Claire Burke

  • Claire Burke wrote a new post on the site Book Bound Dino 2 days, 23 hours ago

    Animoto Virtual Symposium Extravaganza!Side note: there is not a way to transcribe the video of myself speaking, so hopefully I sound clear. Also, the music plays throughout […]

    • @claireburke I also really loved and enjoyed this class, and I’m sad that it’s coming to an end! Professor Stephens was really great throughout the whole semester and is just so kind. The assignments for this class have really helped me, and all of the comments and feedback as well.

  • @bklint I also really liked the Power of Stories module! As someone who later in life listened to NPR and thoroughly enjoy Ira Glass’s This American Life, I definitely agree that stories bring people together from ALL backgrounds. The library is indeed so much more than just books. Thanks for your post!

  • Claire Burke commented on the post, Meet Our Books, on the site 5 days, 1 hours ago

    @inabookbind Sorry for SUPER late response, but I am with you 100 on wanting to go to a human library. When I was younger, my parents participated in a reenactment of The Underground Railroad and got to portray people helping the cause along with many others. I always loved the idea of learning through storytelling, and the human library is such…[Read more]

  • Claire Burke commented on the post, Meet Our Books, on the site 5 days, 2 hours ago

    @kianapouya Man, sorry for returning your comment so late! This semester has been kicking my butt and I haven’t been able to comment as timely as I would have liked. I have never experienced a human library first-hand either and would absolutely love to see it in action. I agree with you on the impact that “checking out” people has on individuals,…[Read more]

  • Claire Burke commented on the post, Embracing Messy Learning, on the site 5 days, 2 hours ago

    @valancy I 100% agree with you on the flexible deadlines for this class. I definitely appreciated those being put in place, especially with how chaotic this semester has been for me. Thanks for your comment and glad you liked the fixed vs. growth mindset quote.

  • Claire Burke commented on the post, Embracing Messy Learning, on the site 5 days, 2 hours ago

    @catladylilia Thanks for your comment! Yes, messy learning is difficult, especially for someone like me who can be Type A about things and want to understand/get things correct right away, but that’s just not how life is. The important part is making it through the struggle, even if it seems insurmountable.

  • @inabookbind Thanks! I love that your Spanish class did this! I vividly remember my 6th grade class doing a family culture day, where each student gave a presentation about their geneology and brought a snack/food that reflected one aspect of their background (I’m a LOT Norweigan and brought Hallongrottor, which is actually Swedish, but oh well).…[Read more]

  • @terribeth Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, I love learning about different cultures and feel like, through programs like these, people are able to get past preconceptions and stereotypes to see people for who they really are.

  • Claire Burke commented on the post, Infinite Learning Reflection, on the site 5 days, 2 hours ago

    @terribeth I am right there with you about this semester! It was so difficult this year to keep up with life and school, but I have really enjoyed reading peoples’ blog posts and seeing the creative ways people have been doing their assignments! I was terrified of using WordPress after having to use the platform for a previous class, but have…[Read more]

  • Claire Burke wrote a new post on the site Book Bound Dino 6 days ago

    Culture Days Inspiration ReportAttached below is my Inspiration Report focusing on the power of stories; by understanding different cultures through storytelling, food, […]

    • Hi, @claireburke. I am SO into the idea that learning about people who are different from yourself promotes empathy, so this was right up my alley. We all need to get out and meet different people! And your slides are gorgeous. : )

      • @terribeth Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, I love learning about different cultures and feel like, through programs like these, people are able to get past preconceptions and stereotypes to see people for who they really are.

    • @claireburke I adore this idea! It is so exciting to learn about other cultures and backgrounds – and it makes it way more immersive to combine art, food, and storytelling. My Spanish class in college did this, representing all of the different Spanish speaking countries, and it was so amazing and I learned so many new things.

      • @inabookbind Thanks! I love that your Spanish class did this! I vividly remember my 6th grade class doing a family culture day, where each student gave a presentation about their geneology and brought a snack/food that reflected one aspect of their background (I’m a LOT Norweigan and brought Hallongrottor, which is actually Swedish, but oh well). Thanks for your comment!

        • In 6th grade we also had a “cultural fair” at my school. Like you, we got to each have a booth of our family culture with displays and snacks to share. It was so fun to share my story and learn more about my classmates, and it still sticks with me almost 30 years later!

