Top Ten Things you should know about the Learning Commons

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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