2011.11.26+Resources

Creating Effective Spaces for Learning - RESOURCES

 * 1) Links shared by #ElemChat organisers
 * 2) Links shared by #ElemChat participants
 * 3) Questions for directing discussion
 * 4) Other Links

Links shared by #ElemChat organisers

 * Fabulous Learning Spaces by Steve Wheeler (@timbuckteeth) []
 * @cybraryman1: Organizing your classroom []
 * Learning space design in 21st Century -[]
 *  21st Century learning environments for all - []
 *  Next generation learning spaces - []
 *  Learning for 21st Century - []
 *  21st Century Learners - and their approaches to learning - []
 *  Designing spaces for effective learning - []
 *  Design your classroom digitally []
 *  10 Tips to creating a 21c classroom []
 *  21c learning spaces http://edorigami.wikispaces.com/21st+Century+Learning+Spaces
 *  Creating a 21c classroom []
 *  Environment as the Third Teacher []
 *  Space and learning []
 *  Designing for the creative age []
 *  This is my room - how controlling ones room can send the wrong message []
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 *  Stephen Heppel on learning spaces [] and [] and []

Links shared by #ElemChat participants

 * Quantum Vic new learning space[| http://t.co/WPmv2Sj2] and see it in person at[| http://t.co/YLLNDWx]L inconference 2012
 * iridescent classrom -space 4 ndepndnt/collabing lrners- eliminating dominant tching wall[| http://t.co/8J8e9LEU]
 * Tinkering as a model for learning []
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 * @http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/50/60/46413458.pdf
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 * http://education-2020.wikispaces.com/Designing+Learning+Spaces
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Questions for directing discussion

 * What kind of a world are we preparing our students for?
 * Are your students time-travelling when they come to school? What year are they learning in? What does your students’ current learning space look like?
 * What does an effective learning environment look like in terms of PHYSICAL SPACE (classroom design, furniture, storage etc..)
 * How do we convince purse-string holders to reinvest money to throw out perfectly good furniture when budgets are tight?
 * How do we shape learning spaces for personalised learning?
 * How do we involve students in creating an effective learning space?
 * What does an effective learning environment today look like in terms of SCHEDULE?
 * What are some alternative ways students could be grouped for effective learning today, other than age?
 * What resources would you like to see in an ideal learning environment?
 * How can collaboration and connections with the outside world enhance learning?
 * How can art, music, drama and P.E be meaningfully integrated for effective learning?
 * What kind of skills does a 21st century teacher need? What strategies does s/he use in the classroom?
 * What is one thing you can do this year to take a step towards transforming your students’ learning environment?
 * How do outdoor spaces contribute to effective learning?

Other Links

 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://upsidedown.edublogs.org/2011/11/06/learning-spaces/
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://autodizactic.com/blog/?p=1450
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://blog.core-ed.org/derek/2011/10/schools-shoul-astonish-kids.html Stephen Heppell
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://edorigami.edublogs.org/2011/10/07/1839/
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://rubble.heppell.net/places/
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://progressiveearlychildhoodeducation.blogspot.com/2011/09/learning-spaces-in-reggio-emilia.html
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://www.educause.edu/LearningSpaces
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://web20classroom.blogspot.com/2011/09/learning-should-be-messyright.html
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://heidisiwak.blogspot.com/2011/08/learning-spaces.html
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://progressiveearlychildhoodeducation.blogspot.com/2011/08/creating-quiet-spaces-outdoors-at.html
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://www.pkallsc.org/
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://www.creativeeducation.co.uk/blog/index.php/2011/08/learning-spaces
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #1155cc; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://whatedsaid.wordpress.com/2011/08/03/a-surprise-meeting-with-sugata-mitra/
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.com/2011/07/three-things-all-teachers-need.html
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://heidisiwak.blogspot.com/2011/07/natural-play-spaces.html
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://www.classroomchronicles.net/2011/06/29/learning-spaces/
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://www.connectedprincipals.com/archives/3738
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://dougpete.wordpress.com/2011/06/08/a-well-connected-classroom/
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://maryannreilly.blogspot.com/2011/05/designing-alt-learning-spaces-i-need.html
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://spacesforlearning.wordpress.com/2011/05/08/contemporary-learning-made-real-throwing-out-100-years-of-education/
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://www.classroomchronicles.net/2011/04/24/classroom-spaces/
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://spotlight.macfound.org/blog/entry/how-to-create-engaged-classrooms-hint-it-doesnt-start-with-technology
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://ukedchat.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/session-41-thursday-14th-april-2011/
 * <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://edubeacon.com/?p=530