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Welcome to the SWO Library Learning Commons Online Version!
Welcome to the SWO Library Learning Commons Online Version!
Created by Mrs. K. Wilkins
Created by Mrs. K. Wilkins
Teacher Librarian at Sir William Osler Elementary School - HWDSB
Teacher Librarian at Sir William Osler Elementary School - HWDSB
Follow our SWO Library Learning Commons on Twitter: @SWOLearningCO
Follow our SWO Library Learning Commons on Twitter: @SWOLearningCO
and my teacher page: Karen Wilkins @ArtsHWDSB
and my teacher page: Karen Wilkins @ArtsHWDSB
What is the purpose of this Site?
What is the purpose of this Site?
This virtual learning space was created when we were off at home and will now be continued for use now that we are back at school! It has been created to support the students and families of Sir William Osler Elementary School in Dundas, Ontario. We hope this site will help guide our students to continue to develop their love of reading and to support their creative learning, making and doing! Thank you for your support of their overall positive growth and development at home and we hope this site helps guide you on this journey. We are so happy to welcome our students and families back to SWO!
This virtual learning space was created when we were off at home and will now be continued for use now that we are back at school! It has been created to support the students and families of Sir William Osler Elementary School in Dundas, Ontario. We hope this site will help guide our students to continue to develop their love of reading and to support their creative learning, making and doing! Thank you for your support of their overall positive growth and development at home and we hope this site helps guide you on this journey. We are so happy to welcome our students and families back to SWO!
Be well. Stay Safe. Be Positive!
Be well. Stay Safe. Be Positive!
It takes a VALLEY!
It takes a VALLEY!
Goals of this Site:
Goals of this Site:
Open a World of Possibles!
Open a World of Possibles!
Provide our students with reading and learning opportunities in school and at home: The Library Learning Commons at school is a multi faceted learning space at the centre of our school. We share the love of reading and good books, actively participate in makerspace and learning centre activites, and find ways to discover, inquire and be creative everyday!
Provide our students with reading and learning opportunities in school and at home: The Library Learning Commons at school is a multi faceted learning space at the centre of our school. We share the love of reading and good books, actively participate in makerspace and learning centre activites, and find ways to discover, inquire and be creative everyday!
Spark a Continued Love of Learning: Our jobs as teachers is not just to teach children how to read, do math and learn, but hopefully spark a LOVE of learning. As teachers we try to be intentional with the decisions we make regarding learning in order to create an environment in which we foster engaged students and life-long learners. I hope this site will help to provide some learning opportunities that do just that!
Spark a Continued Love of Learning: Our jobs as teachers is not just to teach children how to read, do math and learn, but hopefully spark a LOVE of learning. As teachers we try to be intentional with the decisions we make regarding learning in order to create an environment in which we foster engaged students and life-long learners. I hope this site will help to provide some learning opportunities that do just that!
Support our SWO Families: We are grateful to our wonderful parent community at SWO and we are here to help during this unusual time! We hope this site will help support you as you guide your children through this at home learning experience. This site will provide a variety of learning opportunities, links to useful sites and of course access to the virtual library so you can continue to support the learning of your children at home.
Support our SWO Families: We are grateful to our wonderful parent community at SWO and we are here to help during this unusual time! We hope this site will help support you as you guide your children through this at home learning experience. This site will provide a variety of learning opportunities, links to useful sites and of course access to the virtual library so you can continue to support the learning of your children at home.
*Please know that these learning opportunities are not meant to cause further stress to your child or your family. These are NOT mandatory for your child. They are meant to support and guide your child as they learn at home and of course, continue to encourage them to READ, DISCOVER, MAKE and DO for the love of it!
*Please know that these learning opportunities are not meant to cause further stress to your child or your family. These are NOT mandatory for your child. They are meant to support and guide your child as they learn at home and of course, continue to encourage them to READ, DISCOVER, MAKE and DO for the love of it!
What will we do in this Virtual Library Learning Commons Space?
What will we do in this Virtual Library Learning Commons Space?
In the SWO Learning Commons we read, Discover, Create, Think Critically, Make and Do SO MANY things. This site will endeavor to bring some of this kind of learning and provide choice to your children by offering a variety of things to explore and consider, by encouraging access to the virtual library learning resources that are available to every student in HWDSB, and open the doors to engaging online learning from the broader education community. We hope this will provide your child continued access to learn at home with the same focus on literacy and learning as in our Library Learning Commons at Sir William Osler.
*Disclaimer - A note to parents: Although we have previewed these sites, we have not thoroughly examined content for every site. As websites are continuously changing, and with all online learning, we strongly suggest parents take a moment to review these sites and resources for appropriateness, student safety and to ensure they fit the needs of your own child. Pages have been noted appropriate by grade level but you know your child best! Some pages are for all ages and while all pages have been vetted for elementary educational and curriculum connections, please review ahead of time or learn along with them if questions come up!
*Disclaimer - A note to parents: Although we have previewed these sites, we have not thoroughly examined content for every site. As websites are continuously changing, and with all online learning, we strongly suggest parents take a moment to review these sites and resources for appropriateness, student safety and to ensure they fit the needs of your own child. Pages have been noted appropriate by grade level but you know your child best! Some pages are for all ages and while all pages have been vetted for elementary educational and curriculum connections, please review ahead of time or learn along with them if questions come up!
The majority of resources linked from this website are operated by organziations outside of the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) These organizations are solely responsible for operation and information found on their sites. Linking from this site does not imply any endorsement of the organization or information found on the website. Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know if you notice anything concerning.
The majority of resources linked from this website are operated by organziations outside of the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) These organizations are solely responsible for operation and information found on their sites. Linking from this site does not imply any endorsement of the organization or information found on the website. Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know if you notice anything concerning.
Thank you for your ongoing support at home!
Thank you for your ongoing support at home!
Check back often as new things will be added regularly!
Check back often as new things will be added regularly!
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