Principle
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Questions
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Comfort: a space which creates a physical and mental sense of ease and
well-being.
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How
comfortable do you feel in this learning space?
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Do
aspects of the learning space distract you from learning?
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What
area in the learning space do you spend most of your time and why?
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Is
there an area where you don’t feel comfortable in the learning space?
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Aesthetics: pleasure which includes the recognition of
symmetry, harmony, simplicity and fitness for purpose.
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What
features of the learning space do you appreciate?
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Is
the space fit for purpose in relation to learning?
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Flow: the state of mind felt by the learner when totally involved in the
learning experience.
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Do
you feel you can engage with your work in the learning space?
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Are
their areas in the learning space where you can focus on your individual
work?
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Equity: consideration of the needs of cultural and physical differences.
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Do
you think the learning space is inclusive of all people?
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What
features of the space promote an inclusive approach?
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Blending: a mixture of technological and face-to-face
pedagogical resources.
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Do
you utilize your own mobile device in the learning space?
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How
easy is it for you to connect to the network?
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How
often do you rely on the technology within the space?
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Affordances: the “action possibilities” the learning
environment provides the users, including such things as kitchens, natural
light, Wi-Fi, private spaces, writing surfaces, sofas, and so on.
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What
does this learning space allow you to do that you cannot complete in another
space?
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Do
you learn from other users about how to use the space?
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Are
there parts of the learning space that you avoid because you don’t know how
to use them?
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Repurposing: the potential for multiple usage of a space.
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Do
you move tables and chairs to create your own learning area?
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What
parts of the learning space do you reconfigure to suit your learning style?
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Are
there areas in the learning space that you constantly reuse for this reason?
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Labels: aesthetics, affordances, blending, comfort, equity, flow, learning space design, repurposing
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