abi mawhirt: the learning lab: unleashing creativity, imagination and learning in dundee and angus...
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Abi MawhirtHead of Organisational Development
Dundee & Angus College
is possible thanks to
What?
The Learning Lab will be a physical space for testing
technology, trying new hardware and software and learning how
to make best use of it.
It will be a safe and neutral space away from classrooms and work
spaces where users can learn, teach, create and
experiment, all with the help
of experienced staff.
Why?
© Chattanooga Public Library (Tennessee)
MindFULLNess - Early Years
Appiness
MindFULLNess - Older People
Appy DaysLisa Morton and Mhairi Cook
Using these concepts, the Learning Lab is designed to encourage creativity,
imagination, play and learning by providing an environment to experiment.
For D&A, this will raise the quality and impact of our learning and teaching.
FE should be the home of vocational, hands-on
creativity and imagination.
We don’t want to kill creativity!
(Ken Robinson 2006)
We want people to have the opportunity to develop and
enhance their skills.
Impact?
Giving Learning Lab users creative learning opportunities they would
not otherwise have.
Giving Learning Lab users* creative learning opportunities they would not otherwise have.
*users means our staff and students, but we also want library staff from public libraries and schools to use the Lab and get training and support using new technologies.
Embedding technological creativity* in our curriculum
through use of the Learning Lab.
*Inspiring technological creativity in the work of others through use
of the Learning Lab.
Embedding technological creativity* in our curriculum through use of the Learning Lab.
Embedding digital and information literacy skills into our curriculum through use of the
Learning Lab.
Inspiring others to deliver digital and information literacy skills in new ways
through use of the Learning Lab.
Upskilling staff, students and other community groups to effectively
use a range of technologies to develop essential skills required for
learning, life and work.
Where?
© D&A College
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© ARKTX
60m2
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© D&A College
© Apple
© IAAC / FabLab BCN
Who?
Organisational DevelopmentLearning Resources
ICT ServicesCreative and Digital Industries
External Relations Group
Organisational DevelopmentAll staff digital skills survey (in conjunction with Jisc)
Training plan and arrangements
Advertising
Learning ResourcesStaffing the Lab
Upskilling as a team
Delivering training and supportworking with others across the sector to make best use of the Lab
eLearning Team (ICT Services)Staffing the Lab
Upskilling as a team
Developing training programmes
Delivering training programmes
Working with all users to promote and showcase
Working together =
Any Questions?
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