1. The Virtual Learning Commons: A Challenge http://Schoollearningcommons.pbworks.com 1Loertscher and Koechlin 2009 David V. Loertscher

2. 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

3. However, it’s time to face reality! Bypassing Libraries of all Types ConvenienceTech DevicesGoogle 3Loertscher and Koechlin 2009

4. 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

5. Rethinking Everything for Model Building Systematic Progress 180 Degree Thinking 5Loertscher and Koechlin 2009

6. Applied to School Libraries and Computer Labs Library and Labs Learning Commons 6Loertscher and Koechlin 2009

7. Client-Centered Vision with a Client-Centered Approach Physically Virtually 7Loertscher and Koechlin 2009

8. The Library Web Page vs. The Virtual Learning Commons A Giant Conversation Teachers Learners Teacher Librarians Parents Administrators 8Loertscher and Koechlin 2009

9. 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

10. Kamiliah Jackson’s VLC Loertscher and Koechlin 200910

11. The Virtual Open Commons Loertscher and Koechlin 200911

12. The Virtual Experimental Learning Center Loertscher and Koechlin 200912

13. A Re-Occurring Unit Loertscher and Koechlin 200913

14. A Knowledge Construction Center Loertscher and Koechlin 200914

15. Collaborative Blog RSS Feed 15Loertscher and Koechlin 2009

16. The feed on the student page 16Loertscher and Koechlin 2009

17. The Collaboration Center Loertscher and Koechlin 200917

18. All Specialist’s Track Record Loertscher and Koechlin 200918

19. What Specialists Are Offering Loertscher and Koechlin 200919

20. Program Elements to be Affected Loertscher and Koechlin 200920

21. Year-Long Record of Interventions Loertscher and Koechlin 200921

22. Challenge: Brainstorm ideas for turning websites into giant conversations Table assignment Loertscher and Koechlin 200922

23. Help Us Construct the VLC Schoollearningcommons.pbworks.com Or Email David Loertscher at: reader.david@gmail.com 23Loertscher and Koechlin 2009