Tag Archives: David Loertscher

The Virtual Learning Commons

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

Over this past summer I had the honour of working with Dr. David Loertscher, Carol Koechlin and Esther Rosenfeld on their new book, The Virtual Learning Commons. I was very excited to receive a copy of the publication in the … Continue reading →

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Knowledge-Building Centres

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

Imagine students engaging in inquiry and research where learning is transparent, collaboration builds understanding, formative assessment is timely and useful, access to resources is personalized and scaffolded for success, and where students are truly engaged in deeper learning. I believe … Continue reading →

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Super Conference Reflections: Knowledge-Building Centres

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

Third in a series of reflections on my Ontario Library Association Super Conference 2012 experience. I have presented at Super Conference many times over the years, and many times with Carol Koechlin, whom I count as a mentor. Carol is … Continue reading →

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Educon 2.3 Conversations

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

(Originally posted February 6, 2011 on Blogger) I’ve had a whirlwind couple of weeks on the conference circuit, first with Educon 2.3 in Philadelphia and then the Ontario Library Association‘s most aptly named Super Conference in Toronto. Time to reflect, … Continue reading →

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