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=Relevant Data and Readings=

The one of our main considerations of the Faculty Room design will be creating a “community-centered environment” (John Bransford’s “//Design of Learning Environments//”, [|http://books.nap.edu/html/howpeople1/ch6.html).]

In our interview findings, we have found that most faculty are only using the room for the scantron machines, in contrast, it is the hopes of our stakeholders that faculty can see the room as much more. Therefore it is our challenge to create a room design that is inviting and promotes the sense of a community. Special considerations will be faculty norms and creating an environment where they can learn from one another.

Also, other considerations are “Multitaskers” and “Pragmatic and Inductive” (Malcolm Brown’s article “//Learning Space Design Theory and Practice,//” [|http://www.educause.edu/LearningSpaces/6072)] faculty self-service users. Learning theory principles will include active and encouraging discovery. Design will include “table space for a variety of tools” and “availability of labs, equipment, and access to primary recourses."

Background | Needs Assessment | Design Concept | Floor Plan | Design Rationale | Conclusion | Our PowerPoint Presentation | Appendix A | Relevant Data and Readings