The DTALE Model: Designing Digital and Physical Spaces for Integrated Learning Environments

Abstract Despite the widely recognised impact of both digital and physical spaces as active contributors to teaching and learning processes, relatively little is known about the learning environment. Furthermore, it is time to explore the interplay between these two spaces. Therefore, we proposed employing a holistic approach to develop a new conceptual model for Designing Teaching and Learning Environments (DTALE). To do this, the paper presents first a critical review of the research literature underpinning learning environments, with a particular interest in the integration of the physical and digital spaces, to develop the DTALE model. In the second step, the DTALE model has been developed and validated by applying the model to existing cases from different contexts. Based on the study’s findings, we outline the implications for theory and practice. Limitations and suggestions for future research are also included.

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Technology Knowledge and Learning
Published
2024-10-18
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10758-024-09784-9
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8
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Educational Environments and Student Outcomes
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Abstract Despite the widely recognised impact of both digital and physical spaces as active contributors to teaching and learning processes, relatively little is known about the learning environment. Furthermore, it is time to explore the interplay between these two spaces. Therefore, we proposed employing a holistic approach to develop a new conceptual model for Designing Teaching and Learning Environments (DTALE). To do this, the paper presents first a critical review of the research literature underpinning learning environments, with a particular interest in the integration of the physical and digital spaces, to develop the DTALE model. In the second step, the DTALE model has been developed and validated by applying the model to existing cases from different contexts. Based on the study’s findings, we outline the implications for theory and practice. Limitations and suggestions for future research are also included.

Technology Knowledge and LearningVol. 29(4)
HAN University of Applied Sciences (NL), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (BE), University of Southern Queensland (AU), University of Zurich (CH), Aarhus University (DK), Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NO), University of Wollongong (AU), Victoria University of Wellington (NZ), University of Coimbra (PT), Macquarie University (AU)
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