Workshops
Separately bookable post-conference workshops
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
WORKSHOP A
Virtual spaces in higher education
- Considering virtual learning spaces as part of the 'learning landscapes' of higher education institutions and contexts
- Creating virtual learning spaces for teaching and learning in a range of contexts
- Identifying appropriate pedagogies for virtual learning environments and developing the teaching approach
- Designing creative virtual spaces
- Evolving the curriculum to encourage use of the virtual space in a range of learning contexts
- Preparing students to learn in virtual learning environments
- Integrating technology cost effectively
Trish Andrews, Lecturer, Higher Education, University of Queensland
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 3:30pmWORKSHOP B
Using the space you have
- Redesigning the space you have available
- Effective and flexible designs
- Avoiding costly renovations
- Ensuring appropriate development for the university
Scott Allardyce, Associate Director, Spowers
3:30pm – 3:45pm Afternoon tea break
3:45pm – 6:15pmWORKSHOP C
Developing the new space
- Planning effectively for growth
- Integrating new developments into the previous campus
- Planning, developing and building innovative new designs
Christon Batey-Smith, Director, DesignInc

