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Learning Commons. By; Diana Si. What Is Learning Commons?. It is a new concept where everyone is a participant in the learning process (including teachers) Which is very different from the traditional way of teaching, where the teachers know everything. Continued….
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Learning Commons By; Diana Si
What Is Learning Commons? • It is a new concept where everyone is a participant in the learning process (including teachers) • Which is very different from the traditional way of teaching, where the teachers know everything
Continued…. • It can happen in groups where you learn from each other and help each other out when needed • Everyone knows something you don’t know so don’t mind asking someone for help!
Learning commons can happen anywhere, not just in a classroom • It can be in the public library • We also spend a large time on the computer whether it be catching up on the latest news, looking for a good place to go vacationing or maybe just asking for help on homework, that is also learning commons Commons Happen? Where can Learning
Mr. Tong; Teachers getting together and sharing ideas for the best way of teaching. It nay also mean to come together for a common goal. Ms. Wadia Ideas and next steps fro students in order to improve learning skills. Different students may have different learning skills and speeds. Ms. Huh; Students that know their own strengths and learning styles so that they can improve their skills using the learning style they prefer. Mrs. Maliszewski; It is a different way of looking at education. Learning commons can happen anywhere not just in the classroom i.e.; virtually on blogs and chat rooms. What is Learning Commons?(Response from teachers)
More Questions About Learning Commons • Can learning commons be accomplished individually? • Will it be officially introduced to the school program? • Who first can up with the concept of learning commons? • Is learning commons a better concept then the traditional way of teaching?
Bibliography • http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/fpss/slideshows/slideshow-cc03/images/learning-commons.jpg • http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/images/learning%20commons%20edited.jpg • http://www.library.yorku.ca/ccm/Home/preview/infolit/commons/learning-commons.en • http://tulane.edu/oua/images/Learning-Commons-002_1.jpg