LEARNING COMMONS
KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION
ask question
plan research
find resources
evaluate source
synthesize information
produce an informative piece
quote appropriate resources
PHYSICAL TOOLS
Subtopic
available technology
stationary computers
mobile cart with tablets
smartboards
books divided by theme
LCD projectors
audio visual centre
library commons space
interchangeable space
collaborative areas
quiet individual space
multimedia area
librarians area
social learning areas
speakers guests
schoolboard resources
community resources
VIRTUAL TOOLS
databases
Web 2.0 apps
blogs
podcasts
gaming apps
internet cafes
lunch n learns
LIBRARIAN
Shelves books
introduces topics books resources
teaches process of how to do modern research
inspires students to try new ways of getting resources
uses current and meaningful experiences to demonstrate how
guides learning
introduces new resources
monitors copyright
demonstrates new apps to teachers and students
encourages and models problemsolving