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Nova Chemicals Learning Common Has What It Takes Inspiring spaces for learning are a vital component to the success of students. RDCs new NOVA Chemicals Learning Common is a perfect example of that vitality in action.鼓舞人心的空间是学生成功的重要组成成分。RDC的新Chemicals学习共享是一个完美的例子Named to honour NOVA Chemicals a major donor that continues to support programs, facilities and scholarships in the Building Communities Through Learning (BCTL) expansion this innovative space is already leaving a lasting impact on the campus community.入选荣誉新星的Chemicals钜额捐献将继续支持项目、设施和奖学金通过学习建筑社区 (BCTL)扩张这种创新的空间将持久地影响了校园社区。Students from Welding, Heavy Equipment Technician, Carpentry, and Automotive Service Technician programs have been making excellent use of the space since its opening last January.“We surveyed students who were assigned to the NOVA Chemicals Learning Common for the theory portion of their classes,” says Donna Hennig, Associate Dean, Trades and Manufacturing Technologies. “In the case of Carpentry and Welding the major users so far this was generally for three hours per day as part of the Competency Based Apprenticeship Training (CBAT). The survey ratings were overwhelmingly positive.”What students are saying about the new NOVA Chemicals Learning Common: I like that all the trades are in a common room. It allows more communication and sharing of ideas amongst the fellow students. 所有的都在一个房间。使我们可以有更多的思想交流和分享Good for group study and computer work. 对小组学习和计算机工作很有帮助I like the natural lighting, open space and choice to sit on a couch or chair. 喜欢这里的自然光，开放的空间而且可以选择坐椅子还是沙发I find the instructors to be readily available and easy to find.这里的导师可以随叫随到而且可以很容易找到他们I cant wait for my dad to see all the new resources RDC has to offer. He went to RDC for welding when the shop was at a different location in Red Deer. “The NOVA Chemicals Learning Common symbolizes the future of on and off campus trades learning spaces and trades education,” says Michael Kulchisky, Dean, Trades and Manufacturing Technologies. “It enables students to take part in and experience a learning environment and support systems that will meet their learning styles and approaches.”它使学生积极参与和体验能满足他们的学习方式和途径的学习环境和支持系统, While the Nova Chemicals Learning Common primarily serves trades students with a focus on flexible and supported learning, testing, tutoring and technology for small groups, the space will eventually benefit the entire campus community. Another use is for the Learning Resources Division Testing and Circulation Services. Outside of scheduled class times, professional tutor services are available, and after 3:00 PM on weekdays, RDC students and community members alike can access the space.Nova Chemicals 学习型共享空间的主要任务是为学生学习常见的交易服务,并把焦点集中在灵活和支持学习、测试、辅导、技术的小组上,空间将最终有利于整个校园社区。另一种作用是学习资源分区，测试和循环服务。计划之外的时间,专业的导师服务是可以得到的, 周一至周五下午3:00后RDC,学生和社区成员可以以同样的方式访问空间。“One of the best things about it is the way it was designed to be flexible,” Donna Hennig adds. “We can and will be making changes to better meet the students needs.”其中最好的一点就是它设计的灵