Category Archives: Library Virtual Spaces

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 →

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Inquiry Untethered

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

Imagine a program where all learning is driven by inquiry, without the many constraints that we deal with, real or self-imposed. Inquiry can be untethered from the constraints of wired networks, school schedules, locations, access to resources, and available time. … Continue reading →