1. Co-Designing a Collaborative Learning Space
Hank Delcore, Ph.D.
Department of Anthropology
California State University, Fresno
Co-Designing a Collaborative Learning Space

2. Charrette
Charrette: A period of intense design activity, usually marked by collaboration among stakeholders.

3. Guidelines
Goal: Work together to design a classroom learning space that supports student collaboration.

4. Guidelines Parameters: Consider: Include a legend
You define the space size (40’ x 60’ is a good start)
Suited to your campus profile
Realistic (could be built, within reason)
Consider:
Furnishings
Support for mobile technology (BYOE)
Include a legend

5. The Tools Easel pad Blocks (3-D objects) Post-its (tech outfitting)
Markers (labels)

6. Examples

7. Examples

8. Examples

9. Debriefing
Common themes
Who should be present?

10. Some General Advice
Multiple electronic displays including flat screens, projectors and group monitors.
Generous provision of writing surfaces including white boards, magnetic areas and pinboards.
Lightweight furniture that is easily moved into different combinations.
Wireless connectivity including high speed broadband.
Speaker systems and video capability.
Smart lighting, heating and air-con to provide comfort.
From:
Kelly Walsh, The College of Westchester

11. Henry D. Delcore (Hank) hdelcore@csufresno.edu
Thank You
Henry D. Delcore (Hank)
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