    • I *love* this idea, @claireburke! The library is a great place to have a program like this! When I took 260a I (theoretically) planned a bunch of cultural activities, and it was so fun to explore the different organizations and resources in my area that could be potential partners. I just love the beauty of connecting with each other through stories and experiences.

    • hi @claireburke, I love the idea of “culture days,” especially the way the event marries art, food, and storytelling. Stories, just like art and food, are so embedded in culture that it’s hard to think of them as something separate from all the other elements of that cutlure. This is such a cool and holistic approach. Really enjoyed your slides and ideas.

  • Claire Burke wrote a new post on the site Book Bound Dino 1 weeks, 1 days ago

    Embracing Messy Learning   In the Infinite Learning Module, specifically focusing on Library as Classroom, the concept of learning being messy really resonated […]

    • @claireburke thank you for sharing your own experience with messy learning! For myself, true learning and exploration of a topic has never come without effort, frustration, and a sacrifice of some kind–the psychology quote you shared definitely resonates with me. Also, I really appreciated the grace of flexible deadlines this semester, as it allowed me to engage with content when I was capable of doing so; it felt like an acknowledgement of messy learning. I think libraries can embrace the “mess” in order to facilitate some actual learning.

      • @valancy I 100% agree with you on the flexible deadlines for this class. I definitely appreciated those being put in place, especially with how chaotic this semester has been for me. Thanks for your comment and glad you liked the fixed vs. growth mindset quote.

    • I love reading about people supporting messy learning! I think it is one of the best ways to learn within a space. I oftentimes have trouble thinking about ‘trust the process’ when I am creating and realize that although I struggle through the process, I almost always come out on the other side. Great job!

    • Hi Claire,

      I love this! I enjoyed reading your blog about embracing messy learning and how learning is a process that’s not always instant. It gives people the chance to make mistakes and try, try again.

      -Lilia

      • @catladylilia Thanks for your comment! Yes, messy learning is difficult, especially for someone like me who can be Type A about things and want to understand/get things correct right away, but that’s just not how life is. The important part is making it through the struggle, even if it seems insurmountable.

  • Claire Burke wrote a new post on the site Book Bound Dino 3 weeks, 4 days ago

    Meet Our Books The Wollongong Living Books video and website really stuck with me in this module because this concept is EXACTLY what I love and picture […]

    • @claireburke I have never been to a human library, but it is now on my bucket list to find one that I can attend. The concept is just so cool. It is one thing to read about a culture, it is a whole other thing to actually meet someone that is a part of that culture and hear first-hand stories and experiences.

      • @inabookbind Sorry for SUPER late response, but I am with you 100 on wanting to go to a human library. When I was younger, my parents participated in a reenactment of The Underground Railroad and got to portray people helping the cause along with many others. I always loved the idea of learning through storytelling, and the human library is such an important and impactful concept. Thanks for your comment!

    • Hi @claireburke,

      I really love the idea of the human library. I genuinely wish I could experience it first-hand. I already love hearing about others lived experiences through documentaries and YouTube. I can’t imagine how much more real and life-changing it would be to experience it in-person, being able to witness that person’s body language in addition to their words. It’s truly inspiring to think that how much respect and change these encounters can spark, especially in younger generations. Thank you for sharing what libraries can, and in my opinion, should be about!

      • @kianapouya Man, sorry for returning your comment so late! This semester has been kicking my butt and I haven’t been able to comment as timely as I would have liked. I have never experienced a human library first-hand either and would absolutely love to see it in action. I agree with you on the impact that “checking out” people has on individuals, especially those from such different backgrounds. I definitely believe that through communication, questions, and learning, we can gain a better sense of empathy and understanding towards others who have experienced different things than ourselves. Thanks for the comment!

  • Claire Burke wrote a new post on the site Book Bound Dino 1 months, 1 weeks ago

    Virtual Reality Field Trips Virtual Reality Field Trips   After reading this particular article for Module 9, I felt torn and had many differing […]

    • @claireburke I agree that VR field trips by no means replace physically going on a field trip, but I do feel like they are supplemental. Maybe it wouldn’t replace field trips, but it could be “mini field trips” in between. It would allow users to go to places far away, that they probably wouldn’t be able to experience otherwise. I would have absolutely loved something like this when I was younger!

