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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
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Exploring the Impact of a Flexible, Technology-Enhanced Teaching Space on Pedagogy
King, Emma; Joy, Mike; Foss, Jonathan; Sinclair, Jane; Sitthiworachart, Jirarat
Innovations in Education and Teaching International, v52 n5 p522-535 2015
Approaches to teaching and learning are increasingly influenced by the introduction of new technologies and innovative use of space. Recognising the need to keep up to date many institutions has created technology-rich, flexible spaces. Studies so far have concentrated on how students use such facilities; however, their availability also strongly impacts on teaching staff, presenting new possibilities and challenges. To encourage the development of activities that make the most of these resources, the University of Warwick launched the Teaching Grid (2008), a flexible space with state-of-the-art technology. Advisers support colleagues in developing and delivering novel, experimental teaching sessions. This paper reports on use of the facility during its first three years, considering the effects on pedagogy of experimental use of space and technology; this is correlated to an increase in number and variety of teaching and learning activities which, it is suggested, enhances the student experience.
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Technology, Innovation, Educational Facilities, Universities, Learning Activities, Educational Experience, Foreign Countries, Cognitive Style, Case Studies, Grounded Theory, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Creativity, Criticism, Role Playing, Team Teaching, Workshops, Audio Equipment, Web 2.0 Technologies, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Feedback (Response)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)
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