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- 1. Learning Commons Grant:Phase 5 In-Service Angela Monk @SD36Librarian Library to Learning Commons: The Journey April 19th, 2016 REC 206
- 2. The Shared Vision:Learning by Design framework, the New Redesigned BC Curriculum and the Learning Commons
- 3. What is aLearning Commons? A place, both physical and virtual, for: Teaching and learning Professional development Experimenting Making Creating Collaborating Change Inquiry Communication Community Innovation 24/7 access
- 4. Why a LearningCommons? Today’s students learn in a dynamic world where information changes and expands as fast as technological innovation. As information grows exponentially in multiple formats, learners are challenged to think critically, search effectively, construct meaning and learning products ethically, and choose from amongst a vast array of resources, tools, and services in order to create possibilities for shaping and sharing new knowledge. — American Association of School Librarians
- 5. Some Characteristics ofa Learning Commons Inquiry based evolving Future- oriented Focused on creativity
- 6. Useful documents andwebsites: BCTLA Learning Commons page and document: http://bctf.ca/bctla/pub/documents/2014/SL2LLC.pdf Leading Learning: Standards of Practice for School Library Learning Commons in Canada CLA
- 7. 3 Areas wewill look at today: Physical Space, Collection, and Tools Redesigning the space, weeding, furniture, iPads, laptops, displays, apps Virtual Presence 24/7 The HUB (surreyschools.ca), websites, blogs, Twitter, social media, privacy issues Program: Teaching and Learning, Inquiry based Policies, collaboration, use of time and space
- 8. Designing Learning Environmentsto Support Learning: Physical Space and the Tools
- 9. The Writing onthe Wall: Re-decorating to reflect the change and to describe what a Learning Commons is. What happens in a Learning Commons?
- 10. DESCRIBING LEARNING COMMONSACTIVITIES
- 11. WEEDING TO CREATESPACES FOR MORE LEARNER CENTERED ACTIVITIES The Elementary Learning Commons
- 12. INTEGRATION OF REFERENCE RESOURCESINTO NON FICTION COLLECTION
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- 14. BOXES OF WEEDEDOLD BOOKS…. BE GONE!
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- 16. Out with theold……
- 19. In with thenew…..NEW LEARNING, WORKING AND CREATING SPACES
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- 22. DISPLAYS: JUMP ONTHE BANDWAGON! WHAT’S HOT RIGHT NOW? WHO’S DOING SOMETHING REAL COOL?
- 23. Makerspaces: not “onesize fits all” Puzzles, 3D puzzles, KEVA planks, cardboard, LEGO, 3d printers..
- 24. iPads, 3DPrinters, green screens, robots, Squishy Circuits, Makey Makey etc. Digital Makerspaces:
- 25. Virtual Spaces: The24-7 Library: The HUB school/library page (surreyschools.ca) SD#36 library catalogue Databases /SD#36 On-line resources Current Library Learning Commons Webpage: A Resource for teachers, parent and students Fraser Heights Library Learning Commons
- 26. The TL’sBlog: Professional blog http://www.fhlearn.ca/amonk/ Twitter account regular announcements, information, activities, Pro D for teachers etc. Instagram account:
- 28. Networking and ProfessionalDevelopment for sharing Learning Commons events
- 29. The Program: Teachingand Learning: Access and Support REVIEW YOUR LIBRARY RULES AND POLICIES: USER-FRIENDLY? FLEXIBLE? MULTI-PURPOSE?
