Blurring the Boundaries: Creative Collaborative Space for Excellence and Innovation

Authors

Patricia Hoffman, Minnesota State University - MankatoFollow
Paul Force-Emery Mackie, Minnesota State University - MankatoFollow

Document Type

Conference Presentation

Publication Date

11-7-2013

Abstract

Our Center for Excellence & Innovation has brought together our Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning, our Center for Excellence in Scholarship and Research, Assessment Coordinator and our Educational Technologists to serve faculty in a “one-stop shopping” venue. Through integrated marketing we inform faculty of resources and opportunities for professional development working diligently to ensure that faculty not only receive needed assistance but also experience a warm, welcoming environment. Seven principles of learning space design contribute to this collaborative, learner-centered environment: comfort, aesthetics, affordance, flow, equity, blending (a mixture of technological and face-to-face pedagogical resources.

Department

Social Work

Recommended Citation

Hoffman, P. & Mackie, P.F.E. Blurring the Boundaries: Creating Collaborative Space for Excellence and Innovation. 38th Annual Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network in Higher Education Conference. Pittsburgh, PA. November 7, 2013.

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