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Rod Library Annual Report 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

We are pleased to share our 2015 Annual report with those who helped make it all possible. 2015 was a year for challenges, growth and success.

This past year we completed a strategic planning process which resulted in new mission and vision statements. Our vision set our focus for the future: "to be the best comprehensive university library in the country."

Rod Library is being challenged to better meet the needs of today's students, faculty and community. While Rod Library's core mission of information access persists, we are always seeking new and interesting ways of strengthening our connection to the …

Rod Library Learning Commons Brochure, University Of Northern Iowa

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The Rod Library Learning Commons is a vibrant, comfortable social space equipped with 21st century tools, technology, and services that support the students' academic success.

• Connect: people, events, Book Bistro, Faculty office hours, Flexible collaborative stations, Group projects, Comfy seating areas
• Create: Digital Media Hub, Green screen room, Assistive technology, Adobe software, Media consultants
• Innovate: Maker space, Public programming space, Art
• Succeed: Tutoring, Research help

Partners: The Learning Commons is maintained through a collaborative effort between several offices, departments, and programs on the University of Northern Iowa campus.

An Annotated Bibliography Of Materials Recommended For Middle School Classrooms Regarding The Multiple Perspectives On The Causes Of The American Civil War, Emma Folland

Graduate Research Papers

The Civil War is a topic that is taught at the middle school level. However, teachers are not necessarily teaching from both the Northern and Southern perspectives. They are also not always looking at the causes of the Civil War beyond slavery. The purpose of this project was to create a selective annotated bibliography of recommended resources for middle school teachers to use when teaching about the causes of the Civil War from both the Northern and Southern perspectives. The researcher considered what resources were available for teaching middle school students about the different causes of the Civil War from …

Teacher Librarians & Literacy Coaches: Their Roles In Reading Support, Nicole N. Ruthaivilavan

Graduate Research Papers

According to AASL (2010), multiple research studies have confirmed that there is a correlation between school library programs staffed by certified school librarians and increased student achievement; yet, many schools are also beginning to employ literacy coaches to improve reading achievement. With the teacher librarian being a well-established part of the school system, and playing a vital role in supporting students’ reading achievement, a clear definition of roles is needed. The purpose of this case study was to analyze roles and responsibilities of teacher librarians and literacy coaches and to determine how schools can utilize one or both of these …

Recognizing Campus Landscapes As Learning Spaces, Kathleen G. Scholl, Gowri Betrabet Gulwadi

Faculty Publications

American higher education institutions face unique twenty-first century changes and challenges in providing good, holistic learning spaces for the diverse and evolving needs of today’s college student. Continued enrollment growth, societal and technological changes, financial challenges, and a need for increased universal and open access create ever more diverse, changing and complex US university systems. In 2009, 20.4 million students were enrolled in 2- or 4-year colleges and universities. By 2019, enrollments are expected to rise 9% for students under age 25, and rise 23% for students over the age of 25 (Snyder & Dillow, 2011). Questions of where, when, …

Examining Variations In Technology Use For K-12 Students Of Different Gender And Socioeconomic Status, Nikki Lyons

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this paper is to review the literature currently published on how members of different genders and socioeconomic classes use technology to suit their needs in and out of the classroom learning environment. It will focus on the use of digital technologies by students in elementary, middle, and high schools. This was done by examining 30 research-based, peer-reviewed journal articles, books, published papers, documents, and observational analyses. The research indicates there are clear differences in how members of different subpopulations such as gender and socioeconomic groups choose to use technology to suit their communication, collaboration, instructional, and entertainment …