Physical Learning Spaces

Classroom design has changed little in decades, other than aesthetic improvements such as colour, better lighting and furniture. Although modern classrooms are now equipped with computers, projectors, screens, sound equipment and possibly cameras, scanners and so forth, fundamentally the design has remained unchanged. Indeed, in many instances, classrooms have been adapted to accommodate technology in ways that make the technology problematic to use e.g. power or network points positioned poorly, inadequate wireless coverage, poor seating options or desk arrangements.

Many Australian schools have implemented what they term “flexible learning spaces” - rooms specifically designed to allow for easily adaptable classroom layouts and situations. This has enhanced the openness of the traditional classroom. Flexible classroom spaces are set up with multiple points of vision, with practical chairs and with light furniture that is easily rearranged. They are superbly kitted in terms of technology and particularly so that the technology is easy to use. Many too are able to be easily adapted to form part of a larger venue.This presentation will be an informal presentation of some of the space design and attitudes experienced in Australia and will be presented by Sally Bowes from Bishops .  

Concept Visualisation Using Mapping

Details to be announced soon.

Creating Short Videos

Windows Live Movie Maker is an easy to use video creating/editing software, which is included in the Microsoft Windows 7 Operating System. This workshop will cover the basics of creating your own video from start to finish using Windows Live Movie Maker. We will show you how to edit (cut or modify clips), insert transitions, create titles and add music or voice narration. We will also demonstrate how to save your movie in various file formats, allowing you to share them in different learning and teaching spaces, such as the web or as part of your lecture presentation. This workshop will be led by Rulisha Chetty from the Centre for Educational Technology.

Digital Story Telling

At universities around the world, digital storytelling is being used as a tool for teaching; developing simple multimedia resources; student learning, reflection and assessment; and for qualitative research. This lunch time seminar will inspire interest in the multiple uses of Digital Storytelling within a university context, and share some useful resources and tips. Attendance of the lunch time seminar is a requirement for participating in the workshop during July. This workshop will be presented by Sarah Crawford-Browne from the faculty of Health Sciences.