Investment Studio: New Learning Space in SMU Library
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The document discusses the new Investment Studio learning space created at the SMU Libraries in Singapore. The Investment Studio was created as part of a 2014 library renovation to address increased student population and demand for study space. It is a dedicated teaching and learning space that houses financial terminals and is enclosed for small classes, group projects, and collaboration, focusing on the university's area of excellence in finance and financial markets. Since its soft launch in November 2014, the Investment Studio has seen increasing usage, with over 11,500 visitors from January to May 2015.
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Investment Studio: New Learning Space in SMU Library
- 1. INVESTMENT STUDIO NEW LEARNING SPACE IN SMU LIBRARIES LOW JIAXIN (@ROCKBRARIAN) SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY
- 3. LIBRARY SPACE REVAMP 2014 • Library was designed in 2000 Since 2000: • Increase in student population • Increased demand for study space
- 4. INVESTMENT STUDIO • What? • Dedicated teaching and learning space • Houses financial terminals • Why? • Area of Excellence: “Finance and Financial Markets” • Group projects and collaboration • Enclosed for teaching • Where? • See next slide…
- 5. BEFORE & AFTER Information Desk (reference) Investment Studio (exterior)
- 6. INVESTMENT STUDIO • Who? • Architect, library staff, students and faculty • Community engagement • When? • Library renovation period: July to September 2014 • Investment Studio soft launch: 6 November 2014 • How (has it improved learning)? • Use of technology: “Show Me” • Facilitate group work • Small classes held in Investment Studio
- 8. USAGE Investment Studio gate count: 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Gate count (In) Gate count (In) Total count for January to May 2015: 11,584