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The Next Chapter for Public Libraries: How Current and Future Trends are Shaping the Libraries of Tomorrow

Clark Nesxen

Over the last few years, public libraries have transitioned from being buildings that only store and lend books to being fully featured community centers. The most successful public libraries are designed with people in mind and with the help of the community they serve. What is most important to those who use the library?

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Engaging young people in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Recent statistics show that in the United Kingdom, the percentage of women graduating from computer science was only 15%, and in engineering it was slightly lower at 14%. A recent event at Lornshill Academy in Alloa, Scotland, reminded me of the benefits of volunteering my time at a critical point in a student’s journey.

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5 High Tech Solutions that Enable High Touch Campus Experiences

University Business

It’s no great revelation that today’s students are digital natives and view technology as an intrinsic part of how they navigate the world. However, despite their preference for using digital technology to complete day-to-day tasks, they crave interpersonal connections and relationship building.

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How Virtual Reality is Changing Campuses

Higher Ed Connects: Technology

But thanks to technological limitations and prohibitive costs, it didn’t. Now, 20 years after that breathless article, VR technology is finally catching up with its promise. Cal Poly Pomona took advantage of AR for its library orientation and scavenger hunt , using an app called Aurasma. Not for years. . The ethics of VR.

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20 Citizen Science Projects for Students of All Ages

Experiential Learning Depot

Hawk Watch International, for example, hosts hawk counting events at their migration sites that anyone can participate in. All they need is a computer or phone. This project was added by the Boston Public Library to include citizens in transcribing their collection of letters written by anti-slavery activists.

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Landscapes of learning for unknown futures: presenter responses to audience questions

SRHE

This blog has been compiled by Sam Elkington, Jill Dickinson, and Sinéad Murphy (SRHE Conferences and Events Manager.) I’d be interested to see what the role of space utilisation monitors/ technology will be in the future of spaces like this. Furniture is important; learning booths are popular in corridors as informal meeting places.

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SJSU Public-Private Partnerships Boost Enrollment and Community Relationships: Changing Higher Ed 193 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson

The Change Leader, Inc.

Innovative Approaches to Education and Technology Integration At the heart of SJSU’s strategy is the integration of cutting-edge technology into its curriculum, preparing students to thrive in a fast-paced and consistently evolving digital landscape. 00:34:28] I can just imagine what it’s like for you there. [00:34:31]