During this class, we were able to video conference with Peg regarding physical library spaces. We discussed the importance of user-centered design instead of librarian-centered design, and all of the important considerations one must take in to account when planning out a library space.
One of my favorite parts from this class was sharing our dream libraries with each other. I think that this exercise was very telling of the way that my classmates view the function of libraries and their function within libraries, and that was really neat to see. So many people came up with ideas that I never would have thought about, so this was like pure inspiration for me!
In other news, Raspberry Pi has just been released: the $25 computer that's the size of a credit card. Check it out! I am interested to hear thoughts from you guys about how computers like this would change your library design. Would you include a hub of monitors for kids to plug themselves into? Would you have classroom sets of Raspberry Pi's? Would you check out keyboards and mouses? Would you ignore it completely?
As I mentioned tonight, I am very excited about the possibilities of Raspberry PI. They sold out Wednesday before I could order, but I signed up to be notified when they restock, $35 is cheaper than a night out - I am dig to play with it. My brother-in-law and I are hoping to get a pair to play with with my aforementioned Awesime Nehew. Have you ordered?
ReplyDeleteI have not heard of the Raspberry Pi. But it sounds cool! (I just looked it up.) Could this be an answer for those schools with lower funds? If you try one out, you'll have to let us know what it's like!
ReplyDeleteThe Raspberry PI looks intriguing to me. I guess it depends on what you hope to accomplish for your students and exactly what it is capable of. Could this be a game changer? Or will it be a fad? I want to get my hands on one!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I did the same thing, went to the websites and they're not in stock. I think we need to invest in a few and test them out during student teaching.
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