University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Collaborative Learning Spaces Project Leads: Bill Carswell,Kent Miller Members: Dan Bernstein, Susan Craig, Lea Currie, Linda Dixon, Reva Friedman-Nimz, Sarah Kanning, Chris Martin, Jim Neeley, Tom Roderick, Rachel Rumple-Comerford,Tom Waechter, Susan Zvacek Facilitators: Carmen Orth-Alfie,Terry Proctor Consultants: Joan Lippincott, Karen Williams Sponsor: Stella Bentley

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 The Charge Evaluate the needs of faculty and students for learning spaces that bring together print/electronic resources with learning tools that assist in collaborative learning.

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 The Nature of Collaborative Learning... collaborative learning fosters the development of critical thinking through discussion, clarification of ideas, and evaluation of others' ideas collaborative learning fosters the development of critical thinking through discussion, clarification of ideas, and evaluation of others' ideas.... Gokhale (1996)

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Collaborative Learning Activity Types  Collaborative concept-learning tasks  Collaborative problem-solving tasks  Collaborative designing tasks (Kumar,1996) Tasks that are implementable within a collaborative learning environment

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Pilot Project Proposal Collaborative InitiativeCollaborative Initiative –CTE, Library, IDS, ACS –Encourage, Support, and Promote Collaborative Instructional Models Experimental small spacesExperimental small spaces –Watson Library –Anschutz Library

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Why the Library? Historical role of library as resource centerHistorical role of library as resource center Existing space and sponsorshipExisting space and sponsorship Centrally located, increased trafficCentrally located, increased traffic Academic focus of activitiesAcademic focus of activities Reservable, not “schedulable”Reservable, not “schedulable”

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Learning Spaces Amenities High Tech NeedsHigh Tech Needs Low Tech NeedsLow Tech Needs Physical EnvironmentPhysical Environment Support StaffSupport Staff

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Who Will Use It and How? Student Groups -- Formal (Thematic Learning Communities or Classes) and InformalStudent Groups -- Formal (Thematic Learning Communities or Classes) and Informal –Cooperating on assignments and projects –Studying in groups of 2-6 persons Faculty and Graduate Teaching AssistantsFaculty and Graduate Teaching Assistants –Teaching collaborative work skills (in class or out) –Leading groups focused on “researchable” issues or project-based learning –Engaging students in collaborative projects

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 User Activities Collective student work and information exchangeCollective student work and information exchange Seminar style research and reportingSeminar style research and reporting Resource discovery and data miningResource discovery and data mining Multimedia reporting, idea organizing, and presentation constructionMultimedia reporting, idea organizing, and presentation construction Local and remote collaborative exchangeLocal and remote collaborative exchange Collaboration activitiesCollaboration activities

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Proto-Collaborative Learning Environments at KU: Thematic Learning Communities (TLCs) 20 students, who Take two core courses and a seminar with a given theme together Participate in study groups, discussions, and other related out-of-class activities together Participate in out-of-class activities and study groups organized by a Peer Educator Live on a specific floor of a residence hall, OR Have undesignated housing and can live on or off-campus

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Proto-Collaborative Learning Environments at KU: Thematic Learning Communities (TLCs) Residential TLCs work together on the floor lobbies – –convenient but distracting Need a central location for collaborative work, for – –Non-residential TLCs – –When the program expands beyond the freshman year – –Growth of the program; goal is 2000 participants by 2008

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Proto-Collaborative Learning Environments at KU KU Blackboard Usage Feedback Spring 2003 Survey : Of the faculty using Blackboard, 21% reported using Small Group Communication Tools and 23% reported using the Discussion Board. When asked what activities they'd like to incorporate into their Blackboard usage, but haven't yet, 33% selected Discussion Board and 25% chose Group Projects

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Proto-Collaborative Learning Environments at KU KU Blackboard Usage Feedback Received many comments regarding the ease with which Blackboard facilitated student-to-student. Example: "The Discussion Board is helpful for students to learn from one another. The problem is that it is not real time…." Could indicate that although we provide asynchronous collaboration for students, we're lacking in real-time collaborative facilities/opportunities

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Proto-Collaborative Learning Environments at KU Team Learning: Dan Spencer, Business SUCCESSFUL TEAM LEARNING REQUIRES: Careful composition of teamsCareful composition of teams Use of meaningful, reciprocally interdependent tasksUse of meaningful, reciprocally interdependent tasks Delegate authority to teams to govern themselvesDelegate authority to teams to govern themselves Create a supportive physical environmentCreate a supportive physical environment Establishing mechanisms to drive continuous learningEstablishing mechanisms to drive continuous learning (more…)

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Proto-Collaborative Learning Environments at KU Team Learning: Dan Spencer, Business SUCCESSFUL TEAM LEARNING REQUIRES: Establishing classroom interactions that support individual and team learningEstablishing classroom interactions that support individual and team learning Evaluating behaviors pertinent to team successEvaluating behaviors pertinent to team success Educating students about the pedagogical approachEducating students about the pedagogical approach Providing educational material (readings, videos) about teamsProviding educational material (readings, videos) about teams Team building prior to assignment of complex projectsTeam building prior to assignment of complex projects

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Exploring Examples of Collaborative Learning Spaces What can we learn from the successes and setbacks of other institutions? –University of Georgia –Emory University –University of Oregon –University of Arizona

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 University of Georgia Student Learning Center

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 University of Georgia Student Learning Center New building: 200,000 square feet.New building: 200,000 square feet.

