At St. Rita School we just received to fantastic news about a new initiative our school board has backed and we will start to implement in the very near future.
Eighteen libraries across the school board have been given $20,000 to help the school library transition to a Learning Commons for students.
This is incredibly exciting for our students, staff and community!
The whole idea originated from teachers bypassing the library with their students when they were looking for current resources to complete class work. Where were they going? The Internet of course! With this transition teachers and students will have the tools to easily access this up to date current information.
What does a Learning Commons Sound and Look like?
“As one enters the Learning Commons, the first impression differs greatly from that of a traditional library or
computer lab. Immediately we notice a completely flexible learning space where neither computers nor books
get in the way… the buzz in the air is both purposeful and casual and it is a mix of learners both adult and
student engaged in a wide variety of activities” (The New Learning Commons, pg. 6).
Some of the items we have been encouraged to purchase are:
- netbook cart
- eReaders
- mobile devices
- tablets
We are on a unique journey and are exploring all of the different avenues to help bring this Learning Commons idea alive to St. Rita.
Any thoughts, ideas or opinions would greatly be appreciated as we continue on this journey.
