CeAL Building

Project Zone (CE102)

First floor — Project Zone

The project zone is a space that can be booked by staff for active learning events and modules, or is otherwise available to students. It has been designed as an attractive, comfortable space to encourage collaborative and active learning supported by high-spec IT.

• Flexible learning spaces / Promoting collaboration
• Hi-spec IT / Supporting innovation and active learning
• Wireless enabled
• Mobile technology eg. Plasma screens, whiteboards and ‘ACTIvote’ for interactive and blended learning where appropriate
• Supporting diversity of student groups in terms of access and learning styles
• Loan of laptops to students or booked active learning session via booking system

IT-rich first floor Project Zone, for groups to develop projects and practice presenting, and whole class teaching sessions. Mostly clustered moveable seating and touch-screen whiteboards with linked computers and tablets. Accommodation for c50 students.

Scenario 2: Project Zone
Students work in CeAL's project zone on presentations to be made in Spring 2008. Using data projection, the Tutor earlier established criteria for judging professional presentations. Now, each small group uses an interactive whiteboard and tabletPC to develop their presentation on a selected issue. Library material and their own ideas provide structure. Illustrative material is drawn from the web. The University's Career Management Centre Head is circulating too, offering specialist guidance; Module EL325 Environmental Issues in Geography, highlights career opportunities. Chairs are comfortable; the place is buzzing with
discussion and everybody is focused.

For more information on the Centre for Active Learning contact:
Barbara Rainbow, CeAL Administrator, Tel: +44 (0)1242 714683, E-mail: brainbow@glos.ac.uk
Sonia Chilton, CeAL Administrative Assistant, Tel: +44 (0)1242 714615, E-mail: slchilton@glos.ac.uk