Standard: Designing Learning Environments to Support Participatory Learning
Theme: Designing for Student Well Being in the LLC
Growth Phase: Emerging
Growth Indicator: LLC physical and virtual spaces, and learning experiences are designed to address physical, emotional and academic safety of learners.
The British Columbia Teacher-Librarians’ Association (BCTLA) posts guidelines for COVID-19 and the LLC as students return to schools in stages. Includes current COVID-19 information and ideas for sharing LLC resources and spaces safely.
British Columbia Teacher-Librarians’ Association (BCTLA). (2020). BCTLA Recommendations for Access to Library Learning Commons Resources to Meet COVID-19 Requirements. Retrieved from https://bctla.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BCTLA-Covid-LLC-Reopening-Recommendations.pdf
The LLC recommends resources such as this new physical activity resource guide from ParticipACTION that includes free resources to stay active and healthy during the pandemic (and beyond) for all ages with many ideas for family fun or student activities.
ParticipACTION. (2020). No Gym, No Park, No Problem! Introducing Our Physical Activity Resource Guide. Retrieved from
New Digital Well-Being Guidelines for COVID-19
Canadian Teacher shares the newly developed Center for Humane Technology (CHT) guidelines “for promoting digital wellbeing for the entire family during the so-called “new normal.” Includes concise guidelines with key questions exploring technology challenges as we now use more technology than ever.
The Center for Humane Technology (CHT). (2020). New Digital Well-Being Guidelines for COVID-19. Retrieved from https://canadianteachermagazine.com/2020/07/23/new-digital-well-being-guidelines-for-covid-19/