Learning
spaces, both physical and virtual, are the planned environments in
which learning takes place. 21st century learning requires new spaces that
connect school, home and community learning, increasing flexibility and
supporting learning outside the boundaries of school buildings and beyond the
conventional school day. Going beyond
the boundaries we have called it breaking down the classroom walls.
Learning is enhanced, deepened and made more relevant when
connected learning spaces provide opportunities for:
• active and
interactive participation • collaborative
project work
• information
retrieval and sharing • discussion and presentation
• production of new knowledge • teacher and student-led activities
• connection with experts • local and global networks
• personalised
learning.
Therefore we need to design
Learning spaces which do have the following;
Flexibility – supporting
• space re-allocation and re-configuration.
• physical, virtual and blended learning environments
Inclusivity – accommodating
• access and
participation for all
• local demographic
needs
• personalised
learning.
Collaboration – enabling
• cooperative
learning,
teamwork and
enterprise
• community,
professional
and expert
engagement
• local, national and global networks, partnerships and
learning communities.
Creativity – achieving
• engagement,
innovation and learning
• community and
environmental harmony
• growth of social
capital.
Efficiency– delivering
• faster, deeper learning
• sustainable,
cost-effective utilities and delivery
• effective management and administration.
However some questions still remain on my mind about the
concept of learning space or learning environment, and this mainly concerns
about the cost of designing a technology
rich learning space , mainly in countries where still internet and technology
tools are still very expensive.
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