flexible+learning+studio

The //Flexible Learning Studio// is a collaborative space. It is a studio space in room 1.40 on the first floor of the Portland Building, and it will be a virtual space on the website that we are finalising, which will be launched later. We are trialling some very useful conferencing software, //Centra//, which will add to our ability to collaborate, as well as to teaching and learning, and online boards of studies and examiners. We provide design and development consultation and facilities, just-in-time training and blended and online workshops for staff in the Faculty of Technology. We will provide links to sites of best practice, and to services which are already available, both in the University and in the broader academic and virtual community. This will be backed up by research, and research and development projects. By working with other sectors within the University and the broader community, we will cover all aspects of online and blended teaching and learning. This can only be done collaboratively, so your input into the resources, processes, research and the website discussions will be essential. The aim is to provide a collaborative facility for excellence in teaching and learning in both blended and online learning. Our work will be informed by the input we receive from the Faculty, through committees such as the Flexible Learning Group, which liaises directly with the Faculty Operations Executive. Please contact us, or drop in to see us in Portland 1.40.