Warwick event

The focus of this event is on designing spaces for inquiry-based group learning. The programme includes tours of The Learning Grid at the University of Warwick

Date: 17 July 2006
Location: Scarman House, University of Warwick

Programme

9.45 -10.30 Registration and coffee
10.30 Introduction: Sarah Knight, JISC, and Liz Pearce, Higher Education Academy
10.40 Designing Spaces for Effective Learning - A guide to 21st century learning: Ros Smith, Consultant, JISC
10:50 Keynote: Setting the vision for 21st century learning:
Anne Bell, University Librarian, and Rachel Edwards, Manager of The Learning Grid
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. Creating technology-rich learning spaces for inquiry-based learning: Dr Philippa Levy, Academic Director, and Nicola Reilly, Programme Manager, Centre for Inquiry-based Learning in the Arts & Social Sciences, University of Sheffield
  3. Tour of The Learning Grid led by Rachel Edwards, Manager of The Learning Grid. A case study is available describing this facility.
1.10 Lunch
1.50 Impact on Space of Future Changes in Higher Education - UK Higher Education Space Management Project Report: 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 and optional tour of The Learning Grid

A summary of recent learning spaces reports.

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