Facilitating Collaborative Engagement to Cultivate and Empower a Community of Learners

 

The library learning commons plays a key role in cultivating and facilitating collaboration to provide rich experiential learning opportunities. It provides not only a physical space to develop skills and engage learners, but is also a portal to virtual connections, both local and global. It is important to acknowledge the diverse needs and contributions of all players within the school learning commons community, both in terms of resource formats and access to information and collaboration opportunities. Local, regional and global connections and collaborations are a vital part of progressive, future-oriented learning environments.

Themes		Growth Indicators
Vision for Learning How might the vision for the LLC help shape a wider vision of the learning community?	Library Learning Commons (LLC) is explored by the school to address shifts in learning needs and environments. SEE IT IN ACTION	LLC is evolving as a whole school approach to collaborative learning. SEE IT IN ACTION	LLC drives school wide collaborative teaching and learning. SEE IT IN ACTION	LLC builds learning communities and is responsive to evolving school, district and global changes. SEE IT IN ACTION
Design for Collaboration How might we design the LLC to maximize collaborative learning opportunities for the whole school community?	LLC is a welcoming inclusive space redesigned to support flexible collaborative learning. SEE IT IN ACTION	LLC is a gateway of information, literature and communication supported by a technology infrastructure that advances collaboration. SEE IT IN ACTION	LLC is a learning hub providing programs that infuse collaborative technology tools and virtual spaces into learning experiences. SEE IT IN ACTION	LLC is an active participatory learning centre modelling and celebrating collaborative knowledge building, play, innovation and creativity. SEE IT IN ACTION
Partners in Collaborative Learning How might we build a school LLC leadership team that drives the vision for learning in the LLC?	Library Learning Commons (LLC) leadership team and teacher-librarian/LLC teacher work with teachers to design learning experiences to teach interdependence. SEE IT IN ACTION	LLC leadership team and teacher-librarian/LLC teacher work with teachers to design learning experiences to teach collaboration techniques and strategies. SEE IT IN ACTION	LLC leadership team and teacher-librarian work with teachers to build habits of mind and skills for working in a collaborative world. SEE IT IN ACTION	LLC leadership team and teacher-librarian work with teachers to design challenges to empower student-led collaborative learning. Students learn how to build personal learning networks. SEE IT IN ACTION
Student Voice and Community Partnerships How might we empower student voice, and engage with the community to foster and drive proactive, collaborative, safe and supportive change in the learning environment?	Students and community are welcome contributors to LLC operations. SEE IT IN ACTION	Students and community contribute talents to building school culture through LLC projects and experiences. SEE IT IN ACTION	Students and community expertise are utilized to help others learn through LLC projects and experiences. SEE IT IN ACTION	Students and school learning community design and lead special LLC projects and initiatives to drive positive change. SEE IT IN ACTION
National and Global Engagement How might students be supported in the LLC to examine, engage with, and problem solve issues beyond their home community?	Students are introduced to a wide range of print, digital and human resources to build awareness of national and global issues. SEE IT IN ACTION	Students study and research current national and global issues to examine contextual causes and effects. SEE IT IN ACTION	Students engage and learn in participatory national and global events and projects to build global citizenship skills. SEE IT IN ACTION	Students design and lead national and global inquiries and lead the school community in global citizenship. SEE IT IN ACTION
School Administration Partnerships How might school administration work collaboratively with the LLC leadership team to drive positive change in the learning community?	School administration works collaboratively with LLC leadership team to support learning in the LLC. SEE IT IN ACTION	School administration works collaboratively with LLC leadership team to develop and implement LLC vision and goals. SEE IT IN ACTION	School administration works collaboratively with LLC leadership team to engage the school community in participatory learning in the LLC. SEE IT IN ACTION	School administration works collaboratively with LLC leadership team to lead school improvement through the LLC. SEE IT IN ACTION
District Administration and District LLC Program Leader Partnerships How might a system-wide approach to LLC development benefit the whole district learning community?	District administration and district LLC program leaders work collaboratively with schools to review and renew library spaces and programs. SEE IT IN ACTION	District administration and district LLC program leaders work collaboratively with teacher-librarians/LLC teachers to transform library spaces and programs to support learning shifts. SEE IT IN ACTION	District administration and district central LLC program leaders work collaboratively with teacher-librarians to develop and promote LLC as a catalyst for 21st century learning approaches. SEE IT IN ACTION	District administration and district LLC program leaders work collaboratively with teacher-librarians to empower teacher research and experimentation with new technologies and learning strategies in the LLC. SEE IT IN ACTION