The attached bibliography is more useful for designing computer laboratories than computer classrooms. Mentions the necessity of having additional work space for the day to day operations of a bibliographic instruction program and speculates about the impact of new technologies. Provides a historical contextual view of the design of bibliographic instruction facilities. Knirk, F.G. Instructional Facilities for the Information Age . Knirk is a professor in the Department of Educational Psychology and Technology at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and a well-published author in the field of educational facilities design.
Additional sections discuss grouped and individualized learning environments and audiovisual media.
Many specific measurements and recommendations are given, including viewing angles, light levels, workstation requirements and classroom space configurations. Although the focus is on elementary and secondary educational buildings, the majority of the content is applicable to higher education settings as well and, given its easily accessible nature as an ERIC Information Analysis Product, this text should be read by any librarian planning an electronic classroom. Universities Wrestle With the Design of Tomorrow's High-Tech Classroom. Reports the thoughts and projects of higher education professionals exploring the issue of high-tech classrooms and describes the current state of uncertainty and ambiguity that exists with respect to classroom design. Identifies difficulties and frustrations as well as possible classroom design solutions.