August 2013 newsletter update:
August 2013 newsletter for the Learning Spaces/Learning Styles network.
You have received this newsletter as you are either part of the Action Research Inquiry Project or have subscribed to the website or have expressed an interest :-). Previous newsletters can be found on the website http://www.learningspacesandlearningstyles.com/
The opinions offered are of the author. She can be contacted at moore.mary.mk@edumail.vic.gov.au
· Welcome to all new subscribers to the website: http://www.learningspacesandlearningstyles.com/
· References I have found inspiring over the past months:
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/8-tips-redesign-your-classroom-david-bill?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=blog-remaketip-reclaimfurniture – a really valuable article about transforming a cramped learning space into a learning space that is more focussed on student learning. Three short videos and reference links to other valuable sites.
http://learningspacetoolkit.org/ - suggestions for making your learning spaces technologically relevant.
http://archnet.org/gws/IJAR/11101/files_10721/7.2.21-e%20umran%20topcu-caumme-pp%20311-317.pdf – an academic article focussing on learning and environmental design. This article makes some really worthwhile points.
http://www.icicte.org/Proceedings2013/Papers%202013/01-3-Zygouris.pdf a look at 21st century learning and different methods of delivery. I was interested in this as I have just been a tutor for an online training program in education and also a participant in my first MOOC. “Technology is creating new spaces that are disrupting how, where and when learning will take place. This disruption needs to become a reality in teacher preparation programs.”
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/how-will-schools-look-in-10-years-time/story-fngqim8m-1226570063587 - whilst some of the ideas seem really ‘out there’, what is possible for classrooms and learning to look like in 10 years?
· Facebook: learning spaces and learning styles
· LinkedIn: Group- Learning Spaces and 21st century learning styles
· Palnet: Webinars have been great, including Learning Spaces & Pedagogy, Chicken & Eggs: http://www.palnet.edu.au/artefact/event/viewevent.php?id=46055, chaired by Mark Sparvell.
· Master in School Leadership Action Research Inquiry Project:
Using the 4Ps-
Purpose, Pedagogy, Personalised Learning and Protocols –
when planning with flexible learning spaces.
MARY K. MOORE
Abstract:
Many schools across Australia have been funded with new buildings constructed with learning spaces designed for 21st Century learning – modern, spacious, with breakout areas. This article follows the journey of two schools moving into new flexible learning spaces. The potential for this action research project was for school teams to explore ways for planning in teams to improve student engagement and connectedness by better understanding students’ learning styles and applying that knowledge to the use of flexible learning spaces. This article aims to make connections between learning spaces and learning styles to support teacher planning with a focus on the 4Ps: Purpose, Pedagogy, Personalised learning, and Protocols; within a 21st century learning and teaching context.
KEYWORDS: learning spaces, learning styles, 21st century learning, personalised learning, pedagogy, protocols.
Extract /uploads/8/3/6/0/8360790/august_2013_update.pdf from the full article within this newsletter [which can be obtained from the author by request]. The methodology provides the context, whilst the results, discussion and conclusion are included to show how the inquiry progressed. The introduction, literature review and references complete the article, however are not included here. Please do not copy any parts of this inquiry without the author’s permission.
You have received this newsletter as you are either part of the Action Research Inquiry Project or have subscribed to the website or have expressed an interest :-). Previous newsletters can be found on the website http://www.learningspacesandlearningstyles.com/
The opinions offered are of the author. She can be contacted at moore.mary.mk@edumail.vic.gov.au
· Welcome to all new subscribers to the website: http://www.learningspacesandlearningstyles.com/
· References I have found inspiring over the past months:
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/8-tips-redesign-your-classroom-david-bill?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=blog-remaketip-reclaimfurniture – a really valuable article about transforming a cramped learning space into a learning space that is more focussed on student learning. Three short videos and reference links to other valuable sites.
http://learningspacetoolkit.org/ - suggestions for making your learning spaces technologically relevant.
http://archnet.org/gws/IJAR/11101/files_10721/7.2.21-e%20umran%20topcu-caumme-pp%20311-317.pdf – an academic article focussing on learning and environmental design. This article makes some really worthwhile points.
http://www.icicte.org/Proceedings2013/Papers%202013/01-3-Zygouris.pdf a look at 21st century learning and different methods of delivery. I was interested in this as I have just been a tutor for an online training program in education and also a participant in my first MOOC. “Technology is creating new spaces that are disrupting how, where and when learning will take place. This disruption needs to become a reality in teacher preparation programs.”
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/how-will-schools-look-in-10-years-time/story-fngqim8m-1226570063587 - whilst some of the ideas seem really ‘out there’, what is possible for classrooms and learning to look like in 10 years?
· Facebook: learning spaces and learning styles
· LinkedIn: Group- Learning Spaces and 21st century learning styles
· Palnet: Webinars have been great, including Learning Spaces & Pedagogy, Chicken & Eggs: http://www.palnet.edu.au/artefact/event/viewevent.php?id=46055, chaired by Mark Sparvell.
· Master in School Leadership Action Research Inquiry Project:
Using the 4Ps-
Purpose, Pedagogy, Personalised Learning and Protocols –
when planning with flexible learning spaces.
MARY K. MOORE
Abstract:
Many schools across Australia have been funded with new buildings constructed with learning spaces designed for 21st Century learning – modern, spacious, with breakout areas. This article follows the journey of two schools moving into new flexible learning spaces. The potential for this action research project was for school teams to explore ways for planning in teams to improve student engagement and connectedness by better understanding students’ learning styles and applying that knowledge to the use of flexible learning spaces. This article aims to make connections between learning spaces and learning styles to support teacher planning with a focus on the 4Ps: Purpose, Pedagogy, Personalised learning, and Protocols; within a 21st century learning and teaching context.
KEYWORDS: learning spaces, learning styles, 21st century learning, personalised learning, pedagogy, protocols.
Extract /uploads/8/3/6/0/8360790/august_2013_update.pdf from the full article within this newsletter [which can be obtained from the author by request]. The methodology provides the context, whilst the results, discussion and conclusion are included to show how the inquiry progressed. The introduction, literature review and references complete the article, however are not included here. Please do not copy any parts of this inquiry without the author’s permission.