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Learning Spaces Bibliography

Abbott, W & Sutherland, M 2008, 'Transforming the library for the new millennium,' VALA

Alexi Marmot Associates - AMA 2006, Spaces for Learning: A Review of Learning Spaces in Further and Higher Education, Scottish Funding Council, p. 52.

Anandasivam, K & Cheong, CF 2008, 'Designing a creative learning environment: NTU’s new Art, Design and Media Library', The Electronic Library, Emerald, vol. 26, no. 5, pp. 650-661.

Anders, D, Calder, A, Elder, K & Logan, A 2008, 'Investigating the Dynamics of an Integrated Learning Space at James Cook University,' Next Generation Learning Spaces Colloquium, The University of Queensland, 1-2 October, pp. 39–44.

Arenas, E 2008, 'Personal Learning Environments: Implications and Challenges', in D Orr, PA Danaher, G Danaher and RE Harreveld (eds), Lifelong Learning: Reflecting on Successes and Framing Futures. Keynote and Refereed Papers from the 5th International Lifelong Learning Conference,  Central Queensland University Press, Rockhampton, QLD, pp. 54–59.

Baldwin, G & McInnis, C 2002, The Organisation of the Academic Year: Trends, implications and issues, University of Melbourne.

Banks, C 1999, 'The new Croydon College library – taking students into the twenty-first century', New Library World, vol. 100, no. 1148, pp. 114-117.

Barnes, K, Marateo, R & Ferris, S 2007, 'Teaching and learning with the net generation', Innovate, vol. 3, no. 4viewed July 2, 2009.

Bennett, S 2003, Libraries Designed for Learning, Council on Library and Information Resources, Washington, DC.

Bennett, S 2006, 'First Questions for Designing Higher Education Learning Spaces', The Journal of Academic Librarianship, vol. 33, no. 1, January 2007, p. 12.

Bennett, S 2006, 'The Choice for Learning', Journal of Academic Librarianship, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 3–13.

Beynon, J 1997, Physical facilities for education: what planners need to know, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, Paris.

Bickford, DJ & Wright, DJ 2006, 'Community: The Hidden Context for Learning', in DG Oblinger (ed.) Learning Spaces EDUCAUSE.

Bingler, S, Quinn, L & Sullivan, K 2003, 'Part Two: Six Design Principles ', in Schools as Centers of Community: A Citizen's Guide For Planning and Design National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, D.C., pp. 10.

Bingler, S, Quinn, L & Sullivan, K 2003, Schools as Centers of Community: A Citizen's Guide For Planning and Design National Clearinghouse for Education Facilities.

Blink, Cvd 2009, 'Uses of labs and learning spaces', Educause Quarterly, vol. 32, no. 1

Blyth, A & Gilby, A 2006, Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).

Bradley, D 2008, Australian Government Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

Britnell, J, Andriati, R & Wilson, L 2009, 'Learning Space Design with an Inclusive Planning Process Promotes User Engagement', EDUCAUSE Quarterly, vol. 32, no. 4.

Brook, D 2009, Designing learning spaces for 21st century learners, Archdiocese of Sydney Catholic Education Office.

Brown, M 2005, 'Learning Spaces', in D Oblinger and J Oblinger (eds), Educating the Net Generation,  EDUCAUSE.

Brown, M 2009, 'Inversions', EDUCAUSE Review, vol. 44, no. 2, pp. 16–25.

Brown, MB & Lippincott, JK 2003, 'Learning Spaces: More than Meets the Eye', EDUCAUSE quarterly, vol. 26, no. 1, p. 3.

Bryant, J, Matthews, G & Walton, G 2009, 'Academic Libraries and Social and Learning Space: A Case Study of Loughborough University Library, UK', Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 7–18.

Bulmer, M, Miller, V, Byers, H, Milne, D & O'Brien, M 2005, in UniServe Science Blended Learning Symposium ProceedingsUniversity of Queensland.

Burke, L, Benn, J & Kiel, R 2008, 'Claim your Space: Re-placing Spaces to Better Meet the Needs of the Net Generation,' VALA 2008 Libraries / Changing Spaces, Virtual Places, 5-6 February.

Butz, J 2002, 'Educator and architect partnerships for success', New Directions for Teaching and Learning, vol. 2002, no. 92, p. 9.

