Flexible Learning Spaces
Duke's Teaching and Learning Center will open in Fall 2008 in Perkins Library.
- List of Fall 2008 courses
- Instructional activities supported in this space
- A summary of recent research on effective learning space design
Flexible learning spaces promote interactive learning experiences and dynamic teaching through a combination of mobile and/or reconfigurable furniture and a wide range of adaptable technologies. A single space may be configured to handle one or more teaching/learning strategies, including:
- multiple projection for advanced classroom presentations (including the ability to include students' work in the projections)
- collaborative small group breakout sessions
- traditional lecture/seminar based configurations
- project-based learning sessions focusing on student-developed content
- role-playing exercises
Teaching in flexible learning spaces
CIT’s web site contains a variety of resources that can assist you in making the most effective use of a flexible learning space:
- Teaching ideas: Create engaging lectures
- Classroom technology tools: Personal response systems, SMART Boards, Tablet PCs
- Case studies: Enhanced classroom presentations with Tablet PCs
Events
CIT offers a variety of workshops on dynamic teaching and flexible learning spaces including:
- Effective use of student groups
- Lecture busters: Keeping students engaged
- Making student thinking visible
- Multimedia-enhanced student research
View our Events Calendar to see upcoming sessions or request a custom workshop for 3 or more faculty/staff attendees.
In October 2007, Dan Gilbert from Stanford University gave a presentation at Duke entitled, "Innovation in Flexible Learning Spaces".
