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This document discusses transforming school libraries into learning commons and 21st century learning centers. It recommends expanding technology access for students beyond the school day. A learning commons is described as a collaborative space created by users that makes the library the center of social, cultural, and learning activities in the school. 21st century learners are characterized as always connected, multitasking, web-oriented, wanting instant gratification, and thriving in less structured environments. The document provides examples of how 21st century learners would use a learning commons for inquiry, research, collaboration, and presentation. It describes the role of a 21st century librarian in supporting personalized learning, technology integration, and collaborating with teachers.
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- 3. Job Description Update Think about our program differently Be leaders Library program School District
- 4. ● Transform school libraries into Learning Centers (21st Century Media Centers) in all buildings. ● Expand extended learning/tech center hours to ensure equal technology access for all students beyond the school day. GOAL # 1: Improve Student Achievement Strategy B: Ensure all students and staff are proficient in information, technology, and media literacy to be successful in the global community.
- 5. What exactly is a Learning Commons? • …it’s a collaborative space created by users that turns the library into the “center, the network, of social, cultural and learning in the school.” Loertscher, David. The New Learning Commons Where Learners Win: Reinventing School Libraries and Computer Labs (Hi Willow, 2008) Somers LibraryBose Library Somers Library
- 6. "Learning Commons in BC." YouTube. YouTube, 06 June 2012. Web. 20 Mar. 2013.
- 7. What is a 21st Century Learner? “Twenty-first century learners are always on, always connected. They are comfortable multitasking. They are multimedia oriented. Their world is Web-based. They want instant gratification. They are impatient, creative, expressive and social. They are risk-takers who thrive in less structured environments.” Partnership for 21St Century Learners
- 8. How does a 21st Century Learner use a Learning Commons?
- 14. 21st Century Librarian • Supports a personalized learning environment • Integrates activities that reinforces the total school curriculum • Embeds information and technology literacy within grade level content Stocker Library
- 15. 21st Century Librarian • Professional development leadership • Technology integration leader and planner • Collaborates with grade level teams • Supports eLearning/eSchool/ Asynchronous Learning Prairie Lane Library
- 16. Learning Commons
- 17. If you build it….they will come. NOT! http://thoughtleadershipleverage
- 18. Collaborate! It takes a village… ...and not just lesson plans! 1
- 20. Get Current!3
- 21. Think like a kid. See, Hear, Do! Play Theory Multiple Intelligences Aesthetics ● Dynamic 4
- 22. Market, Market, Market! Youtube Read Across America Event Lesson Plan template Schedule iPad label Family Night Book Fair (PT conferences) 5
- 23. AND then MARKET some more!
- 24. School Library with Wireless Network Reading Culture •Digital Texts •Magazines •Print Media •Book Talks •Reading Clubs Knowledge Building (Instruction) •Collaboration •Space for teaching •Multiple classes served at once •eSchool Multiple spaces that should be: flexible, labeled, and able to be scheduled School Culture •Library is place to access information •Create projects •Share information •Collaboration Technology •Readily available •Variety of formats •Used to access information and share information •Available for reading and creating Middle School
- 25. Define the Use
- 26. Surprise them
- 27. TEACH AND Learn
- 28. Computer Production Indian Trail Library Indian Trail Library Reading/Community area Internet Research Tremper Library
- 30. Virtual Learning Commons • Google Sites • Sharing Google docs • Destiny Home Pages • Glogster • My Big Campus • Screencasts • How to tutorials • Online Resources • Ebooks • FollettShelf • OverDrive • TumbleBooks
- 31. What have we been studying?
- 32. What have we been studying?
- 33. Christine O’Regan Library Media Teacher Consultant 262-359-6233 coregan@kusd.edu
Editor's Notes
- #2: Thank you for allowing me to talk with you about the work that we have have been doing to transform our school libraries
- #3: KUSD has about 23,000 students24 elementary schools6 middle schools4 high schoolsFew part time librariansFull time in secondary schoolsMy background…Worked for KUSD 18 yearsElementary and high school librariesHeld this position for a year and a half
- #6: What exactly is a Learning Commons? Utilizing this definition by David Loetscher, we are focusing on collaborative spaces and the library being the learning hub within the school community.
- #7: While watching this video introduction you will learn that the origins of the learning commons comes from universities and it applies itself to school library environments very well.
- #8: 21st Century learners are mentioned several times in the video. As you can see from this definition, these learners require more than the traditional approach to learning in the library. They are comfortable with technology. They are creative, expressive and social.
- #9: A committee of librarian media teachers from elementary, middle and high levels decided that there are 5 core values should be present in our learning commons. These values encourage students to transform from passive learning into active personalized learning.(advance the slide)
- #10: With the help of several KUSD librarians, the following pictures illustrate these 5 core values:Here is Inquiry
- #11: Here is an example of research in small groups with iPads and a research guide. Many of our libraries already exhibit pieces of a learning commons, and we see these values happening at the same time in our libraries.
- #12: The third value is Collaboration, sharing their findings and ideas
- #13: Presentation with an iPad and Promethian board
- #14: And……. Reflection with active expressions
- #15: What is this NEW 21st Century Librarian?We deifine it as one who:Supports personalized learningintegrates learning activitiesAND… embeds information and technology literacy
- #16: 21st Century Librarians also lead professional developmentmodel technology integrationcollaborate with teachersAnd support eLearning/eSchool and Asynchronous Learning
- #17: There are ways to transform our libraries into LearningCommons with little to no cost. A learning commons is really a shift (an update) in our philosophy that enhances our program and services.
- #25: At the middle school level, you will see multiple spaces that are: flexible, identified for its multiple purposes, and able to be scheduled by staff for classes, small groups, professional development and so on.
- #29: At the High school level, there should be maker spaces for computer work, and research.A classroom areaAnd a Reading and community area that includes College and career displays and materials
- #30: In our reading area, two of our high schools have organized their fiction, similar to a Barnes&Noble, into genres to encourage browsing and finding books to read by interest rather than the Dewey system. Genre shelving has been generating a lot of interest in our middle and elementary schools as well.
- #31: These resources and websites are regularly updated to meet the changing needs of students and staff.
- #32: What have we been studying?David Loertscher describes a learning commons as the laboratory where staff learn and develop their skills in embedding technology to boost learning and achievement.