Hertfordshire event

The focus of this event is on designing spaces for blended learning and teaching. The programme includes tours of the Blended Learning Unit at College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire.

Date: 21 July 2006
Location: College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire

Programme

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: Eeva Leinonen, Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Hertfordshire and Prof. Peter Bullen, Director, Blended Learning Unit, University of Hertfordshire
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 spaces for creative problem-solving: Garrick Jones, Fellow of the Institute of Social Psychology, LSE and Harriett Harris, Design Heroine Architects. A case study is available describing the Robinson Rooms at the LSE.
  3. Tour of the Blended Learning Unit led by Jon Alltree, Deputy Director, Blended Learning Unit. A case study is available describing this facility.
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
3.10 Panel discussion
3:30 Close and optional tour of the Blended Learning Unit

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