Glasgow caledonian event

The focus of this event is on designing spaces for social and collaborative learning. The programme includes tours of the Saltire Centre opened in January 2006.

Date: 25 July 2006
Location: The Saltire Centre, Glasgow Caledonian University  

Programme

9.45 -10.15 Optional tour of the Saltire Centre
9.45 -10.30 Registration and coffee
10.30 Introduction: Sarah Knight, JISC, and Eddie Gulc, Higher Education Academy
10.40 Designing Spaces for Effective Learning: A guide to 21st century learning:
Ros Smith, Consultant, JISC
10:50 Keynote: Les Watson, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Glasgow Caledonian University
11.20 Coffee
11.35 Electives: 2 out of 3 options (45 min per option)
  1. University estates planning - taking the strategic view:
    Professor Roy Newton, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Planning and Resources), University of Wolverhampton
  2. Designing learning spaces for group working: Dr Liz Burd, Director, CETL in Computer Science, University of Durham. Activity.
  3. Tour of the Saltire Centre led by Tom Finnigan, Director of Learner Support, Learning Services, Glasgow Caledonian University. A case study is available describing the Saltire Centre.
1.10 Lunch
1.50 UK Higher Education Space Management Project Report - Impact on Space of Future Changes in Higher Education: Bernard Dromgoole, HEFCE
2.15 Group activity: Learning space design - Identifying the issues from the stakeholders’ perspective led by JISC infoNet
3.10 Panel discussion
3:30 Close

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