My university, Kyoto Sangyo U., opened a new building called
"Saggitarius-kan" last April which features a "Global Commons" for language
learning as well as 14 hi-tech classrooms with multiple video monitors (6
or 8) mounted on the walls where students can give simultaneous
presentations in small groups from their smartphones. The Global Commons
features a desk where exchange students offer chat sessions and counseling
to undergrads. There are also 14 stations for group video viewing. This
page is in Japanese but the pictures are self-explanatory.
https://www.kyoto-su.ac.jp/campuslife/gc/gc_use.html
Cheers,
Tom
On Fri, Feb 3, 2017 at 3:54 AM, Veronica Feliu <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
>
> This is my humble contribution to this display of wonderful spaces created
> to support language learning. My center is not fancy as you can see, the
> conversation tables were dumped at the Recycling center, were I salvaged
> them. But, it has amazing light, the space is inviting, and I have great
> plans to improve and enhance it. Sadly, last semester I received the order
> from the school administration to close the center by the end of this
> semester. I'm going to do anything that is in my power to reverse that
> decision. Just looking at your centers inspires me even more to do that. I
> know how important it is for language learning to have lab support, and the
> sky's the limit for the amount of resources out there. We need to support
> each other to keep doing what we are doing.
>
>
> Best,
>
>
> Veronica
>
>
> Veronica Feliu, PhD
>
> Foreign Languages
>
> Language Center Coordinator
>
> Office: R403E Phone: (415)452-5558 <(415)%20452-5558>
>
> City College of San Francisco
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <
> [log in to unmask]> on behalf of Klaus Schwienhorst <
> [log in to unmask]>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 1, 2017 12:25:58 PM
>
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Subject:* Re: space usage patterns in your learning spaces
>
>
> Dear all,
>
> a big thank you from Germany for all the amazing contributions. Our
> language centre here at the University of Hannover, Germany, will probably
> move to a new location in 2020, so these ideas are really helpful as the
> idea of learning spaces becomes more widespread.
>
> There are many furniture companies providing solutions for combining
> individual workspaces with pair workspaces (tandem learning!), group
> workspaces all very flexible (I am not advertising these, but these provide
> useful ideas):
>
> http://buzzi.space/category/products/
> http://www.steelcase.com/
> http://pro-einrichten.de/haeuser-des-wissens/lounge-und-aufenthalt-2/
> <http://pro-einrichten.de/haeuser-des-wissens/>
> <http://bene.com/de/produkte-raumkonzepte/bueromoebel/kollaboration/>
>
> http://bene.com/en/office-furniture-concepts/office-
> furniture/collaboration/lounge-meeting/
> http://pro-einrichten.de/haeuser-des-wissens/ausstellung-praesentation-
> raumgliederung/
>
> Some trends that I can identify in more recent learning spaces are (by
> recent I mean in Germany, from your pictures I can see that we are far
> behind):
>
>
> - Integration and networking of mobile devices BYOD
> - Large screens/ Whiteboards/ interactive Whiteboards, a lot of
> collaboration space
> - mobile furniture that can be combined in various combinations;
> seating and tables at various heights (more important than some may think,
> very important in Montessori-pedagogy)
> - "comfort factor": students should love to come and stay; i.e. they
> should be involved in the planning process
> - in general: more careful planning (what is the space used for?)
> - (maybe a German problem) because of more and more copyright issues
> almost no media rental (no books, no dvds, no blurays, no newspaper/
> magazines)
> - a presence of peer tutors, and learning counsellors, i.e. student
> trainers to help students learn
> - closed-off spaces (room-in-room) and open exchange spaces
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Klaus
>
> Dr. Klaus Schwienhorst
> Geschäftsführender Leiter/ Director
> Zentrale Einrichtung Fachsprachenzentrum
> Leibniz Universität
> Welfengarten 1
> 30167 Hannover
> Tel. +49-511-762-5716 <+49%20511%207625716>
> Fax +49-511-762-4008 <+49%20511%207624008>www.fsz.uni-hannover.de
>
> Am 01.02.2017 um 19:52 schrieb Andrew Ross:
>
> Dear All,
>
> This is amazingly helpful — thanks to everyone who’s posted. Annelie, I’d
> love to see pics and spec of the web conference setup. A quantitative look
> at our bookings here suggests that we need more informal learning and
> tutoring spaces. How are institutions handling that blend of open area and
> visually/acoustically separate adjoining spaces?
