Studio B – Discovery Lab is a dynamic and adaptable space dedicated to the exploration of digital technologies. It is located in the Neville Scarfe Building, Room 1009, in the Faculty of Education (FoE).
Studio B serves as a hub where faculty members can engage with a rotating selection of software, platforms, and apps, specifically curated to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
Watch our video tour to discover the unique features of Studio B!
Studio B – Discovery Lab offers an avenue for FoE instructors to experiment with new and emerging technologies and investigate their educational applications. It allows instructors to learn about digital tools in a hands-on way, with support from LDDI’s skilled team of learning designers and learning technologists. Studio B also serves as a space for instructors to bring their classes on field trips, facilitating student learning and experimentation. Field trips and workshops are available by request.
Exhibitions are regularly refreshed to showcase new digital tools, ensuring that FoE educators remain at the forefront of emerging educational technologies. Studio B also facilitates collaborations with other units at UBC to offer expertise and hardware that might not otherwise be accessible to FoE instructors.
Want to learn more about what Studio B has to offer? Take a listen to our podcast! Play the audio below or download the transcript to hear more about this exciting learning space.
Google. (2024). Studio B Discovery Lab Podcast. NotebookLM [AI-generated audio summary]. https://notebooklm.google/
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To access Studio B – Discovery Lab, please contact LDDI to discuss your needs. We will work with you to design an experience in the Lab that suits your learning goals and desired outcomes. Please note that we can only accommodate requests for workshops with the current technology exhibition. If there is a particular technology you would like us to showcase in the future, let us know and we will consider bringing it in. Email us to book a field trip or guided experience.