top ten things you should know about the learning commons
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THE LEARNING COMMONS
The Top 10 Things you shouldknow about Forsyth Library'sLearning Commons
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definition:a learning commons is built around the notion of connectivity:
-to other learning environments-to global conversations-to the world's knowledge sources-informal and formal
(Weigle, 2015) University of Pennsylvania
10- connections to other learningenvironments (university partnerships)
-Writing Center-MakerSpace-Center for New Media-Tiger Food Exchange-Center for Language and Culture-Center for Civic Leadership-American Democracy Project-What about your area next?
9 - connections to global conversations
- Options for Skype, Google Hangout and Facetimeconversations-Times Talks-Global Leadership -Swipe Out Hunger Event- Others?
8 - connections to the world's knowledgesources
- Helpful and knowledgeable staff- Your own personal librarian ;)- Educational technology support- NY Times access- Databases, digital video, ebooks, specialcollections
7 - informal and formal spaces- group study and collaborative learning spaces- individual study areas- computer workstation clusters- power outlets for charging equipment- moveable furniture
Horizon Report for Higher Ed 20151yr or less BYOD
2 - 3 yrsMakerspaces
Key trends: Redesigning of Learning Spaces
(1-2 yrs)
ChallengesBlending informal and formal
learningDigital Literacy
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/development/thinkspace
http://campustechnology.com/pages/articlepages/2010/june-2010-7-tips-for-building-collaborative-learning-spaces-photos.aspx
https://plus.google.com/105314548122656114707/videos
http://usm.maine.edu/learningcommons/learning-spaces
http://ksainteriors.blogspot.com/2010/06/project-spotlight-learning-commons-at.html
6 - classroom and workshop sessionsavailable
5 - equipment checkout and support
4 - presentation support and practice
3 - multimedia creation equipment and support
2 - one-to-one educational technologysupport and training
1- cheaper coffee than Starbucks!
The Learning Commons
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