlandWebsite http://www.educationau.edu.auGarry Putland, General Manager, education.au gputland@educationau.edu.auReference : 21st century learning spaces, education.au