Tag Archives: school libraries

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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Together for Learning Website Ready for Prime Time

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

The Together for Learning website is live. www.togetherforlearning.ca We are finally beginning to realize the writers’ extended vision for the landmark guideline document for Ontario’s school libraries, Together for Learning: School Libraries and the Emergence of the Learning Commons. Published … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy & Leadership, Library Virtual Spaces, Together for Learning | Tagged Learning Commons, OSLA, school libraries, Together for Learning, virtual library | Comments Off

Super Conference Reflections: New Contexts for Learning

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

Second in a series of reflections on my Ontario Library Association Super Conference 2012 experience. Innovations in learning formed another strand in my Super Conference experience. Here are some highlights from the speakers. Alec Couros: As it turns out, I … Continue reading →