This page will be revised for Fall 2009

In Transition from School Library to Learning Commons

A Collaborative Discussion Form

Big Think Fall 09: Directions to be given later.

Our URLs for the various virtual learning commons are as follows:

Spring09URLs

Fall 09 class: List your URLs here for your group's VLC (title and names of individuals in the group):

Individual Learning Commons

Spring09VLCs

Fall09 class: List your URLs here for your personal VLC:

• Markham Middle School, Watts, CA,    Kamilah Jackson (Open commons and Experimental learning center complete with tours): http://sites.google.com/site/markhamlibrary/

• Template for Knowledge Building Center: http://sites.google.com/a/schoollearningcommons.info/knowledge-building-center/

Reflection:

1. The idea of coaching kids and teens to build their own information spaces and manage themselves in those spaces. And, the idea that the teacher librarian is the lead coach on information space construction in the school.  

2. How woud you envision what a school-wide program would look like that would teacher every student to build their own information space and manage themselves in that speace. Don't forget Internet safety. 

3. The idea that the Virtual Learning Commons should be a conversation rather than a one-way stream of information