Experiential Learning Blog
Meet Morgan Brickey-Jones, New K-12 Librarian
I would like to introduce Morgan Brickey-Jones, new K-12 Librarian for the University of Texas at Arlington Libraries! She has ten years of…
What is Reflection? A Critical Step in the Experiential Learning Process
One of the most important elements in the Experiential Learning process is Reflection. But what is Reflection and how can you accomplish it?
What is Experiential Learning?
Based upon the work of David Kolb and other leading researchers on learning, experiential learning is a method that describe how people learn from…
Drone Lending and Free FAA Safety Training for Recreational Flyers
UTA Libraries now offers our own free FAA-approved safety training for recreational flyers. We go over FAA rules for recreational (non-commercial…
Meet Alex Landy, New Experiential Learning & Education Librarian
I would like to introduce Alex Landy, new Assistant Experiential Learning & Education Librarian for the University of Texas at Arlington…
Why You Should Use Social Media In the Classroom
With social media becoming a main source of communication, expression, and information, it's important to think about ways that we as educators…
Teaching the Four Moves to identify Fake News: Why it Matters
Now more than ever, students are using social media to stay up to date with news and information. How do we as educators ensure that our students…
Cross Timbers Library Collaborative 2020 Virtual Conference
The University of Texas at Arlington Libraries was well represented at the CTLC Conference this year. The following is a summary of each UTA…
2020 STEM Librarians South (Virtual) Conference
The STEM Librarians South Conference is an annual conference that focuses on topics related to STEM librarianship. Librarians from various types…
Celebrating 100 Years of Women's Suffrage in America
For the 100 year anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we examine some of UTA Libraries' most interesting artifacts
What's It Look Like Now? - Orientation: from In-Person to Virtual
With the pandemic, almost all operations have been forced to move virtually. This post takes a closer look at virtual orientations, how things…
Facilitating a Virtual Pop Culture Convention
A reflective look at how we transitioned Arlingcon, a pop culture convention, to a virtual environment.