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Stephen Otikori posted an update in the group
7.4 Construction group 9 years, 8 months agoWhereas construction of suitable classroom space provides for benefits such as flexibility and collaboration, it may also have few challenges.
-There will a problem of adoption and interfearing with specific models and the problem of change fatigue.
-Intermittent connections through institutional learning systems and
maintaining may be an…[Read more]-
Well Stephen…….. Do you find any advantages in creating a learning space that is flexible and at the same time allows flexibility? Leave for the anticipated challenges……
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Meant space enough to accommodate multiple activities.
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Yes Mr. Otikori, given adequate commitment to integrating ICT, dont you think that forexample audio chats arouse interest in learning, and build up cognitive skills, emotionally goodlearners?
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Right,
My stand point here is the aspect of attitudinal change in our traditional teachers being a challenge.
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Well, such anticipated challenges should fiercely be remedified to open acess to new ways of getting things done in the class room, the modern way.
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Akiiki Emmanuel Ahumuza posted an update in the group
7.4 Construction group 9 years, 8 months agoConstruction is still largely dictated by “teacher in classroom” scenario. With devices like tablets, all that may be necessary is a rooftop to guard against rain!
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Emma,
This ok with me as well. Yes teacher based on whatever approaches teacher intended. My feel is that we insist on a kind architecture that will prevent not only the rain but dust, wind noise etc.-
I would consider that for the existing hardware but would advocate for virtue learning spaces the way to go. more so this wiuld involve parents more in learning. Simply because some parents dont want their childrento access Internetbecause of fear to adopt bad cultures. But if Principal informs all parents about the Virtual school learning…[Read more]
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Yes! what ever happens inside there, an environment that is free from noise, wind, rain is highly recommended.
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Akiiki Emmanuel Ahumuza posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 8 months agoThe contradiction of learners engaging and learning with technology away from school, only to be told to put away their technologies at school in order to “learn” should be seriously addressed and resolved.
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That comes with a lot of sensitization and it begins with us the converted.
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Sure Emma, but it may not come easily just like Patrick notes, a lot of sensitization to many stakeholders.
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Sure Emma, but it may not come easily just like Patrick notes, a lot of sensitization to many stakeholders.
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Whether sooner or later, the issue must be addressed.
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Esther Aryemo posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 8 months agohttp://tools.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/downloads/lsd/learning-spaces-printable.pdf
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Esther Aryemo posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 8 months agoHere is yet another video
https://learntech.gmu.edu/instructional-design-technology/-
Great information, thanks Esther.
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Ok please
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Esther Aryemo posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 8 months agoWatch this exciting video
http://www.sandiego.edu/soles/institute-for-entrepreneurship-in-education/learning-space-design-project/ -
Esther Aryemo posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 8 months agohttp://www.southstaffs.ac.uk/innovative-technology-rich-learning-spaces-engage-students/
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Stephen Otikori posted an update in the group
7.4 Construction group 9 years, 8 months agoTeaching spaces in the last centuries have been dominated by one type of design:tutor focused,one-way facing and presentation with seating arranged in either a u shape or in straight rows. Since th addition of technologies-interactive or conventional white boards mounted on the the wall behind the speaker,ceiling mounted projectors with cabling to…[Read more]
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I agree with you Stephen. With the emergence of technology in teaching/learning, the learning spaces have to be constructed in such a way to take care of the technology. The use of technology requires collaboration, active engagement with the technology, movement with the classroom space, etc, all of which will require a carefully constructed…[Read more]
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Yes, sure in addition to the research programmatic requirements of the space, such as:
Group work or individual study?
Noisy or quiet?
Can the space be reserved?
Will staff require frequent access and/or views into the space?
Is the technology fixed or mobile?
How long will the average user be in the space?
Room size and shape.
Desirability of…[Read more]
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Stephen Otikori posted an update in the group
7.4 Construction group 9 years, 8 months agoNew standards for study culture are creating opportunity for relationships to develop and collaboration to occur with increased technology. This is integral than ever to institutional success .As the needs and expectations continue to evolve schools ought to build and protect spaces virtually and in classrooms to help colleagues connect, offer…[Read more]
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I agree with you Stephen about the the need to actually set standards within institutions. It implies there is a plan to fit future expectations within certain bounds and interests of both the teachers and students.
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Nice to hear joan.
Thanks
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Jacqueline Nshemereirwe posted an update in the group
7.4 Construction group 9 years, 8 months agoPhysical space must be changed because schools are still very much constrained by some of the following issues:
1. Working conditions: such as optimal lighting or ergonomics for sitting, writing, reading or listening, are not sufficiently addressed;
2. Purchasing decisions and location of new technologies: often constrained by district…[Read more]-
From the link given i have actually learnt that space designed to allow for several activities is reason to give learners chance to carry out more projects compared to the traditional set-up.
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Yes, there is a lot of collaboration when learning using technology. The sitting arrangement in the classroom needs to be constructed to support the collaboration which is a key characteristic of learning using technology. There is also need to structure the classrooms with power sources that will supply the technology during use.
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From the shared link, I get points that emphasize factors that limit the adjustment and redesigning of learning spaces. True and they are common to many of our school situations.
However we need to share information on what basis or factors do justify the need for the learning spaces to be redesigned at certain points Jackie. What is your take? -
Thanks for the observation! There is need to improve on those areas highlighted which all encompass physical environment if we are make headway in technology integration.
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Jacqueline Nshemereirwe posted an update in the group
7.4 Construction group 9 years, 8 months agoPhysical spaces need to be constructed for effective technology integration. Students need adequate space if we are to guide them on task and also when sharing with others. Collaboration is not only online but also physical and socially
Visit this site for more reasons: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/the-physical-environment-of-classrooms-mark-phillips-
Thank you Jackie,
I come in to say that actually human dynamics are key to work space design. -
I do agree with you Jackie with this. In reality allowing room for both online and physically interactions by any kind of design is itself flexibility. We have to think through plans and settings that allow more of these adjustments gradually.
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For one device in the classroom the best way is to use a projector, that is if there is one. If none then grouping learners can be handy.