TOM IPRI HEAD, MEDIA AND COMPUTER SERVICES LIED LIBRARY [email_address] Learning Commons:  The In in CIL
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Learning Commons -or- Information Commons -or- Library Commons -or- Learning Spaces
Notes from the Past “ Staff in the School of Information Systems at the University…say that within five years they will not need a physical library.  All their requirements will be met by the Web.” -David Baker, 1998
Notes from the Past “ A scenario gaining increasing currency is that the arrival of information superhighways, together with the development of ever more user-friendly software and cheaper hardware spells the end of the need for libraries and librarians.  It is an endless debate — unless it eventually happens.” -Ross Shimmon, 1995
Notes from the Past “ The library should become less a place and more of a process.” -William F. Birdsall, 1994 “ it is important not to see a visual image, since we are dealing with a process, not an entity.” -Patricia Battin, 1984 “ The notion that the library is a place will give way to the recognition that it is a network of information, more a concept than a building, an abstraction.” -James Govan, 1987
Notes from the Past “ A library could take shape within a computer where users literally enter through the doors of a virtual building, see stacks and books on the shelves, browse the catalogue, select a volume, open and read a text, converse with a librarian at a remote location and finally check out their chosen material.” -Jonathan Willson, 1995
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Predictions Close physical libraries Become an “abstraction” Integrate into virtual reality “ The idea of a learning commons…is pretty mainstream now.  But if you had suggested such a thing four or five years ago, people would have said ‘You want to do what with my space?’  Today, you’re in trouble if you don’t have one.” -Joseph Branin, last week
Common Characteristics Moveable furniture Wireless infrastructure Laptop support Group workstations Group study rooms Multimedia production and editing Rich application suite Laptop loans Large scale printers White boards Smart boards Tutoring services Writing services Vending machines Practice presentation room
Common Concepts Flexibility, students define space and use of space Variety of spaces (indoor, outdoor, group, individual, low-tech, high-tech) Promotion of collaboration Engaging environment, stimulation Comfort User-friendly systems Human-centered design
Common Concepts De-centeredness  Brings together technology, content, and services; librarians, IT, and student services
Common Concepts Emotional attachment to place Positive emotional experience leads to better learning
Common Concepts Cognitive theory: emphasis on “active construction of knowledge by the learner” “ Environments that provide experience, stimulate the senses, encourage the exchange of information, and offer opportunities for rehearsal, feedback, application, and transfer are most likely to support learning.” -Nancy Van Note Chism, 2006
Common Concepts Constructivist theory of learning “ learners construct knowledge by understanding new information building on their current understanding and expertise.” -Malcolm Brown, 2005
Common Concepts Four assumptions about educational environments: Space can facilitate or hinder learning Effects of environment are moderated by other factors Space should match teaching objectives, learning styles, and social setting Space should be treated same as materials and preparation -Ken A. Graetz, Michael J. Goliber, 2002
Common Concepts “ In places they see the best support for their way of working, they feel safe and so return frequently, knowing they can move through material and concepts on their own terms.  In places where they feel discomfort, a lack of connection to space and infrastructure, they leave.” -Alan R. Cattier, 2006
Common Concepts Access is not enough “ provides users with a seamless work environment so that they may access, manage, and produce information all at the same workstation.” -Joan K. Lippincott, 2006
Characteristics of Students “ Digital Mobile Independent Social Participatory” -Cyprien Lomas,  Diana G. Oblinger, 2006
Characteristics of Students ECAR Study (Sept 2007) 98% of students own computers 61% agree that IT in courses improves learning 56% convenience is the primary benefit of IT 26% say they need additional training 18 hours per week online for school, work, and recreation
Characteristics of Students Type of Device Males Females All Simple cell phone 85.3% 86.6% 86.1% Personal desktop 66.3% 57.0% 60.6% Personal laptop 73.1% 74.0% 73.7% Electronic music/video 77.0% 76.1% 76.4% Electronic game 73.5% 45.6% 56.3% PDA 15.9% 9.4% 11.9% Smartphone 14.9% 10.4% 12.0%
Characteristic of Students Almost All Students Engaged Median Frequency Create, read, send e-mail 99.9% Daily Write documents for coursework 98.6% Several times/week Use library on university/college Web site 94.7% Monthly Create presentations 91.7% Monthly
Characteristics of Students Most Students Students Engaged Median Frequency Create spreadsheets or charts 87.9% Monthly Online shopping 86.4% Monthly Create, read, send instant messages 84.1% Daily Use course management system 83.0% Several times/week Online social network 81.6% Daily Play computer games 78.3% Weekly Download Web-based music or videos 77.8% Weekly Create graphics 72.3% Monthly
Characteristics of Students Some Students Students Engaged Median Frequency Access or use wikis 41.7% Weekly Create audio/video 32.6% Once per quarter/semester Create Web pages 29.1% Once per quarter/semester Blogging 27.8% Monthly
References Baker, David. “The Multimedia Librarian in the Twenty-First Century.”  Librarian Career Development  6.10 (1998): 3.  Battin, Patricia. “The Electronic Library–A Vision for the Future.”  EDUCOM Bulletin  19.Summer (1984): 17.  Birdsall, William F.  The Myth of the Electronic Library: Librarianship and Social Change in America . Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1994.
