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Collaboratively Planned Learning with Structured Voice & Choice ~
Collaboratively Planned Learning with Structured Voice & Choice ~
Are they owning their learning?
Are they owning their learning?
Admitted Limitations: TIGHT curriculum maps, SCHEDULING issues in library, TEACHER comfort level
Prehistory Pretend Day
6th graders collaborated to create an immersive experience for 5th graders to teach how we use prehistoric clues from the past to determine what happened in history.
END OF UNIT REVIEW: Virtual Museum Exhibit
7th graders determined what was most important about their chosen topic and created a virtual museum exhibit.
The Giver by Lois Lowry Interactive Choice Board
8th graders chose an item/article from a "room" and showed how it related to the novel in a format of their choice.
Voice & Choice in the Library ~
Voice & Choice in the Library ~
It is only effective if it is acted upon!
Students request items for purchase; I will purchase them if they meet our Collection Development requirements
Seven Google Classrooms for open discussion with students & instruction
Students add their own reviews in Destiny Discover Catalog
Many opportunities for public self-expression via Polls, Lego Wall, Coloring Wall, and Activities such as #BOOKFACE
Rearranged Library Based on Student Feedback (such as removing shelving to create cozier areas)
Examples of student requested AND student created book Collections in Destiny Discover
The Heart of a Student Led Library: Library Advisory Council
The Heart of a Student Led Library: Library Advisory Council
Library Corps Student Assistants run the library during Seminar, recesses, and after school
After School Library Club
Google Chat Groups
Agency & Ownership: Student Driven & Based on Data Analysis
Agency & Ownership: Student Driven & Based on Data Analysis
Library Club & Library Corps student-created a "Viral Video" - they invited top readers in our school to participate
Library Club & Library Corps student-created a "Viral Video" - they invited top readers in our school to participate
Student-written Library Orientation Video created over the summer by Library Corps
Student-written Library Orientation Video created over the summer by Library Corps
MYSTERY VALENTINE: Library Club looked at circulation data and determined that they needed to get more 8th graders into the library to check out books. Groups presented various ideas. Mystery Valentine was the one they decided to bring to fruition. We checked out books to over 200 students in 1 hour!
Library Club Small Group Project
Library Club Small Group Project
Library Club Small Group Project
Library Club Whole Group Project
Whole Group Project: Multiple Booths for School Carnival in order to raise funds for a new Lego Wall & Book Battle Books
Whole Group Project: Multiple Booths for School Carnival in order to raise funds for a new Lego Wall & Book Battle Books
Students created and ran FIVE library/book-related BOOTHS at the Carnival!
Students raised enough money to buy supplies for our new Lego Wall! Building the wall was a student project, too!
Not only did we raise enough money to buy our Book Battle Books, but we also came in 3rd place in the Pacific!
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