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Hi Saurav,
Thanks for your comments. I agree that a public library is a natural fit for the concept of makerspaces for many of the maker aspects. My local library is such a vibrant place to visit in contrast to the libraries of my childhood – though if I hear “the wheels on the bus go round and round” one more time …
Cheers, Sarah
Hi Caitlin,
I love the idea of having a someday attached to a future project – I have a lot of someday projects.
The idea of a family built project is genius and by using a library makerspace environment it could be valuable for family time without the usual distractions (haha).
Thanks, Sarah
Hi Luke,
I have only just read your post and realised we argued the same type of point but differently! I feel that Etsy is such a demonstration of the output of the makerspace culture and your point that so little is taught in the school environment that there is need for spaces to learn how to be creative is really interesting. I was taught how to cook and sew but that was in the context (many, many years ago) of becoming an efficient household manager rather than as a creative outlet.
I was also interested in Tim Bajaran – I think it was the Caitlin Bagley material which talked at length about making facilities available to those in wheelchairs but I had not considered other barriers which you touched on.
Thanks, Sarah
Hi Chris,
I think the librarians’ enthusiasm rubbed off on you by the end. I have only just got my head around 3D printers but a 3Doodler – will have to check it out. Raspberry Pi I know about as apparently we have one?! I don’t think it is in use as it was supposed to be a controller for a watering system and we don’t have one except for the watering can!
I was interested that you felt they had not publicised or marketed the new makerspace. This seems to be a problem for a lot of (public) libraries as I am constantly surprised at what is on offer and you generally have to a bit of a dig on the website(s) to find out – and when you do you find that you have to wait for the next class for quite a while.
It is also a little worrying that once you have had your induction you can just rock up and use it – security issues come to mind and also inappropriate use?
Thanks for your insight.
Cheers, Sarah
Thanks Katherine for your response. I think that teaching has become a lot more activity focussed these days as a reinforcement for learning (from what I gather anyway from teacher friends). It is a vast improvement on the old chalk and talk method.
Really good summary of the Twitter chat and it helped me navigate through storify as I could not join in.
In answer to your question, I ended up thinking that labelling the various literacies rather obscured the central idea articulated by @cj_brander, the need for critical analysis. I would call it critical thinking and feel it should be exercised a lot. The idea that it is written, spoken, broadcast, posted, blogged, etc, etc does not mean you should believe it absolutely.
I am so thrilled to find someone else who experienced the birth of a digital information age! And who acknowledges the weird world it was! I feel that providing critical thinking/information literacy is taught alongside digital literacy young lawyers would have a better time than I had.
I really enjoyed the issues you raised. Language is a great barrier but I think you hit on a bigger one which is affordability. It is not only the devices themselves but how much you pay for access. People can be told that you can access it for free via e.g. local council library, but access to that both physically and mentally can still be a barrier.
Loved this and I think you clearly encapsulated (a) the frustrations of finding books for teenage boys and (b) the hesitancy we all face when trying to engage with someone who is clearly busy.
Enjoyed this reflection a lot. I think that there needs to be consideration of why people use a library and what for – as you say you can’t force patrons to read something. Having said that, some narrative non-fiction can be excellent and accessible reading (truism – truth can be stranger than fiction!)
As if we need more cat videos! I can do you some if you need them =^..^= What seems to be emerging from all the online posts is someone needs to be an interface between the learner and uni staff to help navigate what seems a terrifying experience compounded by huge amounts of self doubt. Some mentoring and then ongoing support is a theme that is emerging.
Great idea and agree that it needs to be carried on as a program for mature aged students. As one myself, I do find that information given once tends not to stick and I need to either practice with e.g. technology regularly or have little refresher courses every now and then.
Could you please make this into reality now – I could really use it. Great idea and something that can get slotted into the day when she has time providing she can access it and library stuff from anywhere?
The idea of a tutor is comforting and I now have a “mentor” provided by QUT – not quite the same but great if you are online and cannot actually meet fellow students face to face. I love the idea of the academic safety net. My question is that as a single mother she may find it difficult pay for a tutor?
