*Changes in the Learning Environment

*Library today MainLibrary

Library Study Room (M109)

Wall

Entrance to M109

*Problems

*Lack of informal learning spaces in College (John Curry)

*Lack of group working space in College (Paul Score)

*Lack of study space in the Library (Student feedback)

*Nowhere for teachers to work with students within the Library without disturbing other users (Ashleigh Taylor)

*Not enough variety of learning spaces within Library environment (Mark Pennington)

*Complaints that Library is too noisy (Student feedback) *Nowhere flexible in College to

encourage experimenting with technology (Teacher Training Team)

*Not enough space to work together on projects (Student feedback)

*M109 TodayProblems

Books, Magazines, Printers, Help and Support all 3 doors and a wall away

Dedicated group study spaces

Flexible combinations of seating and table options

*Alternative learning environment

Learning could be interactive not passive (Steve Spicer)

* Question – What sort of learning could be done in this space?

Would allow whole classes to do group work using a range of resources

Provide the opportunity to come and work in a collaborative environment (Kate Hobbs, Clive Coppage, Esther Williams, Julian Cocks)

Students could do effective peer-to-peer learning (Dylan Thomas)

Would provide the space and screens to experiment and find innovative uses for the iPads and students own devices (Paul Blenkinsop)

Prepare for uni – working in groups would replicate the environment they would experience at uni (Paul Score)

Better for teaching because it’s learning led. Students more engaged than in traditional classrooms, would put students at the centre of learning. (Lyall Clary)

Would support informal learning, and provide a space in which flipped learning could take place (John Curry)

Would allow personal development as students used communication and creative skills to discuss work (Caroline Smith)

Could bring whole class out of classroom to support them to do research and discuss findings as a class within space (Ashleigh Taylor)

Would allow for buzz groups and flash presentations (Paul Score)

Prepare for progression into industry - in the workplace students won’t find banks of PCs but need to develop the skills and confidence to do meetings and group work (Darran Marks and Paul Score)

Could be creative about teaching and learning opportunities and add to the learner experience (Daisy Walsh)

*Library transformed

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*Cost

*Cost of refurbishment

*Additional costs

Item Cost

Fix and paint walls, and replace carpet

£4000

Remove stud wall £1000

Move network cabinet

£2500

Item Cost if bought new

Prospective solutions

Furniture – Group Study Booths

£4000 Carpentry students project

Furniture – seats and tables

£750 Combination of rejuvenating existing furniture and student projects

Display screens and leads

£650 Using existing equipment, and prospect of funded screens