CABE 2009, Design review: principles and practice, Commission for architecture and the built environment.

Carter Ching, C, Levin, JA & Parisi, J 2003, 'Artifacts of Knowledge and Practice in University Teaching and Learning,' Symposium: Perspectives on Artifacts in Physical and Virtual Learning Environments, American Educational Research Association (AERA).

Castro-Lacouture, D & Ramkrishnan, K 2008, 'Fuzzy Logic Method for Measuring Building Quality', Journal of Quality vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 117-129.

Chan, APC, Scott, D & Lam, EWM 2002, 'Framework of Success Criteria for Design/Build Projects', Journal of Management in Engineering pp. 120-128.

Chelimsky, E 1997, 'The coming transformations in evaluation', in E Chelimsky and WR Shadish (eds), Evaluation for the 21st century,  SAGE Publications, California, pp. 1-26.

Chism, NVN 2002, 'A Tale of Two Classrooms', New Directions for Teaching and Learning, vol. 2002, no. 92, p. 7.

Chism, NVN & Bickford, DJ 2002, 'Improving the Environment for Learning: An Expanded Agenda', New Directions for Teaching and Learning, vol. 2002, no. 92, p. 7.

Ciolfi, L 2004, 'Understanding spaces as places: extending interaction design paradigms', Cogn Tech Work, vol. 6, pp. 37-40.

Cook, TD 1997, 'Lessons learned in evaluation over the past 25 years', in E Chelimsky and WR Shadish (eds), Evaluation for the 21st century, SAGE Publications, California, pp. 30-52.

Cornell, P 2002, 'The impact of changes in teaching and learning on furniture and the learning environment', New Directions for Teaching and Learning, vol. 2002, no. 92, p. 9.

Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) 2005, Library as Place: Rethinking Roles, Rethinking Space, Council on Library and Information Resources, Washington, DC.

Dane, J 2004, in The Australasian Tertiary Education Facilities Management Association ConferenceHobart, Tasmania, p. 13.

Dane, J 2008, 'Deakin University Immersive Learning Environment (DILE): An Evaluation,' The University of Queensland, 1-2 October, pp. 61–66.

Design Share 2004, Post-occupancy evaluations, viewed

Dittoe, W 2002, 'Innovative Models of Learning Environments', New Directions for Teaching and Learning, vol. 2002, no. 92, p. 9.

Dittoe, W 2007, Creating The New Learning Environment: Enhancing Student Success Through Principled Space Planning and Design, Educational Facilities Consultants, LLC.

Dugdale, S 2009, 'Space Strategies for the New Learning Landscape', EDUCAUSE, pp. 51-63.

EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Advisory Board 2009, 'Opening up Learning: From Spaces to Environments', EDUCAUSE Review, vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 62–63.

Ehrmann, S 2008, in TLT SWG, Vol. 2010.

Engel, PGH & Carlsson, C 2002, in 2002 EES ConferenceSeville.

Espey, M 2008, 'Does Space Matter? Classrom Design and Team-Based Learning', Review of Agricultural Economics, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 764-775.

Fisher, K 2005, 'Research into identifying effective learning environments', Evaluating quality in educational facilities, pp. 159-167.

Fisher, K 2005, Victorian Government Department of Education and Training.

Fisher, K 2006, 'The New Learning Environment: Hybrid Designs for Hybrid Learning', in R Donladson (ed.) Education futures Public #2,  Woods Bagot, Melbourne, VIC.

Fox, R & Stuart, C 2009, 'Creating Learning Spaces Through Collaboration: How One Library Refined Its Approach', EDUCAUSE Quarterly, vol. 32, no. 1

George, G, Erwin, T & Barnes, B 2009, 'Learning Spaces as a Strategic Priority', EDUCAUSE Quarterly, vol. 32, no. 1

Graetz, KA 2006, 'The Psychology of Learning Environments', in DG Oblinger (ed.) Learning Spaces,  EDUCAUSE, pp. 6.1–6.14.

Grummon, P 2008, in 43rd Annual Conference of the Society for College and University PlanningMontreal, Quebec.

Grummon, P 2009, 'Best Practices in Learning Space Design: Engaging Users', EDUCAUSE Quarterly, vol. 32, no. 1

Hague, C & Logan, A 2009, Futurelab Futurelab.

