Forsyth Library Cynthia Garrety Feb. 20, 2015 Fort Hays State University

1. THE LEARNING COMMONS
The Top 10 Things you should
know about Forsyth Library's
Learning Commons
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2. 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

3. 10- connections to other learning
environments (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?

4. 9 - connections to global conversations
- Options for Skype, Google Hangout and Facetime
conversations
-Times Talks
-Global Leadership
-Swipe Out Hunger Event
- Others?

5. 8 - connections to the world's knowledge
sources
- Helpful and knowledgeable staff
- Your own personal librarian ;)
- Educational technology support
- NY Times access
- Databases, digital video, ebooks, special
collections

6. 7 - informal and formal spaces
- group study and collaborative learning spaces
- individual study areas
- computer workstation clusters
- power outlets for charging equipment
- moveable furniture

7. Horizon Report for Higher Ed 2015
1yr or less BYOD
2 - 3 yrs
Makerspaces
Key trends:
Redesigning of Learning Spaces
(1-2 yrs)
Challenges
Blending informal and formal
learning
Digital Literacy

10. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/development/thinkspace

11. http://campustechnology.com/pages/articlepages/2010/june-2010-
7-tips-for-building-collaborative-learning-spaces-photos.aspx

12. https://plus.google.com/105314548122656114707/videos

13. http://usm.maine.edu/learningcommons/learning-spaces

14. http://ksainteriors.blogspot.com/2010/06/project-spotlight-learning-commons-at.html

15. 6 - classroom and workshop sessions
available

16. 5 - equipment checkout and support

17. 4 - presentation support and practice

18. 3 - multimedia creation equipment and support

19. 2 - one-to-one educational technology
support and training

20. 1- cheaper coffee than Starbucks!

21. The Learning Commons
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