05/18/2021 | Press release | Archived content
The transition to distance learning has been accelerated by then pandemic and it looks like it is here to stay. Many libraries have or are in the process of adapting their services to a hybrid solution including use of on campus facilities as well as remote learning. In many ways, distance learning is encouraging students to show self-initiative through locating and accessing learning materials themselves. In our interview below, Anil Chandy, Vice President at the Springer Nature leadership team for books explains how Springer Nature References can support students and researchers when searching for research literature.
The global pandemic has sped up the transition to blended learning, how do Springer Nature References support distance learning and researchers who are working remotely?
This is a fast evolving area but at a minimum we know the following: the pandemic is disrupting what we used to perceive as traditional learning and moving students (and those who seek information resources) to an emphasis on self-learning (as lecture notes can address due to various limitations including time and method of delivery, only the key points). But the existence of cogent, DRM-free, accessible knowledge resources can help facilitate bridging the learning gaps that can occur.Most often online and distance learners also find it difficult to absorb all information during online courses and they need focused, readily discoverable, and citable (even for a term paper) knowledge materials to efficiently manage their learning schedules.
Springer Nature References are formatted in a way to adjust these issues:
Researchers, in addition to those basic needs of distance learning participants, may require more in-depth, specialized and comprehensive information of their research fields. They can benefit in the following ways:
Finding solutions to the world's toughest challenges is a current focus for researchers and universities, how do Springer Nature References support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)?
Springer Nature References always publish content in high demand and fast developing research areas and there several titles focused on SDGs in our portfolio:
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