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Today we talked about several types of learning theories, really quickly. We’ll go into several of them in greater depth in the next few classes. Because I used a very “meta” approach, I’m rolling the two posts into one here. We started with a Q&A exercise that Kevin, Craig, and I have used in Lib100.... Continue reading “Day 8: Learning Theory, the Meta” ›
So we’ve done a lot lately! On day 6, Roz talked about teaching styles. Day 7 was a swap and share. Last week was spring break, which brings us to Day 8! I’m about to post all the standard class posts, but wanted to give space for sharing the case study ideas you might have... Continue reading “Day 8: Case Study Ideas” ›
Update: The following discussion is available online. Join Tim Westergren on Tuesday, April 7th at 3pm in Library 204 for a lively discussion about Pandora, online music, and the evolution of digital technology in general, followed by an informal Q&A with the audience. Continue reading “Tim Westergren, CSO and Founder of Pandora to Speak at ZSR” ›
Creativity: Worlds in the Making will be held at Wake Forest from March 18-20, 2009. This national “Festival of the Imagination” will feature speakers such as: David Bornstein, Meredith Monk, David Edwards, Abigail Child, Josh Frieman and Emil Kang. This exhibit promotes the event and the artists involved. Organized by the Office of Entrepreneurship &... Continue reading “Creativity Symposium exhibit” ›
Students in Lauren Pressley and Kevin Gilbertson’s LIB100 class created exhibits as their final project. I worked briefly with the students to give them a few pointers and technical assistance. Hopefully, the exhibit cases on Reynolds 4 will be used by students for this purpose in the future. Continue reading “LIB100 Student exhibits” ›
RL&H has initiated a program for students to choose their room and meal plan electronically. The previous method was very analog and involved waiting in line. This exhibit is to promote the “You Choose” proram to students for spring selection. Continue reading “Resident Life & Housing “You Choose” exhibit” ›
Yesterday the Teaching and Learning Center hosted it’s annual Teaching and Learning Fair. The library had a booth, and as the library liaison, I chatted with attendees about some of the interesting and innovative ways that library staff teach their classes. Here are the slides that I used on the poster: Many visitors were really... Continue reading “Teaching and Learning Fair” ›
The topic for this Friday is Teaching Styles. Roz will be leading the session and will go over the results for a teaching perspectives inventory. Please bring the results to class. Continue reading “Announcement” ›
This is just a space in case you have questions or comments on the different learning styles/intelligences that we discussed! Continue reading “Day 5: Questions?” ›
On day 5, we discussed learning styles and multiple intelligences. As there are many theories on both these issues, and both overlap, we spent the first 15 minutes discussing trends between the two, and how to incorporate activities for people with strong learning preferences in each category. From there, Roz took the helm, putting a... Continue reading “Day 5: Learning Styles / Multiple Intelligences” ›