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A Starter Discussion with We. If WE gave you ___, WE would expect _____ A Presentation by: David V. Loertscher Marie Slim. If WE gave you _____, WE would expect _____. A collection of library books… A bank of computers… A network open to Web 2.0 A library clerk only to run the LMC
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A Starter Discussion with We If WE gave you ___, WE would expect _____ A Presentation by: David V. Loertscher Marie Slim
If WE gave you _____, WE would expect _____ • A collection of library books… • A bank of computers… • A network open to Web 2.0 • A library clerk only to run the LMC • A credentialed teacher librarian • Better tests • Race to the Top money
What Kind of Results? A Premise: Controversy: Separate or Integrated? I know a lot and I can learn anything I want to learn!
The If…Then Dilemma • If a warehouse is central, then… • If teacher prep time is central, then… • If knowledge building is central, then…
If we accept Knowledge Building: Knowledge Continuum Learning to Learn Continuum
Train Wreck!!!!!!!!!! Kids are not responding at the pace we expect!
Helpful Strategies in the Literature • Understanding by Design • Differentiation • Learning Styles • Now, Common Core Standards
Try a Knowledge Building Center Google Site / Google Apps for Education; Kohive; Moodle; etc.
Advantages for the Part Time TL • Maintain the central focus of the Learning Commons/LMC • Invite all specialists to join in collaborations • Be able to track impact on learning • Push innovation
An Invitation: • Start your own “diary” of Knowledge Building Centers and connect with David and Marie. We will comment; offer suggestions; share across blogs • reader.david@gmail.com • sraslim@sbcglobal.net • http://schoollearningcommons.pbworks.com/Knowledge--Building--Centers