Written by Greetings all! Now we turn our attention to librarians and information professionals encouraging and supporting learning for their communities. The exchange of information and knowledge within communities of learners is an area ripe for exploration. How people learn, what motivates them, and how we can assess them are viable questions for information professionals. This module explores how the 20th century “Reading, Writing and Arithmetic” mindset gives way to a new culture of learning where opportunities to learn anywhere and everywhere multiply. What examples might you find of libraries encouraging learning opportunities for your chosen community?
Action Items:
- Our work will continue as you move on to the Research Paper.
- Don’t miss these action items for the LRM & Blog Reports.
- Please plan your writing time accordingly. This assignment requires careful attention to detail, synthesis of your research to course content, and finely crafted academic prose.
Blog Report Due Dates: (See assignment page for full descriptors.)
- Blog Post #5: Explore how libraries and information centers create learning and programming opportunities for your chosen community. DUE: 4/20 or by end of class
- Blog Post #6: Report on the issues your community may face on an international scale. DUE: 5/12
- Blog Post #7: Report on your community’s use of emerging technologies. DUE: 5/12
- Blog Post #8: Personal reflection on information communities. DUE: 5/12
- Literature Review Matrix: DUE: 4/18 (Extensions for all)
- Research Paper: DUE: 5/12
Ongoing Throughout Semester: Commenting, Engagement and Participation URL due 5/09
Late Policy:
If you need to turn in an assignment late (for any reason), you must write to me before the deadline at michael.t.stephens@sjsu.edu
- If you do not write before the deadline, late submissions for major assignments will be reduced by 20% of the total points possible for that assignment.
- There is more flexibility with Blog Reports. They can be up to 3 days late.
All assignments must be in the last day of class.
