Spotlight on Spaces: Chancellor Day Hall 101 and 102
Written by Kira Smith and Erin McDonagh. The jury is in, and the verdict is that these two new classroomsContinue Reading
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Spotlight on Spaces: Education 129 – Worth the Trek Up the Hill
Education 129, the first active learning lecture hall at McGill, is a model for lecture halls of the future. TheContinue Reading
Spotlight on Spaces: Heritage architecture meets pedagogical innovation in the new Arts 150 ALC
Have you noticed the new active learning classroom (ALC) in the Arts building? This beautifully renovated space is creating aContinue Reading
The New Space Age
Lauren Soluk, graduate student in DISE , shares an opinion piece on the importance of designing institutional spaces that promoteContinue Reading
How can I teach in an Active Learning Classroom at McGill?
Active Learning Classrooms (ALCs) are spaces that are specifically designed to “signal” a mode of learning focused on collaboration and interaction. ALCs offer many features, both furniture that encourages collaboration (e.g. round tables for group work, movable chairs for facilitating work in pairs or small groups) and numerous technological features (e.g., digital writing, screen sharing facilities, SMARTBoards) to provide a supportive and engaging learning environment. If you are an instructor that is interested in doing a great deal of active learning in your course, then these spaces were designed for you. If you are interested in teaching in one of these new spaces, read on!
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