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Join the discussion on implementing Knowledge Building Centers in school libraries. Explore helpful strategies and tools to engage students and track learning impact. Start your own diary and connect with experts for support.
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A Starter Discussion with We If WE gave you ___, WE would expect _____ A Presentation by: David V. Loertscher Marie Slim
If WE gave you _____, WE would expect _____ • A collection of library books… • A bank of computers… • A network open to Web 2.0 • A library clerk only to run the LMC • A credentialed teacher librarian • Better tests • Race to the Top money
What Kind of Results? A Premise: Controversy: Separate or Integrated? I know a lot and I can learn anything I want to learn!
The If…Then Dilemma • If a warehouse is central, then… • If teacher prep time is central, then… • If knowledge building is central, then…
If we accept Knowledge Building: Knowledge Continuum Learning to Learn Continuum
Train Wreck!!!!!!!!!! Kids are not responding at the pace we expect!
Helpful Strategies in the Literature • Understanding by Design • Differentiation • Learning Styles • Now, Common Core Standards
Try a Knowledge Building Center Google Site / Google Apps for Education; Kohive; Moodle; etc.
Advantages for the Part Time TL • Maintain the central focus of the Learning Commons/LMC • Invite all specialists to join in collaborations • Be able to track impact on learning • Push innovation
An Invitation: • Start your own “diary” of Knowledge Building Centers and connect with David and Marie. We will comment; offer suggestions; share across blogs • reader.david@gmail.com • sraslim@sbcglobal.net • http://schoollearningcommons.pbworks.com/Knowledge--Building--Centers