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From Commons to Classroom: Evolving Learning Spaces in Academic Libraries
Vickie Karasic and Sam Kirk presented on evolving learning spaces in academic libraries. They discussed how libraries have transitioned from traditional spaces to information commons, learning commons, and active learning classrooms that incorporate technology and collaborative spaces. They provided examples of learning spaces at different universities and discussed practical considerations for implementing new types of learning spaces, such as creating technology support plans and instructor training.
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From Commons to Classroom: Evolving Learning Spaces in Academic Libraries
- 1. From Commons toClassroom Evolving Learning Spaces in Academic Libraries Vickie Karasic and Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference September 30, 2014
- 2. What we’ll cover… • Who we are… • Why libraries? • Background on learning spaces • Applications • Practical issues • Space use • Discussion activity • Sharing/Questions Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 3. Why Libraries? “Theresearch library will survive because of the introduction of ever more and newer digital technologies, not in spite of them.” Bernard Frischer, 2002 Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 4. Information Commons •Virtual + physical space • One-stop shopping • Campus partners University of Minnesota’s “Helping U” Desk, Science Teaching & Student Services center Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 5. Weigle Information Commons Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 6. Learning Commons •Specific learning goals • Intentional learning • E-literacy skills (technology + research) Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 7. Education Commons VickieKarasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 8. Active Learning Classrooms • Began in science buildings… MIT’s TEAL Classroom NC State’s SCALE-UP Classroom Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 9. Active Learning Classrooms • Came into libraries… University of Iowa’s TILE Classroom Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 10. Collaborative Classroom VickieKarasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 11. Again, why libraries? Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 12. Applications Vickie Karasic& Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 13. Applications Surveying studentprogress in real-time Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 14. Applications Progressive learning Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 15. Applications All-in-one multimedia capabilities Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 16. Applications Activity fairs Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 17. Practical issues VickieKarasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 18. Practical issues Creatinga tech support plan Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 19. Practical issues Creatinga reservation system Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 20. Practical issues Instructortraining Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 21. Practical issues Settingexpectations Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 22. Practical issues Assessment • Surveys • Interviews with faculty/students Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 23. Space use Whiteboardpaint/wallpaper Group tables Flipped classroom Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 24. Activity: Build yourideal learning space! Think about: • Purpose • Buy-in • Financial constraints • Space planning • Using the space you already have Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
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- 26. References Heitsch, E.K. & Holley, R. P. (2011). The information and learning commons: Some reflections. The New Review of Academic Librarianship, 17(1), 64-77. Lippincott, J. K. (2012). Information commons: Meeting millennials’ needs. Journal of Library Administration, 52(6-7), 538-548. Soderdahl, P. A. (2011). Library classroom renovated as an active learning classroom. Library Hi Tech, 29(1), 83-90. Spencer, M. E. (2006). Evolving a new model: The information commons. Reference Services Review, 34(2), 242-247. Steiner, H. M., & Holley, R. P. (2009). The past, present, and possibilities of commons in the academic library. Reference Librarian, 50(4), 309-332. Van Horne, S., Murniati, C., Gaffney, J., & Jesse, M. (2012). Promoting active learning in technology-infused TILE classrooms at the University of Iowa. Journal of Learning Spaces, 1(2). Wolfe, J. A., Naylor, T., & Drueke, J. (2010). The role of the academic reference librarian in the learning commons. Reference & User Services Quarterly, 50(2), 108-113. Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 27. Image credits •Slide 1: o WIC Data Diner Booth – pennwic on Flickr o Van Pelt Library Collaborative Classroom – pennwic on Flickr • Slide 4: University of Minnesota, Helping U Desk, Science Teaching & Student Services – Photo by Vickie Karasic • Slide 5: o Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) logo – http://www.upenn.edu/curf/ o Communication Within the Curriculum (CWiC) logo – http://wic.library.upenn.edu/ o Marks logo - http://wic.library.upenn.edu/ o Pre Freshman Dinner photos – pennwic on Flickr o Weingarten Learning Resources Center logo - http://wic.library.upenn.edu/ • Slide 6: “The View from the EC” (1) – Penn Libraries Education Commons on Facebook • Slide 7: “The View from the EC” (2) – Penn Libraries Education Commons on Facebook • Slide 8: o MIT’s TEAL Classroom – http://icampus.mit.edu/projects/teal/ o North Carolina State University SCALE-UP Classroom – http://www.ncsu.edu/per/scaleup.html • Slide 9: University of Iowa’s TILE Classroom – Van Horne et al., 2012, p. 3 • Slide 10: Infographics Workshop in Collaborative Classroom – pennwic on Flickr • Slide 11: Social Media Tech Tools at PhillyDH@Penn 2014 – pennwic on Flickr Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
- 28. Image credits •Slide 12: Collaborative Classroom photo by Sam Kirk • Slide 13: Collaborative Classroom Open House – pennwic on Flickr • Slide 14: Collaborative Classroom – pennwic on Flickr • Slide 15: Comic Jam flyer by Rob Berry and the Penn English Department • Slide 16: Activity Fair – pennwic on Flickr • Slide 17: Cord photo by Sam Kirk • Slide 18: Tablet photo by Sam Kirk • Slide 19: Screenshot of Collaborative Classroom calendar – http://www.library.upenn.edu/facilities/collab.html • Slide 20: Macbook Pro image from GadgetReview.com • Slide 23: Quaker Days 2014 – pennwic on Flickr Vickie Karasic & Sam Kirk PaLA Annual Conference: September 30, 2014
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