A Starter Discussion with WeIf WE gave you ___, WE would expect _____ A Presentation by:David V. LoertscherMarie Slim

If WE gave you _____, WE would expect _____A collection of library books…A bank of computers…A network open to Web 2.0A library clerk only to run the

LMCA credentialed teacher librarianBetter testsRace to the Top money

Conclusion:

What Kind of Results?

I know a lot and I can learn anything I want to learn!

A Premise:

Controversy:Separate or Integrated?

Premise: The Central Function of a Library Media Program:

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 LiteratureUnderstanding by DesignDifferentiationLearning StylesNow, Common Core Standards

Consider Knowledge Building Environments

Try a Knowledge Building Center

Google Site / Google Apps for