From: "Joan K. Lippincott" <CNI-ANNOUNCE@cni.org>
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Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 10:05:00 -0400
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Subject: Learning Space Rating System version 1 released
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For those interested in assessment of learning spaces, you will want to =
download version 1 of the newly released Learning Space Rating System =
(LSRS) available on the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) website at =
http://www.educause.edu/eli/initiatives/learning-space-rating-system

=46rom the Introduction:
"The Learning Space Rating System (LSRS) project provides a set of =
measurable criteria to assess how well the design of classrooms support =
and enable active learning activities. Noting the success of several =
architectural programs to promote sustainable building design, the LSRS =
provides a scoring system to serve as an indicator of how well a =
classroom=92s design serves the goal of active learning. The LSRS =
criteria form the basis for a rating system that will allow institutions =
to benchmark their environments against best practices within the higher =
education community."

While this version focused on formal learning spaces, primarily =
classrooms, future versions will informal spaces (such as library and =
computer center spaces) and specialized spaces.

--Joan Lippincott
CNI

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