"…blurring the boundaries between disciplines, between formal and informal learning, and between learning and creative practice."
A new innovative digitally enhanced active learning space for up to 25 students
Guiding principles for the room
- Encourage dispersed group teaching
- Provide flexible focus points
- Support active learning
- Blur sense of ‘presence’ virtually and physically
Phase 1: 2019/20
Smart lighting offering you far greater choice, influencing mood as well as brightness
Positioned on a flexible grid, enabling easy relocation and layout change
Pre-set lighting arrangements controlled from an iPad
See this article about the impact of different colours on learning
"Lights allowed me to create different atmosphere according to the topics discussed"
"Students really loved the feature, it made them more open towards certain topics and be more creative"
Staff feedback (Sept 2019)
Large Digital Interaction Wall
With 'casting' support and lecture recording
"It was useful to have two screens - one for collaborate and one for the presentation."
"Meant that I could monitor the online students at the same time (hybrid delivery)"
Staff feedback (Sept 2019)
Adaptable Active Learning Space
Including storage space for equipment and bags to help keep the room clutter free
And two portable powerhubs, for recharging your devices or to use as ad hoc podiums
With 10 loanable tablets
Includes flexible furniture layout options
With floor spots to guide placement within one of four suggested layouts
Or pick a completely different layout to suit your needs
"The space was good with options for small group work"
"Whiteboards were brilliant as they got students engaged in getting ideas down quickly and intuitively whilst also allowing them to save the work."
Staff feedback (Sep 2019)
Collaboration technologies for small groups (x3)
"The space is light and airy, the tables are excellent for group work and the Samsung Flips work well for group work."
"Students' feedback was very positive"
Staff feedback (Sept 2019)
Support and Advice
Drop-in hands-on sessions, standardised workflows, in-room support
Bookable from Sept 2019
To submit a request to use this space for teaching please email your School Timetabler and roombookings@lincoln.ac.uk, with the module code and title of what you want to schedule.
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Credits:
Created with an image by Pexels - "concept man papers"