Tag Archives: knowledge-building centres

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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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 →

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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 →