Envisioning Computer Labs as Collaborative Learning Environments (Pilot Program/Emerging Technology) | EDUCAUSE.edu

Envisioning Computer Labs as Collaborative Learning Environments (Pilot Program/Emerging Technology) | EDUCAUSE.edu

I'm glad I took the time to watch this - trends in computer lab provision/design".  Although it talks about university settings it made me think about some aspects of teched and ESL

1. What is the impact of our learning spaces on learning outcomes (especially the computer lab.)(Ours -  uncomfortable, no teacher station, no whiteboards (interactive that is. There is a regular whiteboard but to get to it I would have to climb over a row of computers.)  What would be optimum  layout, tools.  How do you get management to consult with teachers (never mind students) about what is needed for the computer room?
2.How do you balance the students attitude toward computers - a). Computers are for quiet concentrated learning b). Computers are for collaborative sharing teamwork.
3.We should be collecting data as to how the computers are being used in ESL/LINC (government money - is there ROI?) AND how do we measure the impact - outcomes? are ESL instructors in a position to teach digital literacy, computer training? If not - who should be doing this?

wow - I thought this would be really straightforward, rather boring element - turned out to be really thoughtprovoking...