Embedded Files
Design Collaborative Spaces (Use of Space and Time)
Provides flexible spaces that promote inquiry, creativity, collaboration and community.
How does your library promote inquiry?
How does your library space promote collaboration?
What is available in your library space to encourage creativity?
Is your space accessible for the school community?
Current Practices & Artifacts
The libraries offer comfortable and flexible seating to help encourage collaboration.
The space in the library is versatile and could be used in a variety of ways (quiet spaces, collaborative projects, etc.)
Libraries offer displays of books to highlight topics.
Libraries host interactive stations and bulletin boards to invite students to think and explore.
Organize layouts so students can utilize equipment for audio-visual design and other creation activities.
Collaborating with teachers to plan lessons and projects to stimulate inquiry and enhance research skills.
Opportunities for Growth
Create and promote a space for video and podcasting opportunities.
Host more robotics, STEAM and makerspace areas and events.
Display diverse materials in highly visible spaces.
Increase signage to make the space and materials more accessible for students.
Update seating areas so the space is more flexible and versatile for staff and students to use it.
Page updated
Report abuse