Next Generation Learning Spaces Affording New Practices

Next Generation Learning Spaces
Affording New Practices

OUTLINE
Trends and challenges
Imagining the HE future
Changing needs
Changing learning environments
Next Generation Learning Spaces Affording New Practices
Bob Fox
University of Hong Kong
Next Generation Learning Spaces Affording New Practices

How do we envision physical and virtual spaces meeting the new challenges?
How can we ensure:
• Adaptability & flexibility
• Future-proofing
• Best support for student learning
• .... in a sustainable way

Let's share and work on our imaginings for the future!

THANK YOU
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Increasing trends:
mobile access
cloud-based computing
personal learning environments (PLEs)
collaborative ways of learning
use of online learning resources
expectation - study anywhere/anytime
15 June, 2012
Questions:
How might technology impact on classroom/university libraries?
What will future learning environments look like?
How might this impact on the role of the library?
What changes in services and facilities can we expect?
What might the future library look like?
http://www.newsy.com/videos/encyclopaedia-britannica-now-only-digital/

What will future learning environments look like?
How might this impact on the role of the library?
What changes in services and facilities can we expect in the future library
How might technology impact on university learning spaces?
One future is already here
http://www.newsy.com/videos/smartphones-could-be-history-s-fastest-growing-technology