TILE Learning Spaces at the University of Iowa Coalition for Networked Information April 5, 2011 TILE Learning Spaces at the University of Iowa

Key Elements of TILE Classrooms Spaces Pedagogy

Spaces Goals Team friendly No visual interference Ability to share work between groups and tables Balanced group spacing Close enough to collaborate Far enough apart to work independently

Spaces No “front” of the room Round tables Projection system 9 students, 3 groups of 3 1 laptop per group of three students 1 wall-mounted display for each table Projection system Whiteboards Instructor’s station

81-Seat Classroom

81-Seat Classroom

27-Seat Classroom

Pedagogy Move from a “sage on the stage” to a “guide by the side” model Peer-to-peer learning Self-discovery Creating knowledge, not just receiving Exploration and problem-solving Shared with others

TILE Faculty Institutes Three-day workshops Agenda Engaged learning concepts and outcomes Examples of engaged learning activities Preparing activities for workshop participants’ courses Sharing activities Workshop lessons learned and next steps  Used to build a community

Prototype TILE classroom Space identified in Main Library Repurpose underutilized mobile classroom Goal: Available for classes Fall 2010

Summer 2009 - Construction Recently renovated room, but still… Construction challenges Technology needs to be pervasive but unobtrusive “Fades into the background“

Summer 2009 - Construction

Summer 2009 - Construction

Summer 2009 - TILE Institute I Workshop as kickoff to year-long project 3-day workshop Led by Dr. Robert J. Beicher, NC State Workshop taught in the TILE classroom Applying active learning principles to teach active learning pedagogy concepts Institute cohort as campus advocacy

Summer 2009 - TILE Institute I

Summer 2009 - TILE Institute I

Beyond STEM disciplines World Languages and Literature Fine and performing arts Music, Art & Art History Humanities and social sciences Inter-relationship with digital humanities

Takeaways Built on the work of other institutions Esp. Minnesota, MIT, NC State Distinguishing characteristics Institutional support at all levels from early on Focus on pedagogy Technology only to support active learning pedagogy Adoption beyond STEM disciplines