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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Good practice in undergraduate education:

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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

Good practice in undergraduate education:

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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

Brian Mathews Scott Fralin

Lauren Pressley VIRGINIA TECH