Fanwood Life Magazine Spring 2018 | Page 16

The Learning Commons creates a welcoming environment for exploration, collaboration, discovery, and creation. The space merges the best of the physical and digital worlds. Students can work individually or together in small groups. It is a more barrier-free space in terms of student use, and is designed to reflect the innovation happening around campus. It brings together the best of the physical and digital worlds to create learning hubs. Printed books still play a critical role, but digital technologies offer additional pathways to learning and content acquisition. Our Learning Commons with encourages participatory learning and allows for understanding from a variety of sources that fosters learning and communications. Viseo books are available for students with low-vision, as well as hand-held devices that magnify text and imageĀ information. E-books are also available. Students create ASL TV news shows through the Media and Broadcasting Center, and have opportunities for ASL Storytelling. A TV studio provided in American Sign Language allows for the creation of announcements and films, as well as news and stories. Our Learning Commons utilizes the Follett System and student can access a wide range of library materials on campus, or off campus, remotely. PageĀ 16