Learning SpaceGuidelinesv1.1.2Produced by:Information Services Division University College LondonMay 2014
Learning Spaces GuidelinesGeneric Guidelines: 10If the space cannot be adequately naturally ventilated to maintain a comfortable learning environment
Learning Spaces GuidelinesGeneric Guidelines: 11above: recessed feature lightingLighting controls should be available in close proximity to the entran
Learning Spaces GuidelinesGeneric Guidelines: 121 5623 7OFF4LEARNERSPRESENTERLEARNERSPRESENTERBOARD/SCREEN BOARD/SCREENBOARD/SCREENLEARNERSPRESENTERBO
Learning Spaces GuidelinesGeneric Guidelines: 13Wi-fi network connectivity should be viewed as a basic requirement of any learning space regardless of
Learning Spaces GuidelinesGeneric Guidelines: 14a standard to pass onto architects and designers of our learning spaces.On a practical level sources o
Learning Spaces GuidelinesGeneric Guidelines: 15The selection of appropriate microphone types is covered in Section 3.08.Every space that has an induc
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Learning Spaces GuidelinesAV & Teaching Station: 17Section 3: AV Facilities and Teaching StationThe audio visual facilities within learning spaces
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAV & Teaching Station: 18The interface design should follow best practice for touch controlled devices (e.g. smartphones
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAV & Teaching Station: 19In addition to the resident PC there should be the facility to connect a portable computer, tab
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Learning Spaces GuidelinesAV & Teaching Station: 20above: illustration of visualiser with recessed into worktopExpectations of both students and s
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAV & Teaching Station: 21Microphones in teaching spaces provide signal input to some or all of the following:Assistive l
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAV & Teaching Station: 22(usually built into the audio equipment) longer cable runs and easier multiple loudspeaker inst
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAV & Teaching Station: 23Where it is most appropriate to utilise a data/video projector as the primary display technolog
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAV & Teaching Station: 24The dimensions of the projected image in learning spaces should be proportional to the viewing
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAV & Teaching Station: 25measure min viewing distanceto calculate viewing angles1200mm(if not UST)seated eye height take
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAV & Teaching Station: 26Display panels with a soft screen surface should be avoided because of the risk of accidental o
Learning Spaces GuidelinesSmall Classrooms: 27Section 4: Small Classrooms (< 10 capacity)These spaces are defined as having movable furniture, flat fl
Learning Spaces GuidelinesSmall Classrooms: 28of the classroom should be such that it is possible to freely walk around the class without disturbing s
Learning Spaces GuidelinesClassrooms: 29Section 5: ClassroomsThese spaces are defined as having movable furniture, flat floors and range in capacity fro
Learning Spaces GuidelinesContents: 3Workbook contentsAbout these guidelines 5Section 1: Types of learning space 7Section 2: Generic Guidance for al
Learning Spaces GuidelinesClassrooms: 30be positioned between 1000mm and 1500mm from the wall/board surface so that the pickup area is biased in favou
Learning Spaces GuidelinesClassrooms: 31and a number of manufacturers make boards to this specification. In these circumstances an Ultra-Short Throw (U
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Learning Spaces GuidelinesSmall Lecture Theatres: 33Section 6: Small Lecture Theatres (< 50 capacity)UCL is atypical in the sector in that it has s
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Learning Spaces GuidelinesLarge Lecture Theatres: 35Section 7: Large Lecture TheatresThese spaces are defined as having fixed seating and vary greatly i
Learning Spaces GuidelinesLarge Lecture Theatres: 36The traditional layout of the audience seating in large lecture theatres is long, single rows with
Learning Spaces GuidelinesLarge Lecture Theatres: 37above: example lecture theatre layout to support small group workEven in lecture theatres where se
Learning Spaces GuidelinesLarge Lecture Theatres: 38IT provision for students in lecture theatres is minimal but as per Section 2.06 the Wi-Fi infrast
Learning Spaces GuidelinesLarge Lecture Theatres: 39In large lecture theatres there should be four wearable microphones provided. The logic for provid
Learning Spaces GuidelinesContents: 4Section 6: Small Lecture Theatres (< 50 capacity) 33The purpose of small lecture theatres 33Technology in sm
Learning Spaces GuidelinesLarge Lecture Theatres: 40Notwithstanding the technological solutions outlined above, and the likelihood that one of those
Learning Spaces GuidelinesComputer Cluster Rooms: 41Section 8: Computer Cluster RoomsThese spaces are defined as having desktop PCs.Computer cluster ro
Learning Spaces GuidelinesComputer Cluster Rooms: 42above: example of a ‘hexagon table’ cluster room layoutabove: example of a ‘jagged edge table’ clu
Learning Spaces GuidelinesComputer Cluster Rooms: 43Dimensions Work table/desk typeType A Type B Type C Type DFully Adjustable Fully selectable Fixed
Learning Spaces GuidelinesComputer Cluster Rooms: 44Below is key information from BS EN 527-1:2011.t2t1f1g1h1500600above: BS EN 527-1:2011 seated post
Learning Spaces GuidelinesComputer Cluster Rooms: 45As more students bring their own portable devices onto campus the University should consider how t
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Learning Spaces GuidelinesAppendices and Further information: 47Appendix 1: UCL standard classroomFrontVitreous EnamelProjection Board1920mm x 1200mmI
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAppendices and Further information: 48All other rack equipment as per specification list:Extron IN1608 Scaling Presentation
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAppendices and Further information: 49Equipment category Make and model CommentAmplifiers and mixers Extron XPA 1002 Power am
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAbout these guidelines: 5About these guidelinesThese guidelines have been produced to help those who are requesting, specify
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAppendices and Further information: 50Equipment category Make and model CommentUnicol PoleTop-Tec 105-SUMP-2Unicol Double Sw
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAppendices and Further information: 51Appendix 4: Example teaching station user instructionsAV: Quick Start GuideTo turn on
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAppendices and Further information: 52Accessing your files on the PCUsing a USB flash driveAfter logging into the PC, plug you
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAppendices and Further information: 53Appendix 5: Cluster room PC installation guideFebruary 2014 ISD Project Management
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAppendices and Further information: 54February 2014 ISD Project Management Team Page 2 of 6 SecurityCages and Mo nito
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAppendices and Further information: 55February 2014 ISD Project Management Team Page 3 of 6 MonitorBrack etsMonitorOn
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAppendices and Further information: 56February 2014 ISD Project Management Team Page 4 of 6 AllinOneSecuri tyAll-i
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAppendices and Further information: 57February 2014 ISD Project Management Team Page 5 of 6 TrunkingPow er and Dat
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAppendices and Further information: 58February 2014 ISD Project Management Team Page 6 of 6 ThingstoAvoidDataandPow
Learning Spaces GuidelinesAppendices and Further information: 59Other relevant UCL guidanceUCL Fire Safety Technical Notes & Mandatory Instruction
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Learning Spaces GuidelinesGeneric Guidelines: 7Section 1: Types of learning spaceThere are a variety of types of learning space within UCL. Below are
Learning Spaces GuidelinesGeneric Guidelines: 8Non-space facilities – these are not specific spaces but instead facilities that support student learnin
Learning Spaces GuidelinesGeneric Guidelines: 9Section 2: Generic Guidance for all Learning SpacesAll learning spaces should be as accessible to learn
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