The Learning Commons: Social Learning Spaces in The Library

THE LEARNING COMMONS
SOCIAL LEARNING SPACES IN THE LIBRARY

Head Librarian, UP College of Engineering Library
Sharon Maria S. Esposo-Betan
Friday, June 15, 2012
learning: THE OLD-SCHOOL VIEWPOINT
Learning only happens in a classroom.
Learning only happens at xed times.
Learning is an individual activity.
The classroom always has a front.
Learning demands privacy and removal of distractions.
DEBUNKED!
AND LIBRARIES WERE
dark and gloomy cramped dusty

WITH
antiquated equipment not-so-friendly librarians
WHAT HAPPENS IN A
library?
reading relaxing sleeping individual or group study web surng information production multimedia content creation mentoring browsing research
AND meeting and socializing having fun viewing exhibitions participating in programs appreciating art
THANKS TO NEW TECHNOLOGIES,
libraries have become modern social learning spaces.

THE
net GENERATION
THE
net GENERATION
always online multitasking short attention span technologically adaptable independent, personalized
Should libraries care about the changing face of studentry?
YES.
social learning
social learning
Learning takes place in individuals minds, and it takes place as a social, participatory process.
social learning
COMPONENTS
MEANING PRACTICE COMMUNITY IDENTITY learning as an experience learning as doing learning as belonging learning as being
.The library can play a role in promoting social learning in all the above forms of providing a place where individuals interact with others to deepen their understanding of a topic and also to learn how to get along with others and learn how to make collaborative decisions as a group or as a team.
AN EXAMPLE IS
a dynamic and collaborative environment that provides assistance to students with information needs.
combines individual and group study spaces, indepth reference service, and instruction from a variety of sources.
THE LEARNING COMMONS KEY CONCERNS:
learning, writing, technology use and research

PURPOSE
To make student learning experience easier and more enjoyable.

WHY CREATE A LEARNING COMMONS FOR LIBRARIES?

IT IS A RESPONSE TO the way students behave the way they learn the way they are taught
CHANGES IN USER BEHAVIOR
CHANGES IN USER BEHAVIOR

decline in physical visits decline in lending rise in use of e-resources expectation of instant service lack of time on part of users technology being integral libraries no longer quiet places eating and drinking mobile phone use is a right
CHANGES IN LEARNING PATTERNS

NOWADAYS THE TYPICAL STUDENT
CHANGES IN LEARNING PATTERNS

NOWADAYS THE TYPICAL STUDENT sees the Web as a one-stop-shop for information needs expects to nd anything online doesnt want to wait uses various technology-enhanced communication and media
CHANGES IN TEACHING PATTERNS
CHANGES IN TEACHING PATTERNS

focus on learning than being taught groupwork has become common problem-based learning
CHARACTERISTICS
CHARACTERISTICS
student-centered provides easy access to electronic information resources supports exible learning methodologies provides a single point of access to support services
KEY PRINCIPLES (THE 3 COS)
KEY PRINCIPLES (THE 3 COS) co-location
KEY PRINCIPLES (THE 3 COS) co-location cooperation
KEY PRINCIPLES (THE 3 COS) co-location cooperation collaboration
SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY

LEV VYGOTSKY
SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY

LEV VYGOTSKY
INDIVIDUALS LEARN MORE WHEN IN GROUPS.
AT UP ENGGLIBS LEARNING COMMONS FOR EXAMPLE...

Web and multimedia stations
FOR WEB SURFING, DOCUMENT EDITING, AND MULTIMEDIA
Collaborative workstations
FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND GROUP COURSEWORK
Multimedia room
FOR VIDEO PRESENTATIONS AND LECTURES
Discussion room
FOR GROUP STUDY SESSIONS AND STUDENT MEETINGS

Interactive smartboard
DIGITAL WHITEBOARD WITH TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONALITY
Kindle readers
PRE-LOADED WITH ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE E-BOOKS
iPod touch
PRE-LOADED WITH AUDIOVISUAL LECTURES FROM iTUNES U
MANAGING THE LEARNING COMMONS
MANAGING THE LEARNING COMMONS

Notication system allowing staff to send messages and announcements to workstations
Timetracker and statistics counter app
learning commons?
WHY CREATE A
ONE-STOP SHOP
A FULLY-REALIZED LEARNING COMMONS SHOULD...
Consider success in student learning as its main goal by providing a range of services in a convenient location where students gather to work.
Consider success in student learning as its main goal by providing a range of services in a convenient location where students gather to work. Include a staff that facilitates debate, discussion, cooperation and collaboration between students, librarians, Learning Commons partners, faculty and staff.
Install sufcient information technology, including computers, printers, scanners, copiers, wireless, electrical outlets, databases,up to datesoftware and other digital resources.
Install sufcient information technology, including computers, printers, scanners, copiers, wireless, electrical outlets, databases,up to datesoftware and other digital resources. Offer students instruction and assistancein this technology, and raise awareness about the types of digital resources that exist in the Learning Commons.
Support the development of Information Literacy, in a physical and virtual manner, to reach more students.
Support the development of Information Literacy, in a physical and virtual manner, to reach more students. Provide an accessible and aesthetically pleasing work space that includes group study rooms, social space, and quiet space.
Assess itself on a regular basis to make sure it is providing the best possible service to students.
Assess itself on a regular basis to make sure it is providing the best possible service to students. Teach the responsible use of information, and foster the philosophy of the commons - open access, freedom of information and community.
SOCIAL LEARNING SPACES ! (like Learning Commons)! IN THE LIBRARY?"

We see that we are well on our way of being a social academic library bringing in non traditional functions like classrooms, event programming, and cafes into the library and being a social learning space. . Learning as experience . Learning as doing . Learning as belonging and ..Learning as becoming can take place in our library.
WILL LEARNING COMMONS REPLACE LIBRARIES?

NO.
It will not replace the physical library but TLC is a new form of service and technologically enabled learning space to make students learn more and become productive.
THANK YOU AND GOOD DAY TO ALL.

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THE LEARNING COMMONS

SOCIAL LEARNING SPACES IN THE LIBRARY

Sharon Maria S. Esposo-Betan

Friday, June 15, 2012

learning: THE OLD-SCHOOL VIEWPOINT

Friday, June 15, 2012

Learning only happens in a classroom.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Learning only happens at xed times.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Learning is an individual activity.

Friday, June 15, 2012

The classroom always has a front.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Learning demands privacy and removal of distractions.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Friday, June 15, 2012

AND LIBRARIES WERE

dark and gloomy cramped dusty

antiquated equipment not-so-friendly librarians

Friday, June 15, 2012

Friday, June 15, 2012

Friday, June 15, 2012

Friday, June 15, 2012

THANKS TO NEW TECHNOLOGIES,

libraries have become modern social learning spaces.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Friday, June 15, 2012

Should libraries care about the changing face of studentry?

Friday, June 15, 2012

Friday, June 15, 2012