Analysis

Sources of data for analysis: Use extant institutional data, and to talk with teachers and students who would use the space as well as staff who are responsible for supporting and funding the space Also, 
 * Content and articles discussed in class.
 * Lessons learned from case studies and guest speakers presented in class.
 * Articles and links provided below within the WebQuest resources (these are not required readings, rather they are for you to use as you wish).
 * New data you may gather from individuals who represent various stakeholder groups.
 * Benchmarking what others have done.

Consider the following sources for data collection:
 * Extant data
 * floor plans, photos, sketches, etc. of the room as it is today


 * Observation of the space in use (or similar/inspiration spaces)


 * Visit an actual space similar to your assigned design challenge space. Find one that you have **never** been and reflect a little on what kind of learning happens there, what kind of learning **could** happen there, and what some roles of such a space could or should be?
 * Interviews, email, or phone calls with:
 * Site leadership
 * Teachers/students who currently use the space
 * Teachers/students who rarely or never use the space
 * Site support staff
 * Other stakeholders (parents, trustees, etc.)


 * Benchmarking other campuses and organizations with cutting edge learning spaces and/or resource centers.

Remember, when contacting real people as data sources, please use their time, and yours, wisely. For instance, have only one person from your team serve as the point of contact with a particular source.

What data do we have about how this space might be used and what sort of funding (realistically) might be available for the project?