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Irving K. Barber Learning Centre Grand Opening: The Future of Learning

Started by tyfn · 8 months ago

Dr. Irving K. Barber and Phillip Jeffrey
Last Friday I attended the Grand Opening of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre here at the University of British Columbia on Media credentials. It was an eye-opening experience and I am really glad I was able to attend because I had only been in the Lea ... Continue reading »

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    7 months ago

    Awesome education institution and I must say the pictures were taken perfectly.
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  • MonetaryScientist

    7 months ago

    That looks like a beautiful building. Not only is the 'future of learning is mobility' but so is the future of work. I wonder how long it will be before most learning takes place via the internet. The age of the lecturer is dwindling and I wonder if the classes are going to begin changing like the infrastructure.
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  • tyfn

    7 months ago

    I prefer the real world experience of meeting other students and the social interaction it brings by being in a classroom. Just like I prefer going to a sports event rather than watching it on my laptop.

    I think this is the future of learning centres. Tons of power outlets, able to eat and bring food or drinks to help you study. Everyone can be mobile with their laptop and mobile phones and tons of open spaces.
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  • tyfn

    7 months ago

    It is an incredible building. It is finals right now and Irving is always busy through the day. There are many tables and chairs that can be moved around as needed. The third floor has nice office-type chairs with half-tables that can be combined for group work.

    It is conducive to team and group studying and it just feels good to be here.

    I work here alot as it is a comfortable place to get stuff done. It is open from 7am-1am daily and even includes a cafe where you can get food and drinks as necessary. The future of knowledge sharing and collaborative learning.
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  • Singapore Hotel

    5 months ago

    This is a fantastic institution. Those learning there would be really lucky to have this brand new facility.
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  • HotelBooker

    4 months ago

    What a state of art learning centre! It looks like a hotel
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  • Mattresses

    3 months ago

    These learning centers are the key to resources, Irving K has taken the right initiative in this direction and I am sure it going to prove good to groom the young talent for the future.
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  • tyfn

    3 months ago

    During the day it is so packed people sit on the floor to use their laptop and read. It will hopefully be 24 hours soon. As exams are upcoming I'm avoiding it as I feel bad taking a space when I can work in my rez.
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    3 months ago

    Student life is no better, I remember my days when we used to sit any where irrespective of comfort to make the most of our times..
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  • Medical Dictionary

    3 months ago

    I really like the way you have made the post, really a very good job done the way you have sequenced the pictures and text..
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  • Wedding Rings

    3 months ago

    Seems like a very good center, hope they have quality education imparted.
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  • tyfn

    3 months ago

    It's a great place to study. The non-library portion goes 24/7 for the exam period.
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  • adjustable beds

    2 months ago

    24/7 , wow thats great I am sure it is very good for the students.. Cheers..
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  • MyBlog

    2 months ago

    Wow. Thanks for your great article. I like it very much, that you put so much photos in the article. Very good job - and thank you very much.
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  • Flora

    2 months ago

    I really like the way you have made the post, really a very good job done the way you have sequenced the pictures and text.
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  • Financial Company

    1 month ago

    its really awesome.. this building seem to be a great learning place and i wish i could be there once.. I 'm sure people there must be really gifted to enjoy this complete mobility while learning the essential stuffs... thanks for sharing this :)
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  • Winza Rubies

    1 month ago

    Valuable initiative taken..
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  • muffin9129

    3 weeks ago

    That is a really beautiful learning center. Even Gordon Campbell was there. UBC looks like a beautiful school. Congrats on the opening of this center, I am sure it will benefit many people, and for many years to come.
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  • tyfn

    3 weeks ago

    It is such a popular place. I love studying there. It is packed during exams.
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  • Pat_R

    1 week ago

    What a nice building. It is good to see that we are putting money into the right places. I think this is the first thing Gordan Campbell has done that I actually like!
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  • tyfn

    1 week ago

    It is such a popular place for students to get work done or just meet to socialise. There are study rooms throughout IKB and wiki is everywhere which is cool. It is open 7am-1am and may go 24 hours this Fall.
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