All About

LEARNING HUBS

A learning hub is a technology-rich learning environment with both physical and virtual components that provide formal and informal opportunities for learners to come together with peers, teachers, and other experts in their field. Here, individuals can access relevant knowledge and information, enlist support from educators and other learners, and, in so doing, develop new opportunities to improve their livelihoods.

A learning hub also serves as a space for temporary or prearranged meetings and discussions with peers—perhaps to work on a project or group assignment, or to provide mentoring and support through the sharing of experiences and expertise. Furthermore, learning hubs enable students to meet with experts and mentors virtually or join a class remotely.

Learning hubs can be designed in a variety of ways, including: 

• Furniture

  Learning hubs can include furniture that encourages collaboration and small-group learning, such as love seats, tall tables, and soft chairs with attached desks. 

• Large screens

  Large display screens can be placed around the hub so students can plug in their devices and share their screens. 

• Quiet spaces

  Learning hubs can include quiet spaces and screened-in areas for small work groups. 

• Snack bar

  Learning hubs can include a snack bar. 

• Digital learning hubs

  Digital learning hubs can have a homepage that provides an overview of the topics covered, with links to related content. 

• Community learning hubs

  Community learning hubs can partner with enrichment organizations to provide arts, music, STEM, STEAM, sports, and other enrichment opportunities. 

• Portable application environments

  USB flash memory drives (UFDs) can be used as portable application environments, with bootable operating systems, applications, security tools, and biometric identification features.