Learning environments and teaching spaces

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VicTeach July Session - Learning Space Evolution at Victoria
Session Venue and Time: Friday 31st July, 2.00pm-3.30pm in AM101.

Questions for Discussion
You can provide responses via GoSoapBox before during and after the session: http://app.gosoapbox.com, event access code: 129-016-917


 * 1) What are the strengths of the current Victoria learning environments that support your discipline and/or model of learning and teaching?
 * 2) How could those strengths be sustained in a way that responds to the factors identified in the discussion paper? Are there additional pressures or factors that should also be responded to?
 * 3) How could the learning and teaching infrastructure at Victoria be changed to significantly improve the educational outcomes for students and staff?
 * 4) How could the University better support staff and students using the educational facilities?
 * 5) What types of learning spaces should the University be planning to provide in its redevelopment of the Kirk building complex?
 * 6) How can the University use new learning spaces to effectively support cross-disciplinary learning and teaching?
 * 7) In what ways would a large lecture theatre (approximately 500 seats) strengthen the University, providing options for a range of future activities, including those that enhance research as well as education? How would it complement other spaces and benefit from ongoing technological and pedagogical developments?
 * 8) What impact do you see arising from blended models of delivery at Victoria on your discipline and/or model of learning and teaching?

Documents

 * Learning Spaces Discussion Document
 * Questions for Reflection and Discussion
 * Kelburn Learning Spaces Map
 * Learning Spaces session slides
 * Jenny Bentley's presentation