Category Archives: Together for Learning
Teaching with Technology in the Learning Commons
My most recent column in School Libraries in Canada deals with models for technology integration in the learning commons. The teacher-librarian are often the go-to person for learning about and with technology in the school, and certainly the library program … Continue reading
Leveraging Libraries for Ontario’s Education Future
Ontario’s Ministry of Education is holding widespread consultations to create a “made in Ontario” plan to improve public education. The consultation builds on ideas from Michael Fullan’s report, Great to Excellent: Launching the Next Phase of Ontario’s Education Agenda. Fullan … Continue reading
Transforming Library Spaces
In the early days of implementing Together for Learning, transforming the physical space of the school library was a tangible goal for many. Realizing the learning commons philosophy by considering design components that “expanded engagement” and considered “collaboration, comfort and … Continue reading