"Are you looking at space and how it changes as the learner interacts with it. Went and just observed how users used the space they were in at the Vancouver Public Library. From napping to interactive learning regardless of their actual…"
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Angela Wilkins commented on Angela Wilkins's group Libraries and Technology
"Thank you for the input. I've also seen many things renamed without the shift in intentions that the name change implies. I want to take the time to plan and think critically on any changes so that I'm building a strong foundation for true…"
Monica Berra commented on Angela Wilkins's group Libraries and Technology
"Thanks for the contact. I agree, if the learning commons isn't based on continuous inquiry and learning by doing how will it be different than a library. I am reading the book Library Spaces for 21st Centruy Learners by Margaret…"
Jeff Yasinchuk commented on Angela Wilkins's group Libraries and Technology
"I did a huge make-over. Not so much a checklist as guidelines. I visited three other larger secondary school libraries, and noted what I liked and didn't.
Liked: weed like hell (non-fiction reduced by over 70%); keep it bright (natural light)…"
Angela Wilkins replied to Sandy Hirtz's discussion The Changing Role of the School Librarian in the group Libraries and Technology
"I work to make 'Big Ideas' and thinking a part of my library time with students. I want the library to be a place where they are building their knowledge while learning to evaluate and think critically. Besides all of these…"
Angela Wilkins commented on Angela Wilkins's group Libraries and Technology
"Has anyone recently renovated their physical library space? Did you have a useful checklist, article or process? Feel like sharing? - Looking at changing to accomodate more user groups in a learning commons capacity."
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DeWayne Harrell replied to Angela Wilkins's discussion How do we keep our school libraries current in a world of changing technology? in the group Libraries and Technology
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Angela Wilkins added a discussion to the group Libraries and Technology
How are you integrating Web 2.0 and 21st Century Learning into your library or teaching practice?
Last night I watched a spur of the moment presentation by two very talented and highly motivated librarians on a collaboration project they were working on between their two schools on integrating technology and aboriginal education cross curricularly. The work that they have accomplished in just two months was impressive and what they shared about the challenges they faced and how they chose to overcome those was useful. We encouraged them to share their experiences in a larger Pro D setting.…See More
Angela Wilkins replied to Angela Wilkins's discussion How do we keep our school libraries current in a world of changing technology? in the group Libraries and Technology
"I agree with you DeWayne. Librarians these days need to be a Jack of all Trades and wear many hats. It takes a highly motivated and knowledgable individuals."
DeWayne Harrell replied to Angela Wilkins's discussion How do we keep our school libraries current in a world of changing technology? in the group Libraries and Technology
"In order to keep current, plan for the future, and provide learners with the best skills, the library must expose students and communities to a variety of information. This will require individual libraries to become proficient in a number…"
DeWayne Harrell joined Angela Wilkins's group
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Monica Berra commented on Angela Wilkins's blog post What is the most important function of an elementary school library?
"Today three librarians in a parking lot discussed your ideas. Together the three of us are in our first month of building a district learning commons where teachers, students and parents come together to build knowledge…"
Kathy Williams joined Angela Wilkins's group
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Carlos A.M. Foscolo commented on Angela Wilkins's blog post What is the most important function of an elementary school library?
"Thank you Angela for your suggestion and I'll sure get in touch with "We Give Books" and the Pearson Foundation too. I hope I can get my project chosen. I'll let you know as we progress on it. Thanks Monica for your commennt.…"
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Favourite Picture Books for Teaching
Here are some of my favourite picture books to use when teaching. Please share your own and tell a little about how you use them.
Finklehopper Frog by Irene Livingston
A fun rhyme and wonderful pictures to teach about kindness and…
ContinuePosted on August 28, 2012 at 6:30
What is the most important function of an elementary school library?
This year will see me move out of the classroom to try a new position as a
librarian and support teacher. As I consider my new role I think of the
importance of engendering a love of reading as well as life skills such as how
to find and evaluate resources. My question to you fellow bloggers is what do
you think the most important function of an elementary school library is?
Posted on August 27, 2012 at 17:53 — 10 Comments
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