I've forwarded Jan's query to my colleagues in the Creativity CETL here, whose space is covered with write on walls, in case they can help.
Can I also encourage Sandra and her students to use some of the giant folding sheets (rather like blank Ordnance Survey maps) which are great for this purpose? They allow students to see the overall picture, but because they also fold up into a notebook size, you can concentrate on one bit at a time when you want to, and also carry them around very easily. Students and staff keep coming up with new uses - included mapping PhD research - for the Learnhigher Big Draw sheets that we commissioned and we are now distributing academic year planners in a similar design. See www.foldedsheet.com for the full range (and I'm not getting commission on these - I just think they are fantastic!)
Best wishes
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From: learning development in higher education network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sandra Sinfield
Sent: 06 October 2008 14:33
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Subject: Re: Write-on walls
I would also love to know the best version to use and the best supplier,
please let us all know - and please share your pictures later?
I am always encouraging students to write their notes on their walls at
home; to immerse themselves in their learning - it would be great to do
this in practice in my room at work.
Best
Sandra
Jan Sellers wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> A very practical query. We are planning to install a write-on wall
> surface on one wall of our seminar room: I'm talking about the
> white-board type surface that comes on a roll like wallpaper. I've seen
> examples elsewhere, installed a few years ago as the CETLS got underway,
> and have enjoyed using these during workshops. I know that people
> sometimes find it useful to photograph the work that's been done on
> these walls - but the glare from the shiny surface is a bit of a
> problem. Does anyone have more recent experience of write-on surfaces,
> and can suggest suppliers? Is there a matt version out there, or
> versions to avoid at all costs? and any other warnings or encouragement
> before we cover the wall with whiteboard? (apart from the obvious: use
> whiteboard markers only!) All thoughts and advice very welcome -
>
> Jan
>
> Dr Jan Sellers
> Creative Learning Fellow
> Unit for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching
> Drill Hall Library
> University of Kent, Medway Campus
> Pembroke, Chatham Maritime, Kent ME4 4AG.
>
> Please use email or telephone 020-8539-5042 or mobile 0775-126-2052).
>
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Learning Area Coordinator (reading & notemaking) Learn Higher CETL
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