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 University of Georgia Student Learning Center Library / Computer Center / Teaching Center.Library / Computer Center / Teaching Center.

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 University of Georgia Student Learning Center Open Spaces, Windows, No Books.

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 University of Georgia Student Learning Center Network Access – Wirelessand Data Ports

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 University of Georgia Student Learning Center 1 2 CollaborationCollaboration –96 Group Study Rooms –1- and 2-person Carrels

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 University of Georgia Student Learning Center Conveniences Nearby ParkingNearby Parking 24 hour Access24 hour Access Coffee Shop/CaféCoffee Shop/Café

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 University of Georgia Student Learning Center It’s popular and they plan to build another one!

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Emory University Cox Hall Computer Lab Basics: Small Lab (80 computers), Centrally located on campus.Basics: Small Lab (80 computers), Centrally located on campus. Variety of spaces: Classrooms, workstations, meeting rooms, collaborative spaces.Variety of spaces: Classrooms, workstations, meeting rooms, collaborative spaces. Technology: Mac/PC, Wireless, Dual Monitor, Multimedia Workstations (Video/DVD), Plasma Smart Boards.Technology: Mac/PC, Wireless, Dual Monitor, Multimedia Workstations (Video/DVD), Plasma Smart Boards. Aesthetics: Lighting, Carpet/Wall color palate, Art.Aesthetics: Lighting, Carpet/Wall color palate, Art. Furniture: Soft seating, low seating, movable tables, desks & partitions.Furniture: Soft seating, low seating, movable tables, desks & partitions.

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 University of Oregon Proctor Classrooms, Knight Library Large Public Institution, comparable to KULarge Public Institution, comparable to KU Collaborative Teaching Space in Main LibraryCollaborative Teaching Space in Main Library

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 U of Oregon: Facilities Large room ~ 60 seatsLarge room ~ 60 seats Small room ~ 25 seatsSmall room ~ 25 seats Can combine the roomsCan combine the rooms

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 U of Oregon: Technology Tools availableTools available –Wireless laptops –Projectors –Video –Document cameras Technologies as learning tools not just teaching toolsTechnologies as learning tools not just teaching tools Hardware/Software should allow sharing/comparing of individual work.Hardware/Software should allow sharing/comparing of individual work.

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 U of Oregon: Technology Negatives: Large Fixed PodiumLarge Fixed Podium No remotesNo remotes Hard to re-arrange (heavy tables, crowded space)Hard to re-arrange (heavy tables, crowded space) Need to recharge laptop batteries = downtime.Need to recharge laptop batteries = downtime. Instructors don’t fully use available technologyInstructors don’t fully use available technology

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 University of Arizona Integrated Learning Center (ILC) Large public school, 34,000 studentsLarge public school, 34,000 students Location: Central campus, lower level of LibraryLocation: Central campus, lower level of Library Integrated with other (non-library) unitsIntegrated with other (non-library) units Multi-Purpose: Freshman Orientation at ILC, students identify it as "place to go" for group work, tech assistance, study, etc.Multi-Purpose: Freshman Orientation at ILC, students identify it as "place to go" for group work, tech assistance, study, etc. Layout: Different spaces connected by ramp, Group study roomsLayout: Different spaces connected by ramp, Group study rooms Technology: 250 computers, Wireless, 8 A/V Production SuitesTechnology: 250 computers, Wireless, 8 A/V Production Suites Support: Research/Tech Assistance, Open & staffed 24 hoursSupport: Research/Tech Assistance, Open & staffed 24 hours

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Summing It Up … Ideal spaces support collaborative learning and support teaching people how to do collaborative learning Presentation, date

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Flexible Physical Arrangements Seating :Seating : –Lightweight stackable chairs on casters –Comfortable sitting chairs on casters University of Kansas

Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Flexible Physical Arrangements Work surfaces :Work surfaces : –Easily movable tables on lockable casters –Reconfigurable size and shape

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Flexible Physical Arrangements Walls:Walls: –Allow for combinations of space for breakouts –Simultaneous use for teaching and commons –Includes writable, tackable, magnetic wall surfaces

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Flexible Supporting Technologies Computing and NetworkingComputing and Networking –Wireless access and laptops for checkout –Lab instruction software such as SynchronEyes –Distributed power and network connections (wall/floor) Equipment is unobtrusive, ubiquitousEquipment is unobtrusive, ubiquitous –Remote controls; no fixed podium –Projector and interactive whiteboard in each subspace

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Informal Atmosphere Anti-lecture hall, with no fixed focal pointAnti-lecture hall, with no fixed focal point Non-institutional layout and furnishingsNon-institutional layout and furnishings Shapes of spaces and subspaces are round/square, not rectangularShapes of spaces and subspaces are round/square, not rectangular Spacious areas for groupsSpacious areas for groups Comfortable, inviting, variable, appealingComfortable, inviting, variable, appealing

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Support and Consultation Concierge ModelConcierge Model –Tech Support –Research Consultation –Instructional Support –Student Services

University of Kansas Collaborative Spaces – 6/2/2004 Implementation Identify SpacesIdentify Spaces Specify Program NeedsSpecify Program Needs Establish the Project BudgetEstablish the Project Budget Identify Sources of MoneyIdentify Sources of Money Design!Design!

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