University of Gloucestershire Centre for Active Learning The Centre for Active Learning at the University of Gloucestershire Jo Lonsdale and Sue Swansborough 26 th June 2006

University of Gloucestershire Centre for Active Learning

University of Gloucestershire Centre for Active Learning The Building Designed to specifically support active learning  Collaborative and innovative  Relaxed learning café atmosphere  Wireless enabled  Flexible environment  Supporting diversity of learning styles and student groups

University of Gloucestershire Centre for Active Learning

University of Gloucestershire Centre for Active Learning Ground floor Resources zone and display area  Student-owned space  Informal atmosphere –Learning café style  Comfortable furniture  Mobile phone tolerant

University of Gloucestershire Centre for Active Learning

University of Gloucestershire Centre for Active Learning First Floor Project zone  Flexible learning spaces –Promoting collaboration  Hi-spec IT –Supporting innovation and active learning

University of Gloucestershire Centre for Active Learning

University of Gloucestershire Centre for Active Learning Second Floor Student conference zone  Flexible conference layout  Professional environment –authentic experience  Video-conferencing  Professional and community interface

University of Gloucestershire Centre for Active Learning

University of Gloucestershire Centre for Active Learning Research of the building as a learning space Analysis of staff and student use  How?  Why?  Who?  How many?  How successful?  What are they doing?  What are they using?

University of Gloucestershire Centre for Active Learning CeAL Research Projects Induction The building Investigating learning technologies Professional Development Group projects  Sustainable urban drainage  Development of critical thinking through research University-wide projects  Faculty champions

University of Gloucestershire Centre for Active Learning Postgraduate research degrees Uncertainty and complexity in science education The learning experiences of landscape students in the studio Incorporating ecological citizenship into the curriculum Student and staff experience of module development in the first year of higher education