Evolution in learning

In a technologically connected world of diverse cultures, great things can happen when we all work together and knowledge is effectively shared.

Achieving the most effective and culturally-empowered education outcomes requires a transformation of learning spaces from traditional to accessible, collaborative, technology-enhanced (ACT)-engaged environments

Through the combination of advanced technology and engaging teaching (pedagogical) methods, Transforming Learning Spaces (TLS) creates context-driven learning environments that challenge all participants to deepen their learning.

TLS believes that critical, creative, collaborative, culturally relevant and responsive approaches in teaching are vital to recognize, value and promote diversity, inclusion, equity and engagement in learning environments. Our unique pedagogical approach develops the skills, knowledge and capabilities necessary to deal with complex issues that arise at local and/or global levels.

DESIGN ELEMENTS AND APPROACH (‘ACE’)

ACCESS: Bridging Technologies

Technology agnostic – with experience and expertise built through years of using virtually all leading on-line technologies in the market in teaching environments, Transforming Learning Spaces (TLS) is able to effectively select and work with the best for the unique learning requirement

COLLABORATION: Achieving Learning and Performance Outcomes

A collaborative approach in which programs are designed by working backward from the unique learning outcomes of each requirement. From that end goal we design learning systems uniquely optimized in both technology and pedagogy to achieve the outcome.

ENGAGEMENT: Engaged Learning and Training Environments

TLS employs critical, creative, collaborative, culturally relevant and responsive approaches in teaching – vital to fully engage the valuable diverse perspective of all participants to achieve optimal results in learning for all. Our context-driven learning environments challenge all participants to deepen their learning

KEY FOCUS AREAS

The Learning Environment

Creating accessible, collaborative, technology-enhanced (ACT) – engaged learning environments.

Developing programs that integrate uniquely effective practices in teaching with the best technology for the requirement:
• How to teach effectively in the online environment
• How to continue programs in the Covid-19 environment
• Strategies to attract students

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Professional Development

Professional development to support ACT-engaged learning environments.

Broad scale training of educators across organizations or regions in 21^st century teaching skills.

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Transforming Social Communities

Cultural praxis & technology for social transformation & community development.

Using culture and the arts as a way to engage, bring together and mobilize communities in culturally relevant ways.

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Corporate Social Impacts

Connecting & engaging corporate, public and civil society organizations, through technology, for social transformation and environmental sustainability.

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Services

Consulting

Client services project or issue based
Technology-enhanced instructional and assessment strategies
Program and playbook development
Learning management system (LMS) development (synchronous; asynchronous)
- What exactly do you do here?
Capacity-building websites and workshops for educators/trainers
Modular workshops (based on Pillar or sub-Pillar focus)

Professional Development and Training

Training program leaders in 21^st century teaching skills -effective use of online technologies and cultural inclusiveness – diversity, inclusion and equity
Workshop and teaching skills training guide development

Facilitation

Connecting diverse perspectives to achieve optimal results from collaboration
- Case Study: 3 Dean’s partnership – Model where 3 universities from around the world would come together (OISE-University of Toronto; University of Melbourne; University College-London).

Connecting Partners for Global Issues

Connecting organization goals and values to social issues
Developing partner programs for corporate social and sustainability programs

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