Learning Spaces


Articles

  • Purdue Opens Large Esports Facility

    Purdue University

    Purdue University has opened a new gaming lounge for students training and competing in esports as well as casual gamers. The institution partnered with Dell Technologies to outfit the 2,000-square-foot-space with Alienware gaming equipment.

  • University of Nevada Las Vegas to Build VR Learning Hub for STEM Courses

    A new immersive learning center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is tapping into the power of virtual reality to support STEM engagement and student success. The institution has partnered with Dreamscape Learn on the initiative, which will incorporate the company's interactive VR platform into introductory STEM courses.

  • The EdTech Navigator: A Strategic Planning Framework for New Learning Spaces

    Addressing the challenges of new learning spaces requires a new strategic approach to innovative planning, stakeholder engagement, continuous professional development, and a commitment to ongoing evaluation and adjustment.

  • St. Petersburg College Now Welcoming Visitors to New Innovation Hub Building

    After five years of planning, St. Petersburg College (SPC) in Florida has opened its new Chris Sprowls Workforce Innovation Hub on the Tarpon Springs campus and is welcoming visitors. The 10,000-square-foot facility was dedicated in February 2024, and is devoted to manufacturing, creativity, and collaboration among students, educators, and business leaders.


Podcasts

  • How an Escape Room Is Building Students' Digital Skills at Northampton Community College

    Northampton Community College recently won an Instructional Technology Council award recognizing its Smart Apartment Learning Lab: a combination escape room and technology sandbox in which students can learn about the tech we take for granted in our everyday lives. We spoke with Beth Ritter-Guth, associate dean of online learning and educational technology at the college, to find out how the Learning Lab is engaging students, building digital literacy and providing valuable training in the job skills of the future.

  • How Indiana University Is Preparing Classrooms for Blended Learning

    Julie Johnston, director of learning spaces for Indiana University, has been working hard to make classrooms safe for students and faculty this fall. In this episode, she talks with Campus Technology Executive Editor Rhea Kelly about how the new reality of COVID-19 is impacting IU’s campuses, the challenges of preparing classrooms for the fall, and technology’s role in ensuring a successful teaching and learning experience.