Hi Hope,
I’ve got a space similar though smaller to the one you described at Swarthmore. Inspired by Mary Beth Helderle at Hamilton College we’ve done a few time lapse videos in the Language Center to observe use of the space. The goal was to create a flexible technology classroom/learning space where faculty and students could move furniture around and where the computers could get out of the way of non-technical activities. We’re very happy with the result.
http://lmc.swarthmore.edu <http://lmc.swarthmore.edu/> you’ll find pictures, the time-lapse video and more information under the Language Center and Facilities links.
- mike
> On Jan 25, 2017, at 1:04 PM, Fitzgerald, Hope (hf6v) <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Hello all!
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> I’m so thankful for the recent thread re: pictures of great learning spaces. Thank you, Andrew Ross, for starting the thread! I’m working on a new language learning space at the University of Virginia (The Language Commons), and am hoping to benefit from your collective wisdom.
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> Do you have any observations re: space usage patterns in the common spaces of your centers? What are some of the most prevalent (or surprising?) uses you’re observing? Independent study? Group projects? Events? How about monitors for screen-sharing—are students making good use of those? Are there any usage needs you’re wishing you’d planned for?
> A bit about our project; The Language Commons is planned to include three spaces:
> *an open-concept learning space, with various types of flexible seating, a projector & screen, a few PC and Mac stations for student/faculty projects, movable whiteboards, sound system, and a supply of chairs for larger events (event capacity around 75 people)
> * a smaller (15-20 person) Group Workspace that includes two work tables with monitors for screen sharing, additional flexible seating, and wall-mounted glassboards.
> * a separate language lab facility (24 stations, already open and running well)
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> I’m new to my position, and much of the design for our learning spaces is already in place. That said, we have some flexibility, and I want to gather as much information as I can to make this a wonderful space for collaboration and communication as possible.
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> Any notes would be appreciated! Thank you,
>
> Hope Fitzgerald
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>
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> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 10:16 AM
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> Subject: Re: Pictures of your amazing language resource center spaces
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> Andrew,
> That picture shows 1 of the 5 modules in the room. In addition, there is a central podium, from which the instructor can send an image (from computer, DVD drive, doc camera) to either of the two monitors at the station, or the instructor can release both monitors, in which case students can project from their laptop or mobile device. Structure of the room emphasizes each of the five groups (of up to 5).
> HTH,
> Mark
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> On Jan 24, 2017, at 4:06 PM, Rick Kern <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
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> Hi Andrew,
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> Here's an image of one of our BLC rooms that Mark Kaiser designed as a "flex room" to provide maximum flexibility for language classes. It has proven to be very popular. Mark may have more images, but this is what we have on our website: http://blc.berkeley.edu/room_reservations/b-3/ <http://blc.berkeley.edu/room_reservations/b-3/>
> Best,
>
> Rick
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> On 1/24/17 3:30 PM, Andrew Ross wrote:
> Dear All:
>
> Arizona State University is embarking on a complete gut and redesign of our Languages & Literatures Building, which houses Learning Support Services (LSS). LSS is a priority for expanded and redesigned space, which is very good news. Once upon a time, there was a page on the earlier version of the IALLT website linked from the Language Center Design Manual ( http://www.iallt.org/lcd <http://www.iallt.org/lcd>) that offered amazing images of the very best of the spaces that we’ve designed at our respective institutions. That seems no longer to be a valid link, so I’m reaching out to all of you for advice and pics.
>
> Here’s what we’re looking at in terms of space “typologies”:
> collaboratory/active learning classroom expansion (we already have one, but it’d be useful to see spaces with more capacity (+/- 30))
> drop-in learning facilities, with computers and BYOD capability
> online teaching studios for synchronous activities and simple materials development
> telecollaboration/telepresence space
> testing facilities/quiet spaces
> computer classrooms
> tutoring/small group spaces
> circulation/information space
> CALL research laboratory (eye-tracking lab, observable teaching/learning spaces, media/coding/learning object development space)
> If you have center pages with images of the spaces you’ve designed (particularly successful ones), would you please respond to this thread with links? If you don’t already have them up on the Web, I’d be happy to help figure out a place for them, even temporarily, if others would find that of use.
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> Many, many thanks in advance!
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> a.
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> Andrew F. Ross, PhD
> Clinical Associate Professor
> Head, Learning Support Services
> School of International Letters & Cultures
> Arizona State University
> PO Box 870202
> Tempe, AZ 85287
> (480) 965-1099
> Skype: andrew.ross.8
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Swarthmore College
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