Learning Research Studios

Cutting edge technology in an experimental and collaborative classroom environment

Image of a learning research studio at SDSU

The ITS Learning Research Studios (LRS) provide innovative learning spaces for faculty to experiment with state-of- the-art instructional technologies and student-centered classroom design.

LRS Reservation Request Timeline:

  • LRS reservation requests for Fall of the following year will be accepted in October. Decisions/instructor placements will be made by end of November.
  • LRS reservation requests for Spring of the following year will be accepted in February. Decisions/instructor placements will be made by end of March.

LRS spaces encourage experimenting with technologies that:

  • Support alternative models of organizing, teaching, and managing a class
  • Promote use of educational multimedia
  • Encourage interactive, interdependent, cooperative learning
  • Use wireless technologies for teaching
  • Assist with the formative student assessment of instructional approaches

Faculty who teach in the LRS are encouraged to pursue scholarly research related to pedagogical innovations in these spaces, and are supported by ITS staff and a cohort of fellow LRS faculty. 

List of LRS Spaces:

Getting Started Questions

How can I reserve time in an LRS space? – All prospective LRS faculty must complete the LRS Reservation Request form. ITS staff will acknowledge receipt of requests within two business days, and approvals will be sent following the schedule listed above. Late requests will receive a response within two business days and will be subject to availability.

How do I operate the equipment located in the LRS room? – A technician at ITS will be more than happy to provide an in depth training session, as well as best practices towards use of the room. Please call the ITS help desk at 594-5691 to schedule an appointment.

LRS Resources

LRS Getting Started Guide
Learning Glass JIT Video
Policy and Procedures
Reservation Request Form

Featured Article: Different Learning Spaces, Different Goals

Center for Teaching and Learning Resources

Scholarly Teaching
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

Support Hours
Fall & Spring:
M-Th: 7:30am - 9:40pm
F: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Summer:
M-F 7:30 am - 4:00 pm


Instructional Technology Services
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San Diego, CA 92182-8114