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School Library to Learning Commons: a transformational journey
The document outlines the transformation of a traditional school library into a learning commons at Mazenod College in Melbourne, focusing on incorporating technology, community engagement, and support for student learning. It highlights various activities and resources, including digital literacy, maker activities, and a student tech team that contribute to a collaborative learning environment. The learning commons aims to foster a sense of belonging and creativity among students while providing 24/7 access to educational materials.
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- 1. School Library toLearning Commons: a transformational journey Camilla Elliott Head of Library/ eLearning Coordinator Mazenod College, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- 2. Mazenod College Melbourne, Victoria,Australia × Catholic Boys’ College 1280 students Years 7-12 (Aged12-18 yrs)
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- 5. Traditional Activities • Classes- any • Individual study • Reading classes • Information & digital literacy • Integration of technology • Author visits & reading • Access to resources
- 6. Maker Activities Meeting Sharing Discussing Belonging • Gaming– Minecraft • Kerbal Space Program • Augmented Reality – iPads • Lego + Little Bits + Coding • Chess • Book Club
- 7. Launching Place ………. forlearning • Meeting of like minds • Comfort zone • Place to ‘be yourself’ • Share ideas & interest • Explore with peers COMMUNITY
- 8. Who runs Team? StudentTech Team
- 9. Budget? • Fixtures, fittings+ in-house labour - $83,000 • Donations of Lego • Repurposing of materials • Good will • Ideas • Cooperation
- 10. Learning Commons Library asThird Space - • Character is determined by its regular clientele • is marked by a playful mood • contrasts with more serious involvement in other spheres of school
- 18. Essential Ingredients • Choice •Support not Direction • Acknowledgement
- 19. Continuing Journey • Cloud-basedresources • eBooks • Digital repositories • 24/7 access • Client Instruction
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