As the boundaries of knowledge continually expand, so too must our approaches to learning. To address this evolution, "The Learning Station Design Guide" offers a comprehensive framework for transforming education across all age groups and levels. Drawing upon years of rigorous research conducted at ITU's Center for Excellence in Education, this book presents a distilled synthesis of findings, meticulously reviewed by a distinguished panel of experts.
Originating at Istanbul Technical University, a global leader in educational quality, learning stations have proven to be a powerful and practical tool for both faculty and industry stakeholders. Through their application in numerous international research projects, these designs have been refined and disseminated to universities worldwide, particularly in Europe.
You can discover how learning stations can revolutionize the educational landscape. By empowering learners to enhance their skills and encouraging readers to become learning station designers, this book unlocks the potential for knowledge sharing on a grand scale.

Lutfiye Durak-Ata
Istanbul Technical University

Contents

PREFACE
1 INTRODUCTION 7
2 THE ‘LEARNING STATION’ MODEL 11
2.1 Glossary 11
2.2 Designing Learning Experiences and Generating LS Catalog Form 16
2.2.1 LS Information Table 16
2.2.2 Modular Design of Learning Experiences and the Use of LS Matrix 19
2.3 Writing Learning Objectives 23
2.4 Specifying the Learning Outcomes 24
2.5 Selecting the Content Delivery Modes 28
3 ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION AND LEARNER SATISFACTION 32
4 SUMMARY OF LS DESIGN PROCESS 35
5 OVERVIEW AND FUTURE PATHWAYS 39
6 REFERENCES 42
APPENDICES 44
APPENDIX A LEARNING STATION EXAMPLES 44
A.1 Examples From Undergraduate Courses (LSs Designed by Students) 44
A.2 Examples From Graduate Courses (LSs Designed by Students) 44
A.3 Examples From ITU Center for Excellence in Education (ITU CEE) 44
A.4 Examples From External Applications 44
APPENDIX B 45
B.1 Examples From Undergraduate Courses
(LSs Designed by Students) 45
B.3 Examples from ITU Center for
Excellence in Education (ITU CEE) 53
APPENDIX C RESOURCES ON LEARNING STATIONS 65

About the Authors

Emrah ACAR
Semra AHMETOLAN
Merve ÇALIMLI AKGÜN
Emine GÖRGÜL