On my quest for successful learning commons examples, I came across an article detailing how Jason Stone and Chad Stevenson developed the middle school learning commons program at at the San Francisco Friends School (Stephenson & Stone, 2014). I was… Read More ›
Makerspaces/Learning Commons
The changing role of the school library
The changing role of the school environment—where students have access to tech all day long and inquiry assignments set each student or student group on their own learning trajectory—means that educators need to re-think how and where we work with… Read More ›
Learning Commons: Theory to practice
Defining and comparing Learning Commons, Maker Space, and Media Center How do we ensure that we are being truly innovative, and not just following industry fads? I am occasionally seen as cutting edge or “an early adopter” when it comes… Read More ›
Advocating for Makerspaces in Libraries
Since I first started my Makerspace at Stewart Middle Magnet School in January 2014, I have received a lot of positive feedback. I’ve given talks, presented at conferences, and shared about our experiences through my blog and through social media…. Read More ›
You Say “Library”, I Say “Learning Commons”: What’s the Big Diff?
Where do you work? A library or a school library media center or a learning commons? What are you called? School Library Media Specialist or Teacher Librarian or “Hey, Library Lady”? Whatever name you’ve adopted or been handed, many… Read More ›