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 a Learning 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 Learning Commons?
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 of a
Learning Commons
Inquiry based
evolving
Future-
oriented
Focused on creativity
6. Useful documents and websites:
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 we will 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
22. DISPLAYS: JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON!
WHAT’S HOT RIGHT NOW? WHO’S DOING
SOMETHING REAL COOL?
23. Makerspaces: not “one size fits all”
Puzzles, 3D puzzles, KEVA planks,
cardboard, LEGO, 3d printers..
24. iPads, 3D Printers, green screens, robots,
Squishy Circuits, Makey Makey etc.
Digital Makerspaces:
25. Virtual Spaces: The 24-7 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’s Blog:
Professional blog
http://www.fhlearn.ca/amonk/
Twitter account
regular announcements, information, activities, Pro D for teachers etc.
Instagram account:
39. CONCLUSION:
“The basic philosophy 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: Action Plan
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
44. Maryann Kempthorne: LRS Manager
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
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…….
49. Time to move on...
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:
Great ideas come from you and your
colleagues!
Share your creativity, learning, ideas!
Thanks for coming! Good luck on the
journey!
Notas do Editor
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
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
Word Walls to describe activities in the Learning Commons: Learning Commons Student Advisory Council brainstormed words
Weeding (58 boxes of books)
Integration of reference resources
Removal of extra shelves
New furniture/Work areas
More room for learners to work independently and together
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
Offer display space to classes, teachers, clubs…..
What works for your school community….are you already making? What do you need?
Ask teachers for feedback on your website
Watch students using website….
Open and accessible Rules about library use, personal devices, use of computers, etc. drinks,
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
