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A Learning Commons is a physical, virtual and shared space, designed to encourage students to explore their environment and the world around them. The Learning Commons is an innovative centre offering students a place to engage, explore and collaborate with others.
Developing Literacies
Developing Literacies
The Learning Commons' staff create, implement, and promote dynamic programs and learning opportunities that help students develop multiple literacies In order to help students prepare for a rapidly changing future, staff will be on the leading edge of technology and its applications.
Learning Environments
Learning Environments
The Learning Commons offers an inclusive venue for social/collaborative learning and presentations to individuals or groups. Flexible furniture creates learning pods for a welcoming, well-designed space with a variety of work areas that can change with the needs of its users.
Resources
Resources
The Learning Commons provides high quality resources in both print and digital formats that reflect students' diverse interests and abilities, and teachers' instructional needs. Students will be inspired to ask questions and create unique solutions by using current and emerging technology Adequate funding will ensure these resources are available for all.
Makerspaces
Makerspaces
Makerspaces are a student's destination for learning, creating, designing, sharing and innovating to generate and further student competencies and interests in STEAM. Through participation and hands-on activities, students will take command of their own learning.
Pedagogial Practices - The Learning Commons provides resources and alternate learning environments to support pedagogical practices for staff, students, and parents.
Partnerships - The Learning Commons' staff establish partnerships with colleages, public libraries, authors, and the wider community, to provide students with the widest possible knowledge base for learning. Actively collaborates with the school administration to create an environment that fosters joint planning between the Learning Commons' staff and teachers.
Learning Environment - The Learning Commons is an interactive and student-centered hub that develops the Global Competencies of Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Character and Citizenship through the use of innovative ideas and creative spaces.
Leveraging Digital - The Learning Commons' staff, model appropriate digital citizenship and online research practices. They are guides to staff and students for access to technology, databases, and resources to enhance learning opportunities.
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