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Building the commons
The document outlines the development of a Teaching and Learning Commons (TLC) aimed at enhancing technology integration in teacher education. It highlights the need for a collaborative, technology-rich environment that caters to students' needs for both formal education and informal interactions. Feedback from users emphasizes the welcoming atmosphere, modern facilities, and collaborative spaces for learning and relaxation.
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Building the commons
- 1. Gerald Galway &Beth Maddigan ggalway@mun.ca beth.maddigan@mun.ca June 11, 2015 Building the Commons A Continuous Development Plan
- 2. • To fundamentallyre-think how teacher education students learn and learn to teach • To create a technology-rich student-faculty “collision space” to support that change The challenge
- 3. Our approach tointegrating technology into teaching and learning was getting a little tired State of the Art?
- 4. Schools were becomingequipped with technologies and learning spaces that far surpassed our own. In education, keeping up with the Jones’ is important
- 5. “I thought there’dbe much more emphasis on technology in the program” Exit interviews were positive, except…
- 6. But, most studentsleft the building between classes…or were sitting on benches near the elevators Education is a collaborative enterprise
- 7. The Learning CommonsIdea: Setting a standard for collaborative, technology-rich teacher education If you build it, they will come…
- 8. Consulted widely withfaculty, students and staff: floor plan, technology requirements, organization, staffing and hours of operation Out with the old, in with the new
- 9. Students, faculty, staff: Faculty of Education, DELTS, Facilities Management Collective Effort
- 10. Infrastructure grant +old space + learning community input + creativity = TLC Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose
- 11. Seizing opportunities foreconomies focused the budget on latest technology, style and substance Cutting corners… and still going all out!
- 12. ….a cross betweenStarbucks and an Apple store The Teaching and Learning Commons
- 13. TLC Coordinator &Student Assistant Success Strategy - Staff
- 14. Students act asliaisons between classmates and instructors 1 Coordinator & 7 Students
- 15. Staff demonstrate toolsto individuals and groups
- 16. Just-in-time assistance andformal presentations
- 17. We keep abreastof current tools & technologies
- 18. Has been inconstant use since opening in Spring 2014 Success Strategy - Flexible Space
- 19. Providing a homefor numerous functions
- 20. Formal events, ceremonies,and more
- 21. Sometimes large crowdsfill the whole room
- 22. Sometimes small groupsfill the whole room
- 23. And sometimes everybodyjust needs to chill
- 24. Success Strategy –Needs & Wants
- 25. Sometimes stress reliefis a pressing need
- 26. Scanner, colour printer& video equipment were needed too
- 27. Access to emergingclassroom technology is needed
- 28. And somewhere safeto voice an opinion
- 29. We asked studentsto name the TLC’s best feature Feedback & Assessment
- 30. Comments mentioned modernity& microwaves…
- 31. Technologies – especiallythe Smartboards…
- 32. Comfy seating, greatlayout, and a welcoming atmosphere.
- 33. Other comments focusedon space for collaboration…
- 34. Somewhere to getto know classmates…
- 35. Places to relaxand have a cup of coffee…
- 36. And convenient areasfor group project work.
- 37. Beverages and foodwere high on the list of likes…
- 38. Skills practice spacehad multiple mentions…
- 39. Plus positive feedbackfor all the staff…
- 40. Every comment highlighteda useful aspect of the space.
- 41. The TLC isa temporary home for hardworking duos…
- 42.
- 43. And groups –large and small…
- 44. It is ourlittle window on the world of Education.