    • @claireburke I so agree with you about the plus and the minus of the VR field trip. I would hope that we will find a balance eventually between connecting via VR to some very far away place that it would be impossible to get to for a field trip and having that experience of going to a place with all of its sensory inputs.

    • @claireburke I agree with what’s been said so far by others, and with what you yourself said about VR fieldtrips! I remember reading about the senses and memory retention when I was studying for the MCAT (when I needed those memory skills the most, RIP). I like the idea of using VR to reach places that would otherwise be out of budget, but to still keep those physcial trips in place where possible. Even going somewhere local as a kid was exciting, so I think a balance could definitely be struck. Great reflection!

  • Hi Lilia,
    I love the hygge philosophy and have been actively trying to incorporate that sense of peace and coziness into my day-to-day life, especially after work and school. Libraries are a place for people, not books, which is such an important concept to understand and by creating that cozy space, users feel welcome, content, and relaxed.…[Read more]

  • Hi Praditya,
    I really like you’re idea and feel like this is such an important topic to understand for people of all ages! As someone who didn’t know how to do laundry or cook until I started college, this format would be beneficial for pacing tasks, learning with others, and not feeling overwhelmed with “adulting.” Thanks of your post!

  • Claire Burke commented on the post, Notebook LM 🧠🤯, on the site 1 months, 2 weeks ago

    @michael This is so COOL! Mine ended up being like 12 minutes long, but this technology is INCREDIBLE!
    https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/2049ad73-81f6-47db-b981-4aa6cc1e3229?original_referer=https:%2F%2F287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu%23&pli=1
    I had to click on the Notebook guide then load to listen to the podcast. Thanks for the info!

  • Claire Burke wrote a new post on the site Book Bound Dino 1 months, 2 weeks ago

    Innovation Strategy and Roadmap: Public Library Sensory Kits and Sensory Calming Room   Here’s the link to my Notebook LM podcast for a synopsis of the innovation strategy and roadmap: «Action Brief» Convince the Ro […]

    • Hi Claire,

      Thank you for sharing, this such a great and well-thought out idea. We get various adult special needs groups come in throughout the week at my local library and this would be a wonderful resource for them (and also the library system overall).

    • @claireburke I actually didn’t know about sensory rooms and kits in more detail, until recently. I actually went into a sensory room, and I instantly felt relief. My anxiety has been out of this world lately, and I started to feel burnt out, and the sensory room honestly gave me life again. It allowed me to reboot and “work again”. I think this idea is so beneficial and thoughtful, and would get great use!

    • @claireburke Sensory rooms and kits are a great idea. This reminds me of an art installation I once saw in NYC: LaMonte Young’s Dreamhouse, which is a continuous sound environment with sine wave drones that never stop playing! It’s a highly controlled environment that changes sensory perception and even invites a kind of meditative experience. I’m not saying that it’s exactly right for a library, but it is an interesting conceptual art piece that promotes the exploration of controlled sensory environments and the perceptual effect of continuous sound. You say that the sensory room would contain a speaker. I wonder what kinds of sounds people are interested in exploring! Cheers! — Arthur

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_House_(installation)

    • @claireburke this is a great project! Also, it’s a great cause that I wish we could actually launch at my library. I did a WebJunction “Helping librarians to be autism-ready” toolkit this summer in preparation for working with ASD children at my library. I can see the thought and research you put into your plan: everything you included aligned with what was in the toolkit!

  • Claire Burke wrote a new post on the site Book Bound Dino 2 months ago

    I Ain't 'Fraid of No Books “A Collection of Ideas” For this week’s reflection, I was particularly drawn to the concept of censorship and book banning taking […]

    • @claireburke Right on target with your ideas and thoughts related to the book banning module. I know there are concerted efforts for folks to put in book challenges for the Bible as a way to point out the hypocrisy of what the very organized book ban groups are doing across the US. Home of the free is right – it needs to stay that way!

    • @claireburke Wow, you make such an awesome point about the those who are challenging books and the hypocrisy behind it all. I love it!

  • @michael Maaan, this makes me miss Scotland; I got to do a travel abroad program when I was 19, and absolutely loved it! Scotland is for sure one of the most beautiful places to visit. Thanks for the pics of Edinburgh!

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