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Working space as learning space

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Graham Attwell over at Pontydysgu (Bridge to Learning) has challenged me to take five pictures that depict my working space as a learning space. For me, my working space has always been my learning space (well, ever since I became involved in education anyway). Unported License.

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Space exploration

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It seems that the subject of the article, the University of Northampton (one of the newest universities in the UK) has decided to do away with their traditional raked lecture theatres, and replace them with more open, flat, flexible spaces where teaching can be conducted. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's.

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Learning in round spaces

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So what happens when we change the shape of the learning space? Igloo Vision 360 System Another example of circular learning spaces is the Igloo Vision 360 portable round classroom (pictured) which I experienced at the recent Welsh Digital Learning Conference in Cardiff. Unported License.

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#LearningIs creative

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There is a place for the latter, but if teachers wish their students to go the extra mile, they need to directly involve them in learning. This means learning spaces where just about anything is possible, where students are kept guessing, and where they are offered the chance to discover for themselves. Unported License.

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#LearningIs lifelong

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It also hadn't occurred to me that most of my later education came from informal learning - because I was interested, I went the extra mile and studied more widely than my job, or my degree required. It was here that the world opened up for me and I began to see the wider picture of life around me. It's the same for anyone.

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It also hadn't occurred to me that most of my later education came from informal learning - because I was interested, I went the extra mile and studied more widely than my job, or my degree required. It was here that the world opened up for me and I began to see the wider picture of life around me. It's the same for anyone.

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Going the extra mile

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How it can be applied in education Many teachers know that learning spaces should be designed to optimise learning. If the classroom is cold or noisy, or the students are uncomfortable, or if they feel unsafe, they will be distracted and will concentrate less on their learning. Lave Situated Learning 25.

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