Showcasing the work of the learning commons and sharing successful approaches from across Canada.
The Learning Commons in British Columbia: The British Columbia Ministry of Education showcases the transformation of traditional libraries to the learning commons model including examples from elementary and secondary schools to post-secondary institutions.
Innovation that Sticks at the Ottawa-Carleton DSB: The Ottawa Catholic School Board was honoured by the Canadian Education Association with an award for “Innovation that Sticks.” Their leadership in innovation in Canadian education was centred around the conversion of libraries to learning commons, focusing on collaboration, creativity and critical thinking among all of its 83 schools.
Innovation That Sticks Case Study, OCDSB – Library to Learning Commons: Find answers to many common questions addressed in this video regarding the benefits to learning and the challenges of transition to a learning commons approach.
Library to Learning Commons – Saanich School District (No. 63): Teacher-librarians in the Saanich School District (No. 63) British Columbia share how transforming their traditional library spaces to a Learning Commons model also transformed learning, teaching, collaboration and professional development for students and staff in their schools.
Imagine the Possibilities: A learning commons is a whole school approach to learning and can be a catalyst for change and a focal point for learning for the future. Explore the potential and just imagine!
Johnston Heights Learning Commons Virtual Tour: Take a tour of a large high school library in British Columbia to experience before and after transitions as well as discover multi-disciplinary learning in action.
QSLiN – Libraries and Democracy: Teachers and Librarians Working Together to Open Minds: View this recording of a high school teacher in Quebec who talks about the critical importance of the school library to his practice, his students and ultimately, democracy.
View more videos from QSLiN’s Why Libraries Matter series.
Richmond (BC) School District 38 Library Learning Commons: The Coordinator for Libraries and Information Services in Richmond (BC) School District 38 shares many exciting examples of student-centered learning commons development and success in a variety of elementary and secondary schools. The video includes interviews with the showcased school’s teacher-librarians, lauded as educational leaders with “the potential to be great, innovative change agents in the entire learning community”.
Find out more on the District 38 webpage, Big Ideas & Inquiry: Libraries are Changing.