What is a Learning Commons?

" A learning commons is a whole school approach to building a participatory learning community. The library learning commons is the physical and virtual collaborative learning hub of the school. It is designed to engineer and drive future-oriented learning and teaching throughout the entire school. Inquiry, project/problem-based learning experiences are designed as catalysts for intellectual engagement with information, ideas, thinking, and dialogue. Reading thrives, learning literacies and technology competencies evolve, and critical thinking, creativity, innovation and playing to learn are nourished. Everyone is a learner; everyone is a teacher working collaboratively toward excellence."

Canadian Library Association (2014)

http://llsop.canadianschoollibraries.ca/library-learning-commons/

Not sure where to start?

• See the Check point in the "Library Learning commons document page 7".
• Look around your library, is there evidence of students?
• Is there an ally in the school who could work on a library to learning commons team with you?
• Ask for help! Fill out the form below and work find some support. You are not alone on this journey!