- 30. EMPOWER your USERS! STUDENTSUPPLY CENTRE: SELF SERVE/USER FRIENDLY
- 31. Cultivating effective InstructionalDesign to Co- plan, Teach and Assess Learning LEARNING COMMONS ACTIVITIES: STAFF AND TL COLLABORATION
- 32. Advancing the LearningCommunity to achieve School Goals: TEACHER PRO D ON TOOLS, INQUIRY BASED LEARNING, ASSESSMENT, NEW RE-DESIGNED CURRICULUM
- 33. Learning and sharingexperiences: “MEET AND EAT” LUNCHTIME PRO D
- 34. Facilitating Collaborative Engagementand Inquiry: Access and support for students and staff GROUPS of Students, CLASSES working on Inquiry,
- 35. PARTNER collaborations, INDIVIDUALS workingon Inquiry projects
- 36. WEEKLY EVENTS :Meet an Expert
- 37. AUTHOR VISITS Fostering Literacyto Empower Life-Long Learners
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- 39. CONCLUSION: “The basicphilosophy of libraries remains unchanged. We continue to remain committed to supporting and promoting intellectual freedom, academic inquiry and literacy of all kinds. We are just doing it with a different set of rules, policies, customs, patrons and structure around us.” (Pamela Colburn Harland)
- 40. Table Talk: ActionPlan TL and Admin Where are you now? Where do you want to go? How will you get there? Guiding questions: Where are we on the journey? What have we already done? What are we already doing at our school? What do we need to work on? Where do we need support? Physical Space and Tools---Virtual Presence----The Program/Culture
- 41. Let’s take abreak!
- 42. Learning Commons Stories: Juniper Ridington: Teacher Librarian: Simon Cunningham Elementary: Phase 1 of Learning Commons Grants Jody Wilson: Teacher Librarian: Maple Green Elementary Phase 3 of Learning Commons Grants
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- 44. Maryann Kempthorne: LRSManager The Library Learning Commons and Learning Resources Services
- 45. Brainstorming Sessions: Chart paper/markers 1. Physical space, collection and tools Ideas for Learning Commons space, collection and tools that support 21st Century Learning
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- 47. 2. Virtual Spaces Ideas for creating a maintained, a well- promoted, interactive virtual presence in a variety of media What now? • Take a picture of your “Physical Space ideas” • Move to a different table and take a picture of the one on that table before moving on to…….
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- 49. Time to moveon... Don’t forget to take a picture Find a new table and take another picture! 3. The Library Learning Commons Program Ideas for creating a participatory, collaborative, learning community
- 50. De briefing: Greatideas come from you and your colleagues! Share your creativity, learning, ideas! Thanks for coming! Good luck on the journey!
Editor's Notes
- #3 A Learning Commons has been defined as “a learning “space” that is both physical and virtual – a place to experiment, create, practice, celebrate, learn, work, collaborate and play. Learning by Design: Learning: inspired by individual passions and interests. Inquiry based connected to real-world experiences and challenges Demonstrated in powerfully ways individually and in groups Structures: Time, physical space, access to information and connection to community provide flexibility to support learning Tools: that enable digital citizenship, support access to information and demonstrations of learning School Libraries of the Future: 5 Trends to Watch | Global Educator Institute
- #7 On line resources BCTLA document great resource: From School Library to Library Learning Commons CLA document : Leading Learning: Standards of Practice for School Library Learning Commons
- #10 Word Walls to describe activities in the Learning Commons: Learning Commons Student Advisory Council brainstormed words
- #12 Weeding (58 boxes of books) Integration of reference resources Removal of extra shelves New furniture/Work areas
- #20 More room for learners to work independently and together
- #21 Students use computers to find, share and create information A large percentage of reference materials, such as textbooks, encyclopedias, journals, articles, and newspapers are now converted to electronic form. The school district provides and supports an excellent variety of on-line databases for student research. Collaboration with computer facilitator /Learning Commons lab
- #23 Offer display space to classes, teachers, clubs…..
- #25 What works for your school community….are you already making? What do you need?
- #26 Ask teachers for feedback on your website Watch students using website….
- #30 Open and accessible Rules about library use, personal devices, use of computers, etc. drinks,
- #31 Learning Commons are service oriented…….survey your users…….frequently asked questions…. Create an educated, well trained, user-focused library team (volunteers and Library Science students) Empower users