Building Knowledge TogetherInteractive Course Exhibits As Project-based Learning
Brian Mathews Scott Fralin
Lauren Pressley VIRGINIA TECH
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Introducing an Idea
What are course
exhibits?
What are course exhibits?
Soviet Course with Amy Nelson
Cancer Course with Jill Sible
Digital Showcases
First Year Experience: History
Digital Showcases
Financial Literacy Event
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Evolution of an Idea
We work with a course to create something for a public audience.
Exhibits live in various pop-up spots around the Library.
Components are available & customized for each course.
Sometimes we curate course content & make it available within the commons.
• Extends learning. • Creates tangible knowledge. • Invites students to think
about information in different context.
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The Experience
We always host an opening reception.
Students and faculty have had a positive experience. We interview them, photograph their works, write a campus news story, and post their content on our website.
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The Pedagogy
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Theoretical Underpinning
Chickering & Gamson
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1 encourages contact between students and faculty2 develops reciprocity and cooperation among students3
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1 encourages contact between students and faculty2 develops reciprocity and cooperation among students3 encourages active learning4
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1 encourages contact between students and faculty2 develops reciprocity and cooperation among students3 encourages active learning4 gives prompt feedback5
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1 encourages contact between students and faculty2 develops reciprocity and cooperation among students3 encourages active learning4 gives prompt feedback5 emphasizes time on task6
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1 encourages contact between students and faculty2 develops reciprocity and cooperation among students3 encourages active learning4 gives prompt feedback5 emphasizes time on task6 communicates high expectations7
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1 encourages contact between students and faculty2 develops reciprocity and cooperation among students3 encourages active learning4 gives prompt feedback5 emphasizes time on task6 communicates high expectations7 respects diverse talents and ways of learning
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Theoretical Underpinning
Bloom’s Taxonomy
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Library Learning Outcomes
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Interdisicpinarity
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Exposing local scholarship
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Creating Learning Environments
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Theoretical Underpinning
Library Learning Outcomes
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The Practice
Discovery
Discovery
Discovery / Interpretation
Interpretation / Ideation
Ideation / Experimentation
Ideation / Experimentation
Ideation / Experimentation
Ideation / Experimentation
Ideation / Experimentation
Ideation / Experimentation
Evolution
Also, our PR/marketing team
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You’re probably wondering: How much time does this take?
How much does it cost?
4 months 4 - 30+ hours $1,000
Post its
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It’s hard to measure impact & engagement.
No clear sign of success.
Our current effort is not scalable.
Requires a lot of time, planning, and customization.
Enhances the learning space.
People ask about them once they are gone.
Looking Ahead: Giant Monitor in the Library Lobby?
Looking Ahead: New General Education Curriculum?
Looking Ahead: Curating A Classroom Building?
Building Knowledge TogetherInteractive Course Exhibits As Project-based Learning