In this workshop, Mike will explore the collaborative technology forward learning spaces that have been delivered at Taylors University Malaysia with a particular focus on the stakeholder engagement and change management strategies that were implemented to ensure project success. 

The University of South Australia began work on prototype, technology-rich collaborative teaching and learning spaces in 2012. Since then. The university has built the Jeffrey Smart Building (a 7 storey, purpose-built, student owned, collaborative teaching space) and worked through 4-5 iterations of collaborative classroom design. This presentation will discuss the evolution of these designs using a ‘whole of university’ approach to implementation. This has approach has involved broad engagement with facilities management, teaching and learning, students and IT services to reach the best outcome. It will outline current thinking on the design and implementation of these types of spaces based on our experiences across this spectrum of stakeholders within the university.

Taylor’s University has implemented strategies that have reshaped the campus environment through curriculum transformation to create an educational ecosystem based on core values of their educational approach.. This case study focuses on the educational ecosystem encompassing curriculum, pedagogy, teaching, learning, assessment, learning spaces, and technology. The design of a vibrant campus empowers graduates for future employment. Designing collaborative spaces and changing educational mindsets of teachers is an essential aspect in the future transformation of universities.

As innovative educational technologies continue to evolve at a rapid pace, it can be a challenge rolling out new initiatives whilst also ensuring that teachers and students are prepared and invested in the technologies that will need to be utilised in the modern teaching and learning environment.