Mps learning commons ppt

Mps learning commons ppt

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  MPS Learning Commons An Invitation
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  FRAMEWORK FOR PRESENTATION  Why a Learning Commons?  Difference between a Learning Commons vs. Library  Current State  Proposed Project  Next steps
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  WHY A LEARNINGCOMMONS? A responsive shift to the demands of the 21st Century
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  Libraries were designedas a place to house knowledge and provide student access to information. Is this how your current learning space looks ? Computer labs were designed to teach children how to use computer programs this type of teaching assumed that all students needed the same thing at the same time.
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  Simply finding information,or receiving instruction from a wise other is not the teaching and learning our students will require to be successful in the 21st century. Our children need an environment which fosters thinking. Critical and creative thinking Innovation Imagination Entrepreneurship Communication Collaboration
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  The Learning Commonsis as much a perspective as it is a physical place Developing rigorous thought Active Passionate Creating Collaboration Inquiry Student Centred Problem Finding Problem Solving Space Academic Excellence Exploring Technology Social Space Honouring Student Voice Easy student access to materials
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  TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM SETTING
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  Our Learning CommonsJourney Creating the physical space Design based on research Securing base funding from UCDSB Consultation and input on design and finishing from students, staff and parents Prioritized purchasing of furnishings and finishings We are in this stage
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  Current State Caption
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   Caption
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  NEXT PRIORITY