>
> Best,
>
> a.
> --
> 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
>
> From: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum on
> behalf of "Rugg, Annelie"
> Reply-To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum
> Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 10:16 AM
> To: "[log in to unmask]"
> Subject: Re: space usage patterns in your learning spaces
>
> Dear Hope and all,
> At UCLA we don’t have dedicated space for language teaching/learning, but
> in the spaces we use and in response to new approaches to teaching, one
> “usage” pattern we are seeing more of is demand for the ability to connect
> with remote participants in language classes (as well as others). In
> several cases, we have opened up less-commonly-taught language (LCTL)
> courses to students at other UC campuses to attend during the regularly
> scheduled class time at UCLA by web conference. This means having a good
> room (lighting and sound management being critical), and a “turnkey” setup
> for connecting remotely so everyone can hear and see each other.
>
> If anyone is interested in our version of the turnkey setup, please reach
> out. Also, simple best practices on lighting and sound management, though
> it depends on the space you have in mind or have available.
>
> Best regards to all,
> Annelie
>
>
> Annelie Rugg, Ph.D <|> Humanities CIO
> UCLA Center for Digital Humanities
> [log in to unmask] <|> 310-903-7691 <(310)%20903-7691>
>
> From: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <
> [log in to unmask]>" on behalf of "Fitzgerald, Hope (hf6v)"
> Reply-To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information
> Forum <[log in to unmask]>"
> Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 10:04 AM
> To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <
> [log in to unmask]>"
> Subject: space usage patterns in your learning spaces
>
> Hello all!
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> 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)
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> Any notes would be appreciated! Thank you,
>
>
>
> Hope Fitzgerald
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum [
> mailto:[log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>] *On
> Behalf Of *Work
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 25, 2017 10:16 AM
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Subject:* Re: Pictures of your amazing language resource center spaces
>
>
>
> 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
>
>
> On Jan 24, 2017, at 4:06 PM, Rick Kern <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Hi Andrew,
>
> 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/
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__blc.berkeley.edu_room-5Freservations_b-2D3_&d=DQMGaQ&c=AGbYxfJbXK67KfXyGqyv2Ejiz41FqQuZFk4A-1IxfAU&r=JldP7wxliqQ74b_gxKPcBcohUbCGvN-oYCDTtFkq_gc&m=tTS2xtOA0_HFiTou09WuHm2tfu1dy29ooIohZwf-prQ&s=YUPB32tQ3W4HAc_XRLzKfg91RMgZiT5uxroW6MdAWho&e=>
>
> Best,
>
> Rick
>
>
>
>
>
> 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
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.iallt.org_lcd&d=DQMGaQ&c=AGbYxfJbXK67KfXyGqyv2Ejiz41FqQuZFk4A-1IxfAU&r=JldP7wxliqQ74b_gxKPcBcohUbCGvN-oYCDTtFkq_gc&m=tTS2xtOA0_HFiTou09WuHm2tfu1dy29ooIohZwf-prQ&s=RpCuPuz7x_JjMvl50Eb6CJxeZwr_yaymp4IAhKu5bB4&e=>
> ) 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.
>
>
>
> Many, many thanks in advance!
>
>
>
> a.
>
> --
>
> 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
>
>
>
>
>
--
** Thomas N. Robb, Ph.D., Department of English **
** Kyoto Sangyo University, Japan **
** <[log in to unmask]> **
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