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A collection of Innovative Learning spaces images
This Flicker site has an indepth collection of classroom designs from around the world but mostly in the USA.
A collection of Learning spaces images
This Flicker site has a great collection of innovative classrooms from the USA.
Jisc - Planning & Designing Technology-Rich Learning Spaces
This site offers ideas related to planning efficient and effective learning spaces.
Lego Future Project - children design schools
A research investigation into children's ideas about the future of school by CSALT, Lancaster University, with the support and assistance of the Lego Learning Institute.
Outdoor furniture for informal learning
Here you can see external informal learning area furniture on the deck. It looks relaxing and would suit the new social student.
The multi-format learning hub at the University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne are focusing on creating diverse spaces on campus. This is their current development.
Walltalkers have wall surfaces that can be used for projection or writing
Walltalkers has a range of wall surfaces. They can be patterned or plain. Some are projection screens/white boards, some are floor to ceiling walls that can be written on and others are innovative floor to ceiling pin boards.
Whiteboard divider walls for informal spaces
This image from the Berkeley Coworkers drop-in centre illustates a great way to create small collaborative pods in a small area.
Whiteboard tables
Whiteboard tables are a great way for students to collaborate and brainstorm.

Recent University Projects

Collaborative Learning Spaces
This site from NCSU is a great list of collaborative Learning spaces that have been developed within the last decade.
Glasgow Caledonian University - The Saltire centre
The Saltire Centre designed to provide users with a variety of different spaces, from noisy social interaction areas for group work, to places for silent study. The flexibility of the building will also give staff the opportunity to experiment further wit
Macquarie University LED project
The LED project is an investigation into student learning outcomes when taught in and innovative learning environment.
Next Generation Learning Spaces - The University of Queensland
The development of Next Generation Learning Spaces (NGLS) within the University of Queensland (UQ) forms part of a comprehensive framework for the design of new learning spaces.
The CeAL building at the University of Gloucestershire
The Centre for Active learning at Gloucestershire University has been designed to encourage innovative and active learning.
The University of Melbourne's new Learning lab for Chemistry students
The University of Melbourne has just revamped its old lecture theatre into an innovative, hands on, Chemistry learning lab.
VR Tour of Chemistry Learning Lab

Learning Space Publication

Changing learning environments
This study investigates students' and lectures' preferred perceptions of their classroom learning environments.
Educause - Learning Space Design
Educause is an Education based publication. It has a section on Learning Space that investigates current research into the area.
JISC - Designing Spaces for effective learning
JISC have a indepth list of links and resources that investigate the topic of innovative learning spaces.

Note: Banner image of the ‘The Graphic Design Studio, Creative Arts Building, University of Wollongong’ Photograph Craig O’Brien

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