21st Century Learning SpacesArgue that classrooms themselves are constraints to new ways of teaching and learning.Will ‘Kevin’s Revolution’ result in ‘Transformative Practice’?‘Spaces shape and change practice’ Ref : Learning Spaces : ICT Taskforce

21st Century Learning SpacesNew 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

Preferred Learning StylesShift away from simply instructionally led learningConstructivist LearningStudents construct knowledge through experiential learningCollaborative learningCollaboration 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.Networked learningGeorge Siemens talks about the expertise living and breathing in networksConnections become extremely importantLearner at the centre (personalised learning)The system conforms to the learner rather than the learner to the system.Offers support for individual needs and learning preference.Reference : Collaboration in Teaching and Learning, education.au

21st Century SkillsPartnerships for 21st Century SkillsMastery of core subjects and 21st Century interdisciplinary themes into core subjectsLife and Career SkillsLearning and InnovationInformation, Media and Technology SkillsReference : P21 , US based ConsortiumReference : Partnerships for 21st Century Skills

Is our physical space a constraint?Shift towards collaborative and networked learning and its impact on learning designReference : 21st Century Learning Spaces : Edorigami blog19th, 20th Century classroom designTeacher centricStudents passive – empty vessels to fillOne to many communicationLack flexibilityHave limited support for technologyIndividual rather than group focussedUnable to be adapted for multiple use

19th, 20th Century classroom design

Teacher centric

Students passive – empty vessels to fill

One to many communication

Lack flexibility

Have limited support for technology

Individual rather than group focussed

Unable to be adapted for multiple use

Technology is an enabler of collaborative and networked learningTechnology TrendsWhat 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 data Eg 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 )Personal Web/Life StreamingCustomisable and brings together your digital footprint (eg me.edu.au)Reference : Horizon Report 2009 New Media Consortium

Technology is an enabler of collaborative and networked learningDigital 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.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 communityThe information rich world is outside of the classroom - Fit 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 environments (real and virtual)

Amplify and extend experiences through technologyWhat kind of experiences are possible?GeographyUse of Google earth to map and research country, culture, demographics and geography.Records of field trips include video, stills, audio which can be shared or worked collaboratively with other classesLanguagesUse of Immersive learning environments to simulate a Japanese breakfast table. Having conversations in Japanese and English in real time with peers.Listening and immersing in language through the use of iPod Touch/iPhoneScienceMap pH concentrations along the River Torrens on a map, label high pollutant areas and write to local councils about your results.Capture data, plot graphs and analyse trends and what if scenariosArtsOnline music collaborationOnline galleries and museums

Impact on 21st Century SpacesShift towards collaborative and networked learning and its impact on learning designReference : 21st Century Learning Spaces : Edorigami blogFocus is on the learner and their learning preferencesTechnology literate and adeptMedia savvy (sometimes not having critical literacy skills)Flexible, multi-tasking and not passiveCommunicators and collaboratorsInteractive and networkedCreative and adaptiveProducers and consumers of information and knowledge.

Focus is on the learner and their learning preferences

Technology literate and adept

Media savvy (sometimes not having critical literacy skills)

Flexible, multi-tasking and not passive

Communicators and collaborators

Interactive and networked

Creative and adaptive

Producers and consumers of information and knowledge.

Technology is an enabler of collaborative and networked learningEmbedding technologies into learning spacesQantas Club ModelOpen space is designed for a range of activitiesFurniture reflects different activitiesQuiet individual reflection, group celebration, workbenches with power, long term work benchesFlexible and adaptable - furnishings and equipmentAble to switch between individual and group settingsTechnology provisionNot an after thoughtMust support different learning styles and access to teacher and student learning just in time.Trend is towards mobile and connectedReference : 21st century learning spaces, education.au

Qantas Club Model

Open space is designed for a range of activities

Furniture reflects different activities

Quiet individual reflection, group celebration, workbenches with power, long term work benches

Flexible and adaptable - furnishings and equipment

Able to switch between individual and group settings

Technology provision

Not an after thought

Must support different learning styles and access to teacher and student learning just in time.

Trend is towards mobile and connected

21st Century Learning SpacesThank 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