The Entitlement Generation, Generation Why -whatever you call the latest generation of students, today's young people expect a different educational environment. The notion of the old-fashioned, static classroom is rapidly changing. From environmentally responsive design to cushy lounge chairs, educational facilities are evolving to suit the way students learn. Last August, Ohio University in Athens, OH, installed a learning center in its Vernon Alden Library. The Alden Library Learning Commons, which is open 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, features over 100 computers and workstations, study tables, and casual lounge seating so that students can easily collaborate on projects.
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