45 results for "Learning Commons"
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Learning Commons in Academic Libraries
…physical spaces are one of the turned aspects, an example are the Learning Commons (spaces for collaborative work in academic libraries). The main purpose of this paper is to expose the characteristics of the Learning Commons model with a brief account of the history of planning and construction of…
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Medical Learning Commons Perpustakaan Universitas Tarumanagara
…Kondisi tersebut melatarbelakangi perpustakaan mengajukan konsep learning commons. Permasalahan yang ditemukan adalah bagaimanakah upaya perpustakaan untuk memfasilitasi kebutuhan pemustaka melalui konsep learning commons, mengingat hal ini merupakan solusi untuk mendatangkan kembali pemustaka yang…
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Design and Layout of Learning Commons in Intelligent Library Environment
[Purpose/Significance] Learning Commons is an integral part of the library. The analysis, research and summary of the design and layout of learning commons can provide some reference for the construction of learning commons in other universities. [Method/Process] Taking Taizhou Polytechinc College…
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Trends in Academic Library Space: From book boxes to learning commons
…will be aligned with the new teaching pedagogies and today’s students’ learning preference styles. The aim of this review is to present and discuss trends related to how librarians are redefining academic libraries’ buildings and spaces in order to be better aligned to current pedagogies and…
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Not just a pretty face: putting the learning into the Learning Commons
The newly opened Alan Gilbert Learning Commons (AGLC) provides a flexible learning space catering to students from across the University of Manchester With over 1000 study spaces, ranging from informal to formal, enclosed to open, complimented by state of the art innovative technology, the AGLC is…
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Evolving spaces: A mixed-methods study on transitioning libraries into metaverse learning commons
As libraries increasingly evolve into ‘learning commons,’ understanding their transition from traditional physical spaces to immersive metaverse environments becomes critical for supporting collaborative, experiential learning. This study explores this transformative journey, emphasizing the…
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Interiors, Affect, and Use: How Does an Academic Library’s Learning Commons Support Students’ Needs?
Abstract Objective – This study sought to identify the learning needs, satisfaction levels, and preferences of students using an academic library’s learning commons. A particular focus was understanding whether the socio-collaborative environment facilitated by the learning commons was aligned with…
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Operational performance and environmental satisfaction survey of a university building with large learning commons
Learning Commons is being actively implemented in the design of university buildings to encourage diverse learning. Because the usage patterns of Learning Commons are different from those of regular classrooms, this design trend also has a significant impact on energy use trends in university…
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Exploring Library Activities, Learning Spaces, and Challenges Encountered Towards the Establishment of a Learning Commons
Objectives – This study was conducted to determine the library activities, preferred learning spaces, and challenges encountered by the students of Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (MPSPC) Library, Philippines. Specifically, it sought to answer the following problems: 1) What are the…
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A contribuição das práticas de Learning commons para o processo de gestão do conhecimento em bibliotecas
Objetiva-se,neste artigo,a análise das contribuições das práticas de Learning commons utilizadas em bibliotecas para o processo de gestão do conhecimento.Omodeloébaseadoem uma pesquisa qualitativa e adaptado de trabalhosanteriores, cujosprocedimentos metodológicos empregados incluem a definição dos…
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Developing and Validating a Comprehensive Assessment Tool for Learning Commons in University Libraries: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis Approach
Learning Commons have become integral to university libraries, necessitating robust assessment tools to evaluate their effectiveness. This study developed and validated a comprehensive assessment tool for Learning Commons in university libraries. Building on a systematic review of recent…
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Energy Conservation and Performance Verification of Air-Conditioning Systems in a University Building with a Large-Scale Learning Commons
In recent years, learning commons have been increasingly introduced into university buildings as spaces that promote active learning among students. This study reports on the operational outcomes of energy conservation strategies implemented in the air-conditioning system of a university building…
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Effectiveness of Home Economics Learning Commons (HELCs) in Enhancing the Academic Performance of Grade 5 Learners: A Quasi-Experimental Research
This quasi-experimental research design determined the effectiveness of the Home Economics Learning Commons (HELCs) in improving the academic performance of Grade 5 learners. It utilized the formative, summative, and post-tests as part of the research instruments. Match-pairing technique was used…
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Learning Commons en bibliotecas universitarias Una revisión dedicada a las características y desafíos de un espacio físico transformado en ambiente para el aprendizaje = Learning Commons in university libraries: A review dedicated to the characteristics and challenges of a physical space transformed into an environment for learning
El propósito de este artículo es hacer una revisión de la literatura sobre el término Learning Commons (LC) para bibliotecas universitarias, un modelo que ha pasado de una conceptualización meramente física (centrada en la transformación material de los espacios para facilitar el trabajo…
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Visibility Zones and Movement Trajectories in Relation to Student Activities and Dwell Time in a Campus Learning Commons: A Case Study of Learning Square at Meiji University
Learning Commons (LC) support student activities. This exploratory case study examined the LC on the second floor of Learning Square at Meiji University through video observation on one weekday. Movement trajectories, user activities, and dwell time were recorded under natural use conditions…
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Community Action: An Architecture and Design Pedagogy
As architectural educators interested in community engagement and learning about everyday practices in the city, we recognize that teaching community engagement in a practical rather than abstract way is key. This paper presents community-engaged architecture and design pedagogy as potential…
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Community-Based Learning Environments: Looking Back on Five Years in the OCAD University Learning Zone
…libraries are exploring new ways to contribute to their institutions’ learning communities. The OCAD University Library’s Learning Zone is one of these experiments: an inclusive, open, creative space with the mission of enriching the student experience through collaborative, hands-on learning…
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Napping Areas and Nap Pods in Academic Library
Background of the study: The library is a place for users to find information, as well as a place to improve the intellectual quality of users. Along with changes in learning styles and obtaining changing user information, libraries are required to follow the development and learning styles of…
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Vision and Visionaries: A Whole Bunch of Questions to Start off 2010 (As if you didn’t have enough of those already)
During the last few frenzied weeks of the academic semester last month I came across an article I reviewed quickly and put aside, but which has lingered in the back of my mind despite the fact that I can’t seem to find it again. Essentially, as a I recall, the article addressed the manner in [...]
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Lists of Opportunities: My Experience as a School Librarian During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this paper I share my experiences, opinions and perspectives of running a school library during the COVID-19 pandemic. I discuss the difficulties and problems I have encountered, but also the opportunities for creativity that have presented themselves. From experiencing government cutbacks to…