1. If we build it… Creating and using a flexible teaching and learning space Jennifer Thiessen & Carol Wu Brock University Ontario Library Association Super Conference February 5, 2005

2. Pre-2003

3. Background Proposed by: –Library –Centre for Teaching, Learning and Educational Technologies (CTLET) Need: –Shared electronic instructional space Reviewed electronic classrooms at other institutions

4. Background… cont. Acquired new space and relocated technical services staff Renovate space to create a state-of-the- art electronic classroom

5. Background… cont. Initial planning and design team –Library –CTLET –University architect –University Information Technology Services

6. Equipment & Furnishing Needs Sought input from librarians and consultants… –Networking –Instructor/Student equipment –Lectern –Sound –Projection –Lighting –Audio-visual control unit –Tables & chairs

7. Planning Challenges Wireless vs. hard wires –Raised or no raised floor – cost –Bandwidth Movable furniture vs. fixed furniture Aesthetics –Color scheme –Wood staining

8. Process Budget –University vs. Library funding –Donations Team expansion –External architect –Construction company Organize and oversee construction progress –Additional contractors

9. June 2003 The fun began…

10. Suit up!

11. Construction

12. Challenge – Supervision Multiple contractors –Demolition –Electrical –Mechanical –Lighting –Audio-Visual –And more…

13. Challenge – Equipment Tablet PCs vs. laptops –Flexibility –Stimulate teaching/learning strategies –Security Placement and design of lectern –Height –# of equipment to accommodate

14. January 2004 Grand opening…

15. Policy of Use Ad hoc committee –Reconfirmed library & CTLET partnership –Types of activities Library seminars and workshops Faculty courses Meetings Special events Study hours –Set up & support issues

17. One person’s experience… Intensive English Language Program

20. Teaching and Learning Why/how e-classroom facilitates effective teaching and learning Features of the room Learning styles –Visual –Auditory –Kinesthetic/Psychomotor; active learning Teaching styles

21. Teaching and Learning… cont’d Visual/Auditory –Audio/visual: DVD, VHS –Dual projectors/screens –Document camera Kinesthetic –Flexible furniture –Wireless tablets –Room layout

23. Teaching and Learning… cont’d Teaching styles –Collaborative –Active

24. Some examples Drama –Prof. Marlene Moser –Audience-Stage Relationships Business –Prof. Brian Metcalfe

28. Learning From Each Other Debriefing sessions –Faculty –Library staff –Facilitators (CTLET) Evolution of policies

29. Challenges Faculty vs. librarians Increasing comfort level Appropriate use of technology

30. Future Considerations Evaluation –Instruction Level of hands-on instruction Group vs. individual learning –Space –Policy –Technology –Support – more students? –And more…

31. Questions? Jennifer Thiessen jthiesse@brocku.ca & Carol Wu cwu@brocku.ca