| In
2005, Estrella Mountain explored more effective
approaches to the traditional classroom learning
environment and engaged in discussions that
resulted in the unique transformation of two
existing classrooms into prototype "Learning
Studios".
The
new “Learning Studios” provided faculty
and learners an opportunity to experiment
with radical flexibility in space, furnishings,
and technology.Throughout the project, the
college collected and assessed feedback
from faculty and learners. As a result,
the college opened a new classroom complex
that includes twenty two “Learning Studios”.
With
the opening of twenty two new “Learning
Studios”, faculty and learners have continued
to experiment, test and asses these spaces.
To date, the college has conducted several
assessments creating a culture of evidence
that documents the overall impact of learning
space design on student engagement.
Learning
Studio Downloads & Links
PAPERS:
Designing Learning Spaces that Promote Student
Success (56k
DOC )
EMCC Learning Studio Case Study
Herman Miller, Inc. (642k
PDF)
Good Design Transforms Teaching Spaces into
Learning Spaces (1.4mb
PDF)
Radical Flexibility and Student Success:
An Interview with Homero Lopez
by Diana G. Oblinger (online
article)
Rethinking the Classroom:
Spaces designed for active and engaged
learning and teaching (1.2mb
PDF)
PRESENTATIONS:
Educause 10/06 (7.3mb PPT)
ASSESSMENT:
Learning Studio Questionnaire (56k
DOC)
Student
Interviews (55k
DOC)
Student
Engagement (37k
DOC)
COLLEGE
CONTACTS:
Rich
Marmon
Director of Information Technology
Dr.
Roger Yohe
Facutly Director
Center for Teaching and Learning
Joyce
Jackson
Dean of Academic Affairs
College
Project Team (31k
PDF)
DISTRICT
AND NATIONAL LINKS:
Learning
Space Design - Educause Learning Initiative
(ELI)
Maricopa
Community College District Ocotillo Learning
Spaces Team
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