The Virtual Learning Commons: A Challenge 1Loertscher and Koechlin 2009 David V. Loertscher
Evolutionary Themes Flexible Scheduling ‘Just in time’ interventions Scheduled Visits Inquiry Learning Literacies Library Lessons Collaborative Co-Teaching Learning Partnerships Isolated Teaching Multimedia and Digital Collections Open Source Print Collections High Tech Interactive Low Tech 2Loertscher and Koechlin 2009
However, it’s time to face reality! Bypassing Libraries of all Types ConvenienceTech DevicesGoogle 3Loertscher and Koechlin 2009
Pew Trust/British Library Studies Google Generation Digital natives Social networkers Millennials Generation Next However: The myth of the Google Generation 4Loertscher and Koechlin 2009
Rethinking Everything for Model Building Systematic Progress 180 Degree Thinking 5Loertscher and Koechlin 2009
Applied to School Libraries and Computer Labs Library and Labs Learning Commons 6Loertscher and Koechlin 2009
Client-Centered Vision with a Client-Centered Approach Physically Virtually 7Loertscher and Koechlin 2009
The Library Web Page vs. The Virtual Learning Commons A Giant Conversation Teachers Learners Teacher Librarians Parents Administrators 8Loertscher and Koechlin 2009
Virtual Learning Commons Features Collaborative Web 2.0 learning projects Resource center built by everyone Virtual book clubs/discussions Assignment conversations: teacher/teacher librarian/learners and other specialists Communication central -24/7/365 Virtual year book/museum 9Loertscher and Koechlin 2009
Kamiliah Jackson’s VLC Loertscher and Koechlin
The Virtual Open Commons Loertscher and Koechlin
The Virtual Experimental Learning Center Loertscher and Koechlin
A Re-Occurring Unit Loertscher and Koechlin
A Knowledge Construction Center Loertscher and Koechlin
Collaborative Blog RSS Feed 15Loertscher and Koechlin 2009
The feed on the student page 16Loertscher and Koechlin 2009
The Collaboration Center Loertscher and Koechlin
All Specialist’s Track Record Loertscher and Koechlin
What Specialists Are Offering Loertscher and Koechlin
Program Elements to be Affected Loertscher and Koechlin
Year-Long Record of Interventions Loertscher and Koechlin
Challenge: Brainstorm ideas for turning websites into giant conversations Table assignment Loertscher and Koechlin
Help Us Construct the VLC Schoollearningcommons.pbworks.com Or David Loertscher at: 23Loertscher and Koechlin 2009