ALCOVE

The ALCOVE (Active Learning Classroom of Valuable Experiences) is a unique space that fosters a close partnership between UITS Learning Spaces, instructors, and students. The classroom provides a dedicated space to explore a variety of emerging technologies in a focused and controlled atmosphere, while continuously gathering instructor and student input to drive changes. 

Learn about the ALCOVE Fellows Program

The ALCOVE offers five group collaboration screens for up to six students each.
There are two large whiteboards at the front of the room with a large instructor display in the center.
Instructors can wirelessly share and manage the content from their device to any location in the classroom.
Instructors can remotely connect in the classroom to share classroom audio, video and instructor or student content with in-classroom participants as well as remote participants.

ALCOVE Impact

ALCOVE Fellows are provided several opportunities throughout their tenure teaching in the ALCOVE to share their experiences. They participate in two general collaboration sessions per semester during which they share with each other what is working for them in the space and what they need help exploring further. Fellows also participate in an individual interview near the end of the semester to examine their final thoughts on teaching in the ALCOVE classroom.

Students learning in the ALCOVE are asked to complete an anonymous survey sharing more about their experiences during their time in the classroom.

All responses are summarized into themed categories and compiled in a report (with care taken to remove any personal identifying factors). Each of these summary reports can be found below.

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