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Critical Thinking and the Learning Commons
By Kathy Kawasaki & Eric McLuhan Critical Thinking and the Learning Commons Abstract Two analytical tools educators can use in developing school-wide critical thinking and […]
TMC1 2010 Papers
The Big Think: Reflecting, Reacting, and Realizing Improved Learning
By Carol Koechlin & Sandi Zwaan The Big Think: Reflecting, Reacting, and Realizing Improved Learning Abstract Koechlin and Zwaan share three of nine dynamic metacognitive […]
Getting to the Heart of Assessment and Evaluation
By Jo-Anne LaForty & Usha James Getting to the Heart of Assessment and Evaluation Abstract This lively presentation on moving from “evaluation for marks to […]
The Potential of the School Library in the 21st Century: Exemplary School Libraries Provide a Model for What Can Happen
By Elizabeth A. Lee & Don A. Klinger The Potential of the School Library in the 21st Century: Exemplary School Libraries Provide a Model for […]
The School Library as Community Centre
By Frank Loreto The School Library as Community Centre Abstract High school teacher-librarian Loreto writes a lively description of the many student-centered, supportive activities beyond […]
A Participatory Action Research Approach to Developing Understanding of The Learning Commons in an Elementary School as Explored by Students
By Diana Maliszewski A Participatory Action Research Approach to Developing Understanding of The Learning Commons in an Elementary School as Explored by Students Abstract Creatively […]
4 Voices: Literature Circles in the Learning Commons
By Maureen McGroarty, Andrea Kimmel, Cindy LePage & Amanda Torti 4 Voices: Literature Circles in the Learning Commons Abstract This article describes the collaborative process […]
Together for Learning: School Libraries and the Emergence of the Learning Commons: Executive Summary
By Larry Moore and Peggy Thomas Together for Learning: School Libraries and the Emergence of the Learning Commons: Executive Summary Abstract This is the executive […]
Improving Learning, Engaging Students and Changing the Collaborative Culture of a School Through the Learning Commons
By Roger Nevin Improving Learning, Engaging Students and Changing the Collaborative Culture of a School Through the Learning Commons Abstract Teacher-librarian Nevin finds himself leading […]
Changing School Culture: The Role of the 21st Century Teacher-Librarian
By Dianne Oberg Changing School Culture: The Role of the 21st Century Teacher-Librarian Abstract University of Alberta Professor Emeritus Dr. Oberg outlines the critical importance […]