Designing for Learning with Susan LaMarca, Head of Library Services at Genazzano College and author of books on library design.
Key ideas for designing spaces:
Flexibility.
See http://www.robinhood.org/initiatives/library
movable furniture - makes library able to do different things
Collaboration
* group spaces
* TV news broadcast around school
Learning Driven
* what do students want/need and when?
Creativity
* bright colours, patterns
* Make a statement with the entrance
* combine student art gallery with library - but good set up of art
* giant chess board mat - I know there are plans for a painted giant chess board. I wonder whether a mat would be better?
Efficiency
* impact on learning outcomes
Inclusiveness
* including various cultural views, attitudes, beliefs and values
Human-centred
* feeling welcomed, home-like
We are building a new campus, so some of these ideas will be useful. I hope to use a couple in our current campus.
Key ideas for designing spaces:
Flexibility.
See http://www.robinhood.org/initiatives/library
movable furniture - makes library able to do different things
Collaboration
* group spaces
* TV news broadcast around school
Learning Driven
* what do students want/need and when?
Creativity
* bright colours, patterns
* Make a statement with the entrance
* combine student art gallery with library - but good set up of art
* giant chess board mat - I know there are plans for a painted giant chess board. I wonder whether a mat would be better?
Efficiency
* impact on learning outcomes
Inclusiveness
* including various cultural views, attitudes, beliefs and values
Human-centred
* feeling welcomed, home-like
We are building a new campus, so some of these ideas will be useful. I hope to use a couple in our current campus.
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