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https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-2021-32
https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-2021-32
05 Oct 2021
 | 05 Oct 2021
Status: this discussion paper is a preprint. It has been under review for the journal Geoscience Communication (GC). The manuscript was not accepted for further review after discussion.

The University Campus as a Learning Environment: the role of a Campus-based Living Lab in a Blended Teaching and Learning Environment

Steven L. Rogers, Adam J. Jeffery, Jamie K. Pringle, Antonia C. Law, Alexandre Nobajas, Katie Szkornik, Angela C. Turner, Adam Moolna, and Luke Hobson

Abstract. “Living Labs” provide stakeholders with an authentic and spontaneous environment in which innovations and technologies can be developed. This paper highlights the use of Living Labs as an educational teaching and learning environment. We give examples of practice currently used and present a conceptual framework for pedagogic design of activities and assessment in a Living Lab environment. The examples provided are based around current HE under/post-graduate taught assessment and activities. We suggest that Living Labs, particularly campus based Living Labs, are an excellent opportunity for education providers to provide experiences for students that are realistic, promote empowerment of students, and are spontaneous, promoting student inclusivity and sustainability. Living Labs can introduce opportunities for inter- and transdisciplinarity and cross-cultural working and can provide an excellent base for education for sustainability.

Competing interests: Some authors are members of the editorial board of Geoscience Communication. The peer-review process was guided by an independent editor, and the authors have also no other competing interests to declare..

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