Hiemstra, R 1991, 'Aspects of Effective Learning Environments', New directions for adult and continuing education, vol. 50, pp. 5-12.

Higgins, S, Hall, E, Wall, K, Woolner, P & McCaughey, C 2005, The impact of school environments: a literature review The Design Council, CfBT Research and Development.

Holst, M, Lundkvist, P, Sundlof, R, Tanskanen, S & Tiburzi, M 2005, Strategic design of a Learning Commons at Lulea University of Technology.

Hughes, JC 2002, 'Developing a Classroom Vision and Implementation Plan', New Directions for Teaching and Learning, vol. 2002, no. 92, p. 9.

Hunley, S & Schaller, M 2007, in Educause Conference October 2007.

Hunley, S & Schaller, M 2009, 'Assessment: The Key to Creating Spaces That Promote Learning', EDUCAUSE Review, vol. 44, no. 2, pp. 26–35.

Hunter, B 2006, 'The Espaces Study: Designing, Developing and Managing Learning Spaces for Effective Learning', New Review of Academic Librarianship, vol. 12, no. 2, p. 20.

Jamieson, P 2003, 'Designing More Effective On-campus Teaching and Learning Spaces: A Role for Academic Developers', International Journal for Academic Development, vol. 8, no. 1/2, pp. 119-133.

Jamieson, P, Dane, J & Lippman, PC 2005, 'Moving Beyond the Classroom: Accommodating the Changing Pedagogy of Higher Education,' Forum of the Australasian Association for Institutional Research.

Jamieson, P, Fisher, K, Gilding, T, Taylor, PG & Trevitt, C 2000, 'Place and Space in the Design of New Learning Environments', Higher Education Research and Development, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 221-237.

Jamison, P 2008, Creating new generation learning environments on the university campus, University of Melbourne, U21 Network, Woods Bagot, Melbourne, VIC.

JELS 2009, JISC Evaluating Learning Spaces (JELS) Project.

Johnson, C & Lomas, C 2005, 'Design of the Learning Space: Learning & Design Principles', Educause Review.

Johnson, L, Levine, A, Smith, R & Stone, S 2010, The New Media Consortium.

Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) 2006, Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).

Kolb, A & Kolb, D 2006, 'Learning styles and learning spaces: A review of the multidisciplinary application of experiential learning theory in higher education', in R Sims and S Sims (eds), Learning Styles and LEarning: A key to meeting accountability demands in education, Nova Publishers.

Könings, KD, Zundert, MJv, Brand-Gruwel, S & Merriënboer, JJGv 2007, 'Participatory design in secondary education: is it a good idea? Students’ and teachers’ opinions on its desirability and feasibility', Educational Studies, vol. 33, no. 4, pp. 445-465.

Kuh, GD & Gonyea, RM 2003, 'The Role of the Academic Library in Promoting Student Engagement in Learning', College & Research Libraries, vol. 64, no. 4, pp. 256–282.

Leonard, R 2007, 'Spaces for Learning', Architecture Australia.

Lippincott, JK 2006, 'Linking the Information Commons to Learning', in DG Oblinger (ed.) Learning Spaces, EDUCAUSE, pp. 7.1–7.18.

Lippincott, JK 2007, 'Assessing Learning Spaces,' Library Assessment Conference, 23 October.

Lippincott, JK 2009, 'Learning spaces involving faculty to improve pedagogy', EDUCAUSE Review, pp. 17-25.

Lomas, C & Oblinger, DG 2006, 'Student Practices and Their Impact on Learning Spaces', in DG Oblinger (ed.) Learning Spaces,  EDUCAUSE, pp. 5.1–5.11.

Long, P & Ehrmann, S 2005, 'Future of the learning space: Breaking out of the box', Educause Review, vol. July/August.

Long, P & Holeton, R 2009, 'Signposts of the Revolution? What We Talk about When We Talk about Learning Spaces', EDUCAUSE Review, vol. 44, no. 2, pp. 36–49.

Lonsdale, P & Vavoula, G 2004, Research into current technology that could be applied to the design of learning spaces, JISC.

Maier, JRA, Fadel, GM & Battisto, DG 2009, 'An affordance-based approach to architectural theory, design, and practice ', Design Studies, vol. 30, no. 4, p. 21.

MCEETYA 2008, Learning spaces framework : learning in an online world, Curriculum Corporation, Melbourne.

