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= Welcome to Libraries Rock 13 =

Learning Commons
Libraries have been gathering places since their first conception. Although many consider the school library a place to find books and take them out, or a cozy place for “storytime”, we are in the midst of seeing and creating a metamorphosis where our libraries are concerned. They are becoming much more than what our outdated, traditional perceptions have been, they are changing to the needs of a variety of generations and learners.


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Engaging School Community
The Learning Commons concept provides an environment that is inclusive and accessible to many different styles of learning; the independent worker, the group discussion, collaborative projects, workshops and presentations, parent/staff/student engagement, etc.. As Teacher Librarians, how do we “advertise” and “sell” these concepts to those in our learning community? Participation and engagement are key aspects for the 21st Century learner and for the global community at large.


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Video Links:
[|21st Century Learning Spaces] [|Library Transformation] [|Teaching Ideas for Podcasts]

=Websites to Visit:=

[|Engaging Students Through Technology] [|Resources for School Librarians]