Hello,

At Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, we renovated our outdated
language computer lab into its namesake the Keck Interactive Learning
Center in Summer 2016. Our website
<http://college.lclark.edu/offices/interactive_learning_center/> has
pictures of the renovation and current usage.

Some of the major changes are: we built desks for our six Language
Assistants in this center (they were previously sharing offices with
faculty on another floor) and we removed all but eight of the desktops,
replacing them with Chrome Books and bring-your-own- device. We are
advertising the ILC as a language practice/tutoring center with walk-in
peer tutoring and office hours with the Language Assistants. The result has
been that a once under-used space and computer lab is now quite active. I'd
be happy to share our experiences with this renovation.

Sincerely,
Blair

Blair Orfall
Interactive Learning Center Coordinator
Keck Interactive Learning Center
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Miller Center, Room 211
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(503)768-7419

On Wed, Feb 1, 2017 at 9:16 AM, Rugg, Annelie <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> 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/
>
> 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) 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
>
>
>
>