McLennan, B & Keating, S 2005, Victoria University.

Milne, AJ 2006, 'Designing Blended Learning Space to the Student Experience', in DG Oblinger (ed.) Learning Spaces, EDUCAUSE.

Milne, AJ 2007, 'Entering the Interaction Age: Implementing a Future Vision for Campus Learning Spaces', EDUCAUSE, vol. 42, no. 1, p. 19.

Milne, L, Keating, S & Gabb, R 2007, Postcompulsory Education Centre, Victoria University.

Mirijamdotter, A, Somerville, MM & Holst, M 2006, 'An Interactive and Iterative Evaluation Approach for Creating Collaborative Learning Environments', The Electronic Journal Information Systems Evaluation, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 83-92.

Mitchell, G, Matthews, G, Pospipsil, R & White, B 2009, 'Space matters - particularly when you don't have a lot (showcase)', HERDSA.

Montgomery, T 2008, 'Space Matters: Experiences of Managing Static Formal Learning Spaces', Active Learning in Higher Education, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 122–138.

Moore, AC & Wells, KA 2009, 'Connecting 24/5 to Millennials: Providing Academic Support Services from a Learning Commons', The Journal of Academic Librarianship, vol. 35, no. 1, pp. 75–85.

Moore, I 2008, 'The Engineering CETL learning space at Loughborough Evaluation report of outcomes, with recommendations'.

Nixon, AL 2009, 'Aligning Learning Space Design and Student Work: Research Implications for Design Processes and Elements', EDUCAUSE Quarterly, vol. 32, no. 1

North, JD 2002, 'Put your money where your mouth is: A case study', New Directions for Teaching and Learning, vol. 2002, no. 92, p. 7.

Oblinger, D 2005, 'Leading the transition from classrooms to learning spaces', EDUCAUSE Quarterly,no. 1, pp. 14-18.

Oblinger, DG 2006, 'Radical Flexibility and Student Success: An Interview with Homero Lopez', EDUCAUSE, vol. 41, no. 1, p. 11.

Oblinger, DG 2006, 'Space as change agent', EDUCAUSE.

Oblinger, DG 2006, 'Radical Flexibility and Student Success: An Interview with Homero Lopez', EDUCAUSE, vol. 41, no. 1, p. 11.

Oblinger, DG 2006, 'Space as change agent', EDUCAUSE.

Oertel, L 2005, Quality Framework for school evaluation and consequences for school design and assesment, viewed 30/09/09 2009.

Oliver, R, Harper, B, Hedberg, J, Wills, S & Agostinho, S 2002, 'Formalising the description of learning designs', HERDSA.

Partnership for 21st century skills 2007, 21st century learning environments, Partnership for 21st century skills, USA.

Pearshouse, I, Bligh, B, Brown, E, Lewthwaite, S, Graber, R, Hartnell-Young, E & Sharples, M 2009, A Study of Effective Evaluation Models and Practices for Technology Supported Physical Learning Spaces (JELS), Learning Sciences Research Institute University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England.

Peponis, J, Bafna, S, Bajaj, R, Bromberg, J, Congdon, C, Rashid, M, Warmels, S, Zhang, Y & Zimring, C 2007, 'Designing Spaces to Support Knowledge Work', Environment and Behaviour, vol. 39, no. 6, p. 26.

Potter, WG & King, FE 2006, 'The University of Georgia: The Student Learning Center', in DG Oblinger (ed.) Learning Spaces, EDUCAUSE.

Potthoff, JK, Weis, DL, Montanelli, DS & Murbach, MM 2000, 'An Evaluation of Patron Perceptions of Library Space Using the Role Repertory Grid Procedure', College & Research Libraries, pp. 191-202.

Powell, D 2008, 'Evaluation and the Pedagogy-Space-Technology Framework,' Next Generation Learning Spaces Colloquium, The University of Queensland, 1-2 October, pp. 25–30.

Preiser, WFE 2001, 'The Evolution of Post-Occupancy Evaluation: Toward Building Performance and Universal Design Evaluation', in Learning From Our Buildings: A State-of-the-Practice Summary of Post-Occupancy Evaluation,  Washington, D.C., pp. 14.

Project, UHESM 2006, Impact on space of future changes in higher education, Higher Education Funding Council For England.

