1. Collaborating to Create Collaborative Learning Environments
Kent E. Miller, Libraries
Thomas Roderick, Information Technologies
Susan M. Zvacek, Instructional Development and Support
University of Kansas

2. HVC2 at the University of Kansas
High Velocity Change, High Volume Collaboration
Program-Oriented Task Forces
Multiple Campus Agencies
Sought Achievable Solutions

3. Collaborative Learning Environments (CLE) Committee
Exploring a New Model
Beyond the Computer Commons and Group Study
Requiring Collaboration of Faculty, Librarians, and Technology Specialists

4. Players Collaborating
Library
Instructional Support
Students
“TLC” Staff
IT Staff
University Architects
Faculty

5. CLE Committee Recommendations
Develop a Plan for Introduction of CLEs in Libraries, Computer Labs, and Other Campus Spaces
Develop a Program to Introduce Collaborative Learning Strategies to Faculty

6. Library Services Foot traffic down, but Network traffic up
Ramifications for Service Models, Space Utilization, and Staff Allocation

7. Instructional Research & Theory
Collaboration Gains Ground
Workforce/Societal Demands for Teamwork, Communication Skills, and Problem Solving
Re-thinking Concepts of Teaching, Learning, Classroom, Assessment, etc.

8. Collaborative Learning Basic Tenets
Positive Interdependence
Mutual Goals, Mutual Rewards
Interdependent Roles
Structured Tasks
Individual Accountability
Slackers and Workhorses
Helping Others Learning

9. Collaborative Learning Basic Tenets (cont.)
Appropriate Grouping
Assigned, Heterogeneous Groups
4-5 per Team
Group Processing
Reflecting on Process and Outcomes
Building Team Skills
Feedback to Team and to Teacher

10. Information Technologies
Ubiquitous Computing
Anytime, Anywhere Connectivity
Hardware Upgrades – Multimedia Labs, Classrooms, etc.
Student Expectations

11. Things We Learned Combinations: Individual and Group Work Areas
Classroom, Informal Learning, Workstation Areas
Support Staff: Technology and Research Based

12. Things We Learned (cont.)
Technology
PC and Mac, Wireless Access, Multimedia Stations, Presentation Hardware (e.g., SMARTboard, Projectors, Dry Erase Boards)
Furniture
All Mobile: Chairs, Tables, Walls
Comfortable and Inviting

13. Things We Learned (cont.)
Centrally Located on Campus
Amenities
Coffee and Food Available Nearby
Parking Close by for Off-Campus Students
Long Hours of Operation

14. Budig Computer Lab – Before
Typical Computer Lab/Info Commons
75 PC’s in Long Rows
1 PC Classroom with 25 Stations
1 Mac Classroom with 15 Stations
2 Student Staff

15. Before…

16. Before …

17. Prototype Environment – After
Divided into Three Sections
Individual Workstations
Collaborative Learning Environment
Classrooms (PC and Mac)

18. Collaborative Learning Environment
Teaching Space – Laptops, White Boards, SMARTboard, Easy-to-Move Furniture
Group Work Area – Movable Tables and Chairs, White Boards, Desktop Computers, Wireless Access
Informal Study Area – Wireless Access, Comfortable Seating

19. After …

20. After …

21. Collaboration Continues…
Promotion of Space to Users
Faculty Development
Staffing Decisions
Thematic Learning Community Involvement
Architecture Student Involvement
More CLEs On the Way

22. For More Information: Kent Miller, kmiller@ku.edu
Thomas
Susan M. Zvacek,

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