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Peer Reference and the Out-of-the-Building Experience
Get PDFPurpose – This article conceptualizes essential keys to the future of peer reference in academic libraries as extrapolated through the dual lenses of academic library history in the United States of America and recent experiences of a peer program with prospective and actual out-of-the-building experiences.
Design/methodology/approach – A 30,000-foot historical view of the dispositions of space in academic library buildings, collections, spaces, technology and reference provision is integrated with a description of the responses and insights of a peer reference program during the program’s prospective and actual out-of-the-building experiences. These components are then analyzed to extrapolate keys to peer reference provision in any learning environment.
Findings – Peer reference is a natural extension of the Learning Commons model as developed in many academic libraries. To find optimal success in leveraging the benefits of peer-to-peer learning, program coordinators should keep in mind the social aspects of peer learning and intentionally articulate a framework for service delivery that best matches the modalities of providers, patrons and the information environment. In reviewing training and service practices, coordinators should be particularly on guard for any bias due to traditional reliance on the affordances of a library building and/or physical service point.
Originality/value – This article founds its conclusions in regard to the future of peer reference by contextualizing the evolution and future of such programs in the wider historical context of academic library dispositions of space in support of learning. It proposes a conceptual framework for intentionally matching the modalities of providers, patrons and the information environment
AGED 539 Internship Report - Maureen LaGrande Photography
No full text“Maureen LaGrande Photography” is a small business helping to capture images of agriculture, people and events. Specializing in agricultural promotion, Maureen LaGrande Photography’s website and Instagram allow clients to view images as well as design materials that promote and educate others about the agriculture industry. The website is easily accessible for clients to use where they can learn more about their photographer, services offered and choose a price package that best fits their photography needs. The following report details the creation of the photography website, promotional materials, social media pages, business plan and future plans for the small business
Evaluating and Improving Domain-Specific Programming Education: A Case Study with Cal Poly Chemistry Courses
Get PDFProgramming is a key skill in many domains outside computer science. When used judiciously, programming can empower people to accomplish what might be impossible or difficult with traditional methods. Unfortunately, students, especially non-CS majors, frequently have trouble while learning to program. This work reports on the challenges and opportunities faced by Physical Chemistry (PChem) students at Cal Poly, SLO as they learn to program in MATLAB. We assessed the PChem students through a multiple-choice concept inventory, as well as through “think-aloud” interviews. Additionally, we examined the students’ perceptions of and attitudes towards programming. We found that PChem students are adept at applying programming to a subset of problems, but their knowledge is fragile; like many intro CS students, they struggle to transfer their knowledge to different contexts and often express misconceptions about programming. However, they differ in that the PChem students are first and foremost Chemistry students, and so struggle to recognize appropriate applications of programming without scaffolding. Further, many students do not perceive themselves as competent general- purpose programmers. These factors combine to discourage students from applying programming to novel problems, even though it may be greatly beneficial to them. We leveraged this data to create a workshop with the goal of helping PChem students recognize their programming knowledge as a tool that they can apply to various contexts. This thesis presents a framework for addressing challenges and providing opportunities in domain-specific CS education
An Introductory UX/UI Guide for GrC Students
Get PDFThe goal of this introductory UX/UI guide is to provide students who are interested in the UX/UI area a place to start at. For Graphic Communication students, this guide can help determine whether or not they want to go into the UX/UI concentration within the major. For this project I also hope to share the information and resources that I found helpful to me when I first started learning about UX/UI.
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Meraki Cosmetics Branding and Packaging
Get PDFThe use of technology and illustrations in packaging has been on the rise but is not widely used in the cosmetics industry. There is an opportunity to apply technology and illustrations to cosmetics to attract customers and build a strong brand. Meraki Cosmetics is a fictitious cosmetics company that explores illustration and near-field communication (NFC) to stand out and bring packaging design to the next level
Universal Tread for Power Wheelchairs
Get PDFThis project was centered around developing a fully independently driven powered wheelchair attachment that would allow users to traverse non-wheelchair accessible terrain. The initial goal was to create a full-scale model that would allow our user to use and test as a prototype to get over curbs and some light dirt off-roading. However, as the project progressed and limitations of time and money came up, this project was rescoped to a quarter-scale proof of concept model. The goal of this new project was to create a prototype that would carry a scaled-down load and traverse a scaled-down curb. This was to prove if this concept was possible with the proper specifications and loads that would be scaled up to simulate a full-scale model. In changing the scope to a quarter-scale model, the design of the verification prototype was centered around some critical components and dimensions that would be important when scaled up. Some of these specifications included ground clearance, angle of tilt, and some electronics components. We designed and built this verification prototype with parts that we found would best be adapted if they were to be scaled up. These components included things like axles and fasteners that could be easily changed to a different size. Also, all of the electronics were chosen so they could be reused with different specifications. When doing all of the design verification testing, we found that this prototype met most of the specifications we set to meet. The main problem we had was our lack of a reliable tread system, and its trouble with durability and ability to grab onto and climb steps. Our testing shows that this concept is possible at a full-scale model with some slight changes. At full-scale, this prototype would have much more durable treads and space to add additional systems for safety and comfort, like a suspension system