Punie, Y 2007, 'Learning Spaces: an ICT-enabled model of future learning in the Knowledge-based Society', European Journal of Education, vol. 42, no. 2, p. 14.

Radcliffe, D 2008, 'A Pedagogy-Space-Technology (PST) Framework for Designing and Evaluating Learning Places,' Next Generation Learning Spaces Colloquium, The University of Queensland, 1-2 October, pp. 9–16.

Radcliffe, D, Wilson, H, Powell, D & Tibbetts, B 2008, Designing Next Generation Places of Learning: Collaboration at the Pedagogy-Space-Technology Nexus, University Of Queensland, Queensland, Australia.

Remy, M 2004, 'Information Literacy: The Information Commons Connection,' Teaching & Learning with Technology Conference: Enhancing the Learning Experience, 17 September.

Riddle, MD & Arnold, MV 2007, The University of Melbourne.

Roberts, C, Jenkins, M & Pitchford, A 2007, in HEA ConferenceUniversity of Warwick.

Roberts, S & Weaver, M 2006, 'Spaces for learners and learning: evaluating the impact of technology-rich learning spaces', New Review of Academic Librarianship, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 95-107.

Sadler, E & Given, LM 2007, 'Affordance theory: a framework for graduate students' information behaviour', Journal of Documentation, vol. 63, no. 1, p. 27.

Scott-Webber, L 2004, In Sync: Environmental behavior research and the design of learning spaces, The society for college and university planning.

Siemens, G 2008, elearnspace

Sinclair, B 2007, 'Commons 2.0: Library Spaces Designed for Collaborative Learning', EDUCAUSE Quarterly, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 4–6.

Somerville, MM & Collins, L 2008, 'Collaborative design: a learner-centered library planning approach', The Electronic Library: Emerald, vol. 26, no. 6, pp. 803-820.

Sullivan, K 2007, Design for Learning Forum: School Design and Student Learning in the 21st Century. A report of findings, American Architectural Foundation, Washington, D.C.

Tanner, CK 2000, 'The influence of school architecture on academic achievement', Journal of Educational Administration, vol. 38, no. 4, pp. 309-330,

Temple, P 2007, The Higher Education Academy.

Temple, P 2008, 'Learning Spaces in Higher Education: An Under-researched Topic', London Review of Education, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 229–241.

Tom, JSC, Voss, K & Scheetz, C 2008, 'The Space is the Message: First Assessment of a Learning Studio', Educause Quarterly, vol. 31, no. 2, p. 14.

Tregloan, P 2008, 'The Learning Lab: Transforming a Learning Experience,' Next Generation Learning Spaces Colloquium, The University of Queensland, 1-2 October, pp. 131–134.

Upitis, R 2004, 'School Architecture and Complexity', Complicity: An International Journal of Complexity and Education, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 19-38.

Van Note Chism, N 2006, 'Challenging Traditional Assumptions and Rethinking Learning Spaces', in DG Oblinger (ed.) Learning Spaces, EDUCAUSE.

Van Note Chism, N 2006, 'Learning Spaces', in DG Oblinger (ed.) Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis: The ES Corridor Project, EDUCAUSE, pp. 21.1–21.9.

Weaver, M 2006, 'Exploring Conceptions of Learning and Teaching through the creation of Flexible Learning Spaces: The Learning Gateway- A Case Study', New Review of Academic Librarianship, vol. 12, no. 2, p. 14.

Weaver, M 2006, 'The Learning Gateway: opening the doors to a new generation of learners at St Martin College, Carlisle campus', SCONUL Focus, vol. 38.

Weaver, M 2006, 'Exploring Conceptions of Learning and Teaching through the creation of Flexible Learning Spaces: The Learning Gateway- A Case Study', New Review of Academic Librarianship, vol. 12, no. 2, p. 14.

Woolner, P, Clark, J & Thomas, U 2008, in British Education Research Association ConferenceEdinburgh.

Woolner, P, Hall, E, Higgins, S, McCaughey, C & Wall, K 2007, 'A Sound Foundation? What We Know about the Impact of Environments on Learning and the Implications for Building Schools for the Future', Oxford Review of Education, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 47–70.

Wright, R 2008, 'Conference review: ADM-HEA Annual Forum 2007: VISUAL, Birmingham, UK, 11 May 2007', Visual Communication, vol. 7, no. 2, p. 4.