Tag Archives: Learning Commons

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

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 →

Posted in Guided Inquiry, Information Ethics, Information Fluency, Library Virtual Spaces, Together for Learning | Tagged Carol Koechlin, Elaine MacKenzie, information fluency, knowledge-building centres, Learning Commons, virtual library | Comments Off

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 →