learning space design
IST 6503.901 Advanced Topics last updated 11,15.05

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this class meets 5:30 to 8:15 pm on wednesdays unless otherwise noted. check regularly for updates, as noted in the title of this page.
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aug.24 overview fs 3.412 Oblinger, D. (2004). Leading the Transition from Classrooms to Learning Spaces.  

(1) email to patricia.mcgee@utsa.edu: •name •preferred phone # •preferred email address •workplace • why you are taking this course (be honest)
aug.31 formal vs. informal- what do educators want? fs 3.412 Chs 1-4

(1) proposal of Learning Case Study
(2) educator survey

 (1) possible idea for Learning Space Case Study
sept.7 analyzing and planning  fs 3.412 (1) Oblinger, D. (2004). Leading the Transition from Classrooms to Learning Spaces. (2) Johnson, C. & Lomas, C. (2004). Design of the Learning Space:
Learning and Design Principles		 (1) Planning strategy draft 1, see Checklist for Planning (1) proposal for Learning Space Case Study(5 pts)
sept.14

form and
function

 online (1) pp. 40-52
(2) Chickering, A. W. & Ehrmann, S. C. Implementing the seven principles: Technology as lever		 (1) Start working on Planning strategy, final (1)  Planning strategy, draft 1
sept.21 delivering knowledge fs 3.412

pp. 53-57
Technology

 (1) Planning strategy, final (1) educator surveyresults (5 pts)
sept.28 creating knowledge fs 3.412 pp. 58-64
Technology : Future of the Learning Space: Breaking Out of the Box		   (1)  Planning strategy, final (10 pts)
oct.5 communicating knowledge fs 3.412 pp. 65- 73
Technology 		   
oct.12 knowledge for decision making fs 3.412 pp. 74-97
Technology 		(1) Peer review of Learning Space Case Study UTSA Space Analysis (10 pts)
oct.19 one size fits all? online

Color
Temperature
Lighting
Flooring


(1) discussion: What are the interior design elements that should be considered?
(2) Send Learning Space Case Study for external review
 (1) Peer review of Learning Space Case Study (5)
oct.26 Learning Space Case Study online  
(1) complete discussion by Thursday, Oct. 27 (5 pts)
nov.2 virtual learning environment design fs 3.412 McGee, P. Designing online instruction with diversity in mind.   (1) Learning Space Case Study (25 pts)
nov.9 functions fs 3.412 Dabbagh, N. Mapping Instructional Strategies to Web Features Matrix
  		(1) Virtual Learning Environment critique  
nov.16 systems fs 3.412  Britain, S. Liber, O. A Framework for Pedagogical Evaluation of Virtual Learning Environments    
nov.23 class does not meet     
nov. 30   fs 3.412    

(1) Virtual Learning Environment critique (20 pts)
dec.9 final project tba     (1) Course Portfolio (20 pts)