Learning Commons at CapU: What Is Our Vision?
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Overview of the Learning Commons model, it's adaptable nature and ultimate goals.
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Learning Commonsat CapUWhat is our vision?
Learning CommonsWhat is it?
The model: • an academic “village green” or commons• flexible, multi-purpose• physical and virtual options• collaboration space -learning, research,
projects • student-centred, not top-down
‘7 Things You Should Know About the Modern Learning Commons’, Educause, 2011. Accessed 20 February 2012
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information
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A Learning Commons facilitates connections.
‘7 Things You Should Know About the Modern Learning Commons’, Educause, 2011. Accessed 20 February 2012
Learning CommonsWhat is it?
• flexible model allows for• adaptation to specific student
needs• adaptation to institutional mission• gradual implementation• implementation as budget allows
Learning CommonsWhat is it?
• heavily used wherever it appears
Learning CommonsWhat is it?
• usually in or near the Library• library = ??• information literacy• library as place• information hub and meeting
space• ‘steeped in academia’
Learning CommonsWhat is it?
• usually in or near the Library• flexible meeting spaces• easy access to information• assistance – f2f & virtual• 24/7• information literacy• research
Learning CommonsComponents
• integrates student services but doesn’t replace them• “one-stop shop” – students
don’t have to guess where to get help
• drop-in , varying permanence
Learning CommonsWhat is it?
• integrates student services but doesn’t replace them• help desks for wide variety of
student support services• schedule changes with rhythm
of academic year
Learning CommonsComponents
• more than a lab/social space• enhances and promotes
technology• refuelling station – mental and
physical• studies: students mix social and
learning
Learning CommonsWhat is it?
• more than a lab/social space• hardware & software• assistance for technology• cafe
Learning CommonsComponents
• peer opportunities• students more comfy with other
students, less threatened• first point of contact• training required• leadership, resume building
Learning CommonsWhat is it?
• peer opportunities• tutoring• technical assistance• coaching• referrals
• paid, honorarium or volunteer
Learning CommonsComponents
The Learning Commons in BC (2011) This video is a collaboration of several Vancouver schools, the Irving K.
Barber Learning Centre at UBC, Reel Youth and the Libraries and Literacy Branch.
Learning CommonsWhat is it?
• collaborative• adaptive to student needs and schedules• student centred – peer support programs
and student services• move from content to process, enquiry
based learning• connect to world and own passions• solve problems together• technology rich
Learning CommonsWhat is it?
Learning CommonsModel 1 - UBC
Chapman Learning Commons
Learning CommonsModel 1 - UBC
Chapman Learning Commons• high-end Macs, productivity and media
software•mix of soft
“club” style furniture and round tables• special event
rooms
IK Barber Learning Centre•movable furniture• cafe• long hours, 24/7 during exams
Learning CommonsModel 1 - UBC
Chapman Learning Commons• peer support system – referrals and
technical assistance• drop-in
tutoring
Learning CommonsModel 1 - UBC
Chapman Learning Commons• virtual component
Learning CommonsModel 1 - UBC
SFU Learning Commons• next to computer lab in Bennett Library• no physical space – consultations only • writing• study skills• peer program – first year students limited
to peer assistance
Learning CommonsModel 2 - SFU
SFU Learning Commons• virtual
component
Learning CommonsModel 2 - SFU
• collaboration• learning• social• study• support• technology• leadership development• ??
Learning CommonsComponents
Learning CommonsQualities
• flexible• adaptable• academic• inviting• convenient• ??
Learning CommonsPlanning
• What is going to happen in this space? List as many specific activities as you envision taking place in the new Learning Commons. • Describe the spaces and/or equipment that would
facilitate the activities you listed above. • Who are the stakeholders in the new Learning
Commons? How should it be planned and maintained? • Where should this Learning Commons be on campus?• Which specific elements are most crucial to CapU
students right now?
What are the potential problems or issues that implementing this model could cause?• moving away from traditional, faculty-
centred delivery models• collaboration across a wide range of
stakeholders can be more work• ??
Bennett, Scott, ‘The Information or the Learning Commons: Which Will We Have?’, Journal of Academic Librarianship, 34 (2008), 183–185
Learning CommonsPlanning
Follow-up questions: • What elements of the model most or
best fit the specific needs of Capilano University students right now?
• What can we afford to do…now?
Bennett, Scott, ‘The Information or the Learning Commons: Which Will We Have?’, Journal of Academic Librarianship, 34 (2008), 183–185
Learning CommonsPlanning
Thank you!Literature and links from this session will be available
on the TLC Forum resources page.
Tania AleksonReference & Instruction LibrarianLiaison for Business, Tourism StudiesRegional [email protected] http://www.twitter.com/info_detective
