Linking the Information Commons to Learning - The Diigo Meta page

• 16 Nov 11
  

  Cheryl Chong

  In an information commons, much of the space is configured for use by small groups of students, reflecting students' desire for collaborative learning and combining social interaction with work. Information commons frequently have furniture built to accommodate several people sharing a common computer and provide large tables where several students can use their laptops while working together, comfortable seating areas with upholstered furniture to encourage informal meetings, cafés with food and drink, and group study rooms, often with a computer and screen, so students can work together efficiently on projects. (See Figure 1.)

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• 22 May 11
  

  MJ Waite
• 19 May 11
  

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• 02 Aug 10
  

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• 24 Feb 10
  

  David Whisnant
  • he technology in an information commons is intentionally more pervasive than in most traditional academic libraries. If not already a feature of the library, wireless access is added when the information commons is developed. In addition, increased hardwired Internet connections let students access large files, such as multimedia, or offer an alternative to wireless when the network becomes saturated at peak use ti
  • The software on the public computers is much more extensive than that available in typical libraries, including word-processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software, at a minimum. In addition, some workstations have statistical packages, geographic information systems (GIS), or multimedia production and editing capabilities.
• 17 Oct 09
  

  What exactly is an information commons?

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• 15 Oct 09
  

  David Jakes

  libraryredesign knowledgecommons

• 14 Oct 09
  

  Jim Rawson
  • What exactly is an information commons? Just a new name that institutions give to renovated library spaces? A library reference area that has been spruced up with new furniture and equipped with a large number of computer workstations?
• 04 Oct 09
  

  Rudy Leon

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• 27 Sep 09
  

  Gabriela Grosseck

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• 04 May 09
  

  Vicki Reed

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• 02 May 09
  

  Mary Schwander

  EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology. Information Commons is a suggested term for renovated library spaces.

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• 01 May 09
  

  Michelle Krill

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  • I see that one rationale for the Commons is to "get the students to the library." In our case, it has been very effective in attracting students…our gate count was 110 percent higher…so, it will attract students. But that begs the question?once they are in the building, what do we do with them? How do we engage them? The rationale for the learning commons, in my view, is that, properly designed, implemented, and operated, it will enhance student learning and scholarship. That is the real challenge, and the real goal, of the learning commons.³
  • Information commons have drawn students by offering environments that address their needs,⁴ bringing together technology, content, and services in a physical space that results in an environment different from that of a typical library.
  • The technology in an information commons is intentionally more pervasive than in most traditional academic libraries.
  • In an information commons, the underlying philosophy is to provide users with a seamless work environment so that they may access, manage, and produce information all at the same workstation.

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