Welcome to Learning@Richmond, a newsletter focused on teaching and learning, with technical tips and news from The Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology.

Related links:

• Learning Spaces - October 2007 - take a look at pictures of formal and informal learning spaces at the University of Richmond, including several recently rennovated classrooms. This Flickr presentation was prepared for the October 18 PETE lunch, "New Learning Spaces on Campus: A Virtual Tour".
• Learning Spaces - a recent collection of learning space theory and case studies from colleges and universities. This EDUCAUSE book is available free online as an Acrobat PDF. Read the entire book or select the chapters you find of interest.
• Learning Space Design - This web resource from the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative provides overviews, examples, presentations and links to relevant web sites.

In the April 2007 issue, learn how Sydney Watts focuses on her students' research skills in both entry level and higher level courses. Also find out about Learning 2007, a day-long conference with a focus on teaching, learning, research and technology to be held Tuesday, May 8.

Related links:

• Digital Archives - A selected list of digital archives available through the University of Richmond Libraries' web site.
• Learning 2007 - Visit the conference web site to learn more about sessions and two additional days of workshops sponsored by NITLE.

In the March 2007 issue, Nuray Grove talks about making international students comfortable in Richmond's academic environment. Also Richmond students blogging from Shanghai and information on Creative Commons.

Related links:

• Practical Tips to Help International Students Who Speak English as a Second Language
• Global Cities - Shanghai blog
• 7 Things You Should Know About Creative Commons

In the December 2006 issue Joe Hoyle takes time on sabbatical to teach a class. Also, getting to your Windows Desktop quickly and how to receive news headlines in your Mac screensaver. You can read Joe Hoyle's book Tips and Thoughts on Improving Teaching.

In the September 2006 issue, we review the September 20th PETE lunch panel, which included Joe Hoyle, David Leary, Dan Fabian and Pete LeViness, as they discussed "What can faculty do to change the academic environment?". You can also read David Leary's "Some Unsystematic But Not Entirely Random Thoughts About Teaching and Learning at UR." You can also watch a video of the session.

In the August 2006 issue, (PDF) Gardner Campbell discusses extending the classroom and methods of communication. Also: What's new in Blackboard 7, Mac Widgets, Windows XP Power Toys and Online collaboration with Adobe Breeze.

In the April 2006 issue, (PDF) hear how John Paul Jones in the Law School engages students in and out of class. Also: Web Logs or Blogging, Renaming multiple images in Windows, using the Mac's Dictionary, and Back Up Your Blackboard Gradebook and Archive Your Course.

In the March 2006 issue, (PDF) hear how Amy Treonis in Biology changed her approach in the classroom to improve the learning experience.  Also: The Information Services Infomercial, Sorting your start menu in Windows, taking a picture of your Screen on the Mac, and student photo rosters in Blackboard.

We welcome suggestions for future teaching profiles and questions for our technical tips columns.  Contact Kevin Creamer with your ideas.