31 October - 01 November, 2019 | Sir Stamford Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW
Professor Dr. Michael James Keppell, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning and Teaching at Taylor’s University

Professor Dr. Michael James Keppell


Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning and Teaching
Taylor’s University

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Conference Day One: Thursday, 31st October 2019

Thursday, October 31st, 2019


9:10 AM CASE STUDY: Developing the Responsive Campus Environment: Designing Learning Spaces to Empower Learners and Teachers to Succeed

Taylor’s University has implemented strategies that have reshaped the campus environment through curriculum transformation to create an educational ecosystem based on core values of their educational approach.. This case study focuses on the educational ecosystem encompassing curriculum, pedagogy, teaching, learning, assessment, learning spaces, and technology. The design of a vibrant campus empowers graduates for future employment. Designing collaborative spaces and changing educational mindsets of teachers is an essential aspect in the future transformation of universities.
 
In this session:
  • Designing collaborative learning spaces to influence future learning and teaching expectations
  • Developing change management strategies to accommodate changes in pedagogical approaches, learning spaces, blended and online learning
  • Developing an ecosystem of programme and module transformation across all undergraduate programmes
  • Implementing professional development strategies to encourage academics to embrace physical and virtual learning spaces

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4:50 PM Developing Affective Space Utilisation Strategies To Meet Technology Demands

In this discussion group:
  • Discuss how the changes in the physical space can affect teaching and learning methods 
  • Demonstrate  how technology has improved spaces to engage students 
  • Understand  how universities are improving current facilities and using them for cross industry use

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