Tag Archives: virtual library

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

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 →

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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 →