Appropriating Technology-rich Learning Spaces

Abstract

A number of novel technology-rich learning spaces have been developed over the last few years in UK. Many claims have been made in terms of how they can support and enhance learning, collaboration, community participation, and creativity. This line of research is investigating whether such learning spaces are living up to such claims. The approach is ethnographic, a number of field studies have been conducted examining how people use the spaces in practice. Findings so far have shown that that the spaces are not used in the way anticipated and that flexibility, a sense of ownership and control are key issues.