Technology-Supported Active Learning in a Flexible Teaching Space

Active learning is increasingly of interest within Higher Education. The use technology provides, in theory, the opportunity for more effective active learning, but practice majority usage still “traditional” approaches. Conventional staff training failing to address this. authors’ university has provided an experimental technology-rich teaching space (the Teaching Grid) supporting teachers as they experiment with delivery innovative, technology-based teaching. This study investigates teachers’ experiences trialling approaches Grid using four case studies. results suggest that can be effectively used support teacher professional development, and experience facility encourages integrate into their future plans. Five factors are identified which contribute promotion learning. Teachers’ perceptions indicate not only intention also increased awareness its potential openness adopt active, student-focused broader significance this work identify alternative model development which, contrast most current approaches, a demonstrable positive impact on fostering pedagogy.