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A growing divide?

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Traditionally, learning has been situated in classrooms or lecture halls, where the presence of an expert or specialist in a subject takes to the stage and delivers knowledge directly to the assembled students. The didactic method is cost effective in terms of the amount of contact time lecturers or teachers need to invest in the process.

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Going to the wall

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In a previous post entitled Learning spaces of the third kind I outlined a project to establish an experimental learning space. In effect, the boards have been used as substitutes for the old dry wipe boards and projection screens. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's. Unported License.

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Learning precincts

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The notion of learning spaces is gaining traction across all sectors of education. Learning spaces are not only used to describe places we can learn, but can also be representative of the human mind. And it is from our minds that the concept of learning spaces arises. Unported License.

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Digital capabilities and curiosity

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This idea connects with my own recent comments on transliteracy - the ability to communicate ideas equally effectively, no matter what tools or technologies you use. In my presentation I was also critical about the design of some learning spaces in higher education. the design features) militate against flexibility.

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Learning in round spaces

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Square buildings are easier to design and cheaper to build. Situating learning in rectangular spaces naturally promotes some forms of pedagogy at the expense of others. So what happens when we change the shape of the learning space? Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s. Unported License.

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6 interactive whiteboard tips

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I promised six things teachers should consider if they wish to optimise the IWB in their classrooms: Firstly, it's important that IWBs are optimally positioned within learning spaces. Some IWBs have runners that enable height adjustment, and a projector arm incorporated into the design to obviate the need for continual recalibration.

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#LearningIs creative

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Firstly, creative learning requires active engagement. Teaching can be more effective when questions are posed or challenges are presented, than when content is delivered or knowledge imparted. Children also need encouragement from teachers to improve chances for creative learning. Unported License.

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