Classroom Improvements

The Teaching and Learning Spaces team is primarily responsible for updating Registrar-controlled teaching and learning spaces in need of updates to support flexible and active teaching, but is also available to offer insights into other classroom renovations and new builds on campus.

Projects in progress

Classroom Overview of work Approximate dates More details
"EdTech Sandbox"

Support Waterloo’s preparation for the next generation of teaching and learning by providing a flexible, high-tech physical and virtual space facilitating collaboration and experimentation with educational and presentation technologies.

January 2024-2025 (pilot) Information about the "EdTech Sandbox"
Classroom technology renewal

Provide more flexible learning options for blended and remote learning by equipping them with:

  • collaborative audio-visual technology to facilitate synchronous, multi-site learning, regardless of locale
  • upgrade projectors and other AV system components
Ongoing 2021-2025 Spotlight on the classroom technology renewal
MC 2065/2066 Redesign for flexible learning, including hybrid technology. Address accessibility and safety concerns. 2022-2025 Spotlight on MC 2065-2066
PHYS 235 Redesign for use as an active learning classroom 2022-2024 Spotlight on PHYS 235

Completed projects

Room Overview of work Approximate dates More details
*PAS-1229 Redesign for flexible use of space 2023

Spotlight on PAS-1229

OPT-347 Update

2021

Spotlight on OPT-347

*B2-350 Redesign for flexible use of space 2018-2019

Spotlight on B2-350

*PAS-1241 Redesign for flexible use of space 2019

Spotlight on PAS-1241

*Flexible classrooms require booking through the Registrar's Office (select Scheduling and Exams/Request to Use a Flexible Classroom)