experiential learning

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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…

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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…

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Libraries Upgrades Shop Room, Invests in Student Success

The University of Texas at Arlington Libraries has expanded and enhanced the FabLab Shop Room to support the success of UTA students and faculty…

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Drone Club at UTA Libraries Updates

UTA Libraries’ Drone Club meetings have been suspended since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we are keeping in touch on a Discord…

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Bringing My Passion To The Basement: Britt LaRiviere

In March, my position at UTA Libraries transitioned to leading The Basement, a new gaming space at the Central Library which features high end PC’…

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Pivoting Student Employees from Service Points to Online Projects During COVID-19

Our student employees are key players in the libraries.

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Reimagining Library Services in the Era of COVID-19, Part Two

A woman with long curly hair sits down to her computer, ready to begin her day of work—making her way in the new normal.

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Fun with Green Screens: Liven up your Content

If you’re looking to liven up your photos or video, there are few better ways to do so than to use a green screen.

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Maker Literacies Leadership Change

My role is changing at UTA Libraries.

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UTA Libraries Drone Club: Report And Evaluation Of Spring 2019 Workshop Series

The purpose of the UTA Libraries Drone Club is to provide students with opportunities for hands-on teaching and learning experiences while gaining…

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UTA Libraries’ Drone Club Takes Flight

In February UTA Libraries began hosting its very own drone club. The Libraries supplied materials to construct two quadcopter drones and solicited…

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Fall 2018 Technical Writing (ENGL 2338) “Shark Tank” Projects

Once again, Dr. Christian Worlow’s English 2338 Technical Writing students participated in the Maker Literacies program. This course provides…