Are universities supplying learning spaces that suit the technology available for teaching?

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dc.contributor.authorGlendinning, Janeten_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2016-03-28T14:22:23Z
dc.date.available2016-03-28T14:22:23Z
dc.date.issued2014en_ZA
dc.description.abstractPurpose: The report investigates the manner in which spaces are currently designed and provided for learning in the context of higher education institutions, and whether these designs take into account the technology available for use in an educational environment. It therefore looks at the impact that these spaces have on the learning process and the related ability of planners to provide the necessary spaces for teaching, in relation to the context of a technologically enhanced teaching environment. Design/methodology/approach: A review of current literature is used to establish what types of spaces should be provided for teaching with technology in line with what is being done in universities abroad. Case studies of three universities will be used to gather data on the current trend in terms of the actual provision of space in universities. Interviews will be conducted with the participants of the case studies. Findings: Once the case studies are complete, data will be analysed to assess how well the selected universities are doing in terms of providing space that is suitable for the latest technology that is used in the field of education. Practical implications: In evaluating the spaces provided and the technology available, it will become apparent if the spaces provided are indeed relevant in terms of the technological world we live in. Originality/value: Most of the current research documented in the literature examines technology and how it influences learning space design. As such, this report compares these concepts with the reality of space provision in universities today and questions the relevance of Space Norms in the age of E-learning. Limitations: The report is limited to an investigation into Gauteng HEIs. Technology investigated is limited to types that are useful to teaching and is not an exhaustive range of technology available in the world. Spaces referred to are education spaces only. Institutions investigated are limited to face-to-face HEIs which are public institutions.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationGlendinning, J. (2014). <i>Are universities supplying learning spaces that suit the technology available for teaching?</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Construction Economics and Management. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18222en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationGlendinning, Janet. <i>"Are universities supplying learning spaces that suit the technology available for teaching?."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Construction Economics and Management, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18222en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationGlendinning, J. 2014. Are universities supplying learning spaces that suit the technology available for teaching?. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Glendinning, Janet AB - Purpose: The report investigates the manner in which spaces are currently designed and provided for learning in the context of higher education institutions, and whether these designs take into account the technology available for use in an educational environment. It therefore looks at the impact that these spaces have on the learning process and the related ability of planners to provide the necessary spaces for teaching, in relation to the context of a technologically enhanced teaching environment. Design/methodology/approach: A review of current literature is used to establish what types of spaces should be provided for teaching with technology in line with what is being done in universities abroad. Case studies of three universities will be used to gather data on the current trend in terms of the actual provision of space in universities. Interviews will be conducted with the participants of the case studies. Findings: Once the case studies are complete, data will be analysed to assess how well the selected universities are doing in terms of providing space that is suitable for the latest technology that is used in the field of education. Practical implications: In evaluating the spaces provided and the technology available, it will become apparent if the spaces provided are indeed relevant in terms of the technological world we live in. Originality/value: Most of the current research documented in the literature examines technology and how it influences learning space design. As such, this report compares these concepts with the reality of space provision in universities today and questions the relevance of Space Norms in the age of E-learning. Limitations: The report is limited to an investigation into Gauteng HEIs. Technology investigated is limited to types that are useful to teaching and is not an exhaustive range of technology available in the world. Spaces referred to are education spaces only. Institutions investigated are limited to face-to-face HEIs which are public institutions. DA - 2014 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2014 T1 - Are universities supplying learning spaces that suit the technology available for teaching? TI - Are universities supplying learning spaces that suit the technology available for teaching? UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18222 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/18222
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationGlendinning J. Are universities supplying learning spaces that suit the technology available for teaching?. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Construction Economics and Management, 2014 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18222en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Construction Economics and Managementen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherProperty Studiesen_ZA
dc.subject.otheren_ZA
dc.subject.otherE-learningen_ZA
dc.subject.otherNet Generationen_ZA
dc.subject.otherSpace Normsen_ZA
dc.subject.otherDigital Nativesen_ZA
dc.titleAre universities supplying learning spaces that suit the technology available for teaching?en_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameMScen_ZA
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