References Borreson Caruso, Judith, and Gail Salaway.  ECAR Key Findings: The ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2007 . EDUCAUSE, 2007. Cattier, Alan R. “Navigating Toward the Next-Generation Computer Lab.”  Learning Spaces . Ed. Diana G. Oblinger.Educause, 2006. 8.1.  Graetz, Ken A., and Michael J. Goliber. “Designing Collaborative Learning Places: Psychological Foundations and New Frontiers.”  The Importance of Physical Space in Creating Supportive Learning Environments.  Ed. Van Note Chism, Nancy and Deborah J. Bickford. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2002. 13.
References Shimmon, Ross. “The Librarian at the End of the Galaxy.”  New Library World  96.1120 (1995): 43.  Van Note Chism, Nancy. “Challenging Traditional Assumptions and Rethinking Learning Spaces.”  Learning Spaces . Ed. Diana G. Oblinger.Educause, 2006. 2.1.  Waters, John K. “The Library Morphs.”  Campus Technology .April (2008).  Willson, Jonathan. “Enter the Cyberpunk Librarian: Future Directions in Cyberspace.”  Library Review  44.8 (1995): 63.
TOM IPRI HEAD, MEDIA AND COMPUTER SERVICES LIED LIBRARY [email_address] REFERENCES AVAILABLE AT: HTTP://TOMBRARIAN.WORDPRESS.COM Learning Commons:  The In in CIL

Learning Commons: The In in Cil

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    TOM IPRI HEAD,MEDIA AND COMPUTER SERVICES LIED LIBRARY [email_address] Learning Commons: The In in CIL
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    Learning Commons -or-Information Commons -or- Library Commons -or- Learning Spaces
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    Notes from thePast “ Staff in the School of Information Systems at the University…say that within five years they will not need a physical library. All their requirements will be met by the Web.” -David Baker, 1998
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    Notes from thePast “ A scenario gaining increasing currency is that the arrival of information superhighways, together with the development of ever more user-friendly software and cheaper hardware spells the end of the need for libraries and librarians. It is an endless debate — unless it eventually happens.” -Ross Shimmon, 1995
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    Notes from thePast “ The library should become less a place and more of a process.” -William F. Birdsall, 1994 “ it is important not to see a visual image, since we are dealing with a process, not an entity.” -Patricia Battin, 1984 “ The notion that the library is a place will give way to the recognition that it is a network of information, more a concept than a building, an abstraction.” -James Govan, 1987
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    Notes from thePast “ A library could take shape within a computer where users literally enter through the doors of a virtual building, see stacks and books on the shelves, browse the catalogue, select a volume, open and read a text, converse with a librarian at a remote location and finally check out their chosen material.” -Jonathan Willson, 1995
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    Predictions Close physicallibraries Become an “abstraction” Integrate into virtual reality “ The idea of a learning commons…is pretty mainstream now. But if you had suggested such a thing four or five years ago, people would have said ‘You want to do what with my space?’ Today, you’re in trouble if you don’t have one.” -Joseph Branin, last week
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    Common Characteristics Moveablefurniture Wireless infrastructure Laptop support Group workstations Group study rooms Multimedia production and editing Rich application suite Laptop loans Large scale printers White boards Smart boards Tutoring services Writing services Vending machines Practice presentation room
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    Common Concepts Flexibility,students define space and use of space Variety of spaces (indoor, outdoor, group, individual, low-tech, high-tech) Promotion of collaboration Engaging environment, stimulation Comfort User-friendly systems Human-centered design
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    Common Concepts De-centeredness Brings together technology, content, and services; librarians, IT, and student services
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    Common Concepts Emotionalattachment to place Positive emotional experience leads to better learning
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    Common Concepts Cognitivetheory: emphasis on “active construction of knowledge by the learner” “ Environments that provide experience, stimulate the senses, encourage the exchange of information, and offer opportunities for rehearsal, feedback, application, and transfer are most likely to support learning.” -Nancy Van Note Chism, 2006
