Standard: Designing Learning Environments to Support Participatory Learning
Theme: Designing for the Individual
Growth Phase: Established
Growth Indicator: Students develop their individuality, curiosity, and creativity through experiences in the LLC.
A local news story reports that students in a secondary school in British Columbia have had many possibilities opened up for them in a newly renovated LLC. User-friendly, flexible and adaptable spaces provide safe and lively spaces to seek refuge, find resources, explore and create. All students can access a recording studio complete with microphones and green screens, 3D printers, mobile technology, robotics, a “maker space” with 3D printer, sewing machine, and electronic cutting machine and more. “Unplugged” activities such as Lego challenges, crocheting, and talent shows also thrive.
Scott, H. (2021, December 10). Library learning commons accessible for students. Richmond Sentinel. Retrieved from https://www.richmondsentinel.ca/article-detail/20707/library-learning-commons-accessible-for-students
For Edutopia the author explores how schools in the United States are “rethinking libraries by speaking to librarians and library media specialists about the creative ways they’re making libraries among the best places to be in school”. Includes examples and photos.
Tutt, P. (2023, August 8). Setting Up Libraries to Be the Best Space in School. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/article/setting-up-libraries-to-be-the-best-space-in-school