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    Common Concepts Constructivisttheory of learning “ learners construct knowledge by understanding new information building on their current understanding and expertise.” -Malcolm Brown, 2005
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    Common Concepts Fourassumptions about educational environments: Space can facilitate or hinder learning Effects of environment are moderated by other factors Space should match teaching objectives, learning styles, and social setting Space should be treated same as materials and preparation -Ken A. Graetz, Michael J. Goliber, 2002
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    Common Concepts “In places they see the best support for their way of working, they feel safe and so return frequently, knowing they can move through material and concepts on their own terms. In places where they feel discomfort, a lack of connection to space and infrastructure, they leave.” -Alan R. Cattier, 2006
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    Common Concepts Accessis not enough “ provides users with a seamless work environment so that they may access, manage, and produce information all at the same workstation.” -Joan K. Lippincott, 2006
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    Characteristics of Students“ Digital Mobile Independent Social Participatory” -Cyprien Lomas, Diana G. Oblinger, 2006
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    Characteristics of StudentsECAR Study (Sept 2007) 98% of students own computers 61% agree that IT in courses improves learning 56% convenience is the primary benefit of IT 26% say they need additional training 18 hours per week online for school, work, and recreation
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    Characteristics of StudentsType of Device Males Females All Simple cell phone 85.3% 86.6% 86.1% Personal desktop 66.3% 57.0% 60.6% Personal laptop 73.1% 74.0% 73.7% Electronic music/video 77.0% 76.1% 76.4% Electronic game 73.5% 45.6% 56.3% PDA 15.9% 9.4% 11.9% Smartphone 14.9% 10.4% 12.0%
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    Characteristic of StudentsAlmost All Students Engaged Median Frequency Create, read, send e-mail 99.9% Daily Write documents for coursework 98.6% Several times/week Use library on university/college Web site 94.7% Monthly Create presentations 91.7% Monthly
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    Characteristics of StudentsMost Students Students Engaged Median Frequency Create spreadsheets or charts 87.9% Monthly Online shopping 86.4% Monthly Create, read, send instant messages 84.1% Daily Use course management system 83.0% Several times/week Online social network 81.6% Daily Play computer games 78.3% Weekly Download Web-based music or videos 77.8% Weekly Create graphics 72.3% Monthly
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    Characteristics of StudentsSome Students Students Engaged Median Frequency Access or use wikis 41.7% Weekly Create audio/video 32.6% Once per quarter/semester Create Web pages 29.1% Once per quarter/semester Blogging 27.8% Monthly
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    References Baker, David.“The Multimedia Librarian in the Twenty-First Century.” Librarian Career Development 6.10 (1998): 3. Battin, Patricia. “The Electronic Library–A Vision for the Future.” EDUCOM Bulletin 19.Summer (1984): 17. Birdsall, William F. The Myth of the Electronic Library: Librarianship and Social Change in America . Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1994.
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    References Borreson Caruso,Judith, and Gail Salaway. ECAR Key Findings: The ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2007 . EDUCAUSE, 2007. Cattier, Alan R. “Navigating Toward the Next-Generation Computer Lab.” Learning Spaces . Ed. Diana G. Oblinger.Educause, 2006. 8.1. Graetz, Ken A., and Michael J. Goliber. “Designing Collaborative Learning Places: Psychological Foundations and New Frontiers.” The Importance of Physical Space in Creating Supportive Learning Environments. Ed. Van Note Chism, Nancy and Deborah J. Bickford. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2002. 13.
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    References Shimmon, Ross.“The Librarian at the End of the Galaxy.” New Library World 96.1120 (1995): 43. Van Note Chism, Nancy. “Challenging Traditional Assumptions and Rethinking Learning Spaces.” Learning Spaces . Ed. Diana G. Oblinger.Educause, 2006. 2.1. Waters, John K. “The Library Morphs.” Campus Technology .April (2008). Willson, Jonathan. “Enter the Cyberpunk Librarian: Future Directions in Cyberspace.” Library Review 44.8 (1995): 63.
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    TOM IPRI HEAD,MEDIA AND COMPUTER SERVICES LIED LIBRARY [email_address] REFERENCES AVAILABLE AT: HTTP://TOMBRARIAN.WORDPRESS.COM Learning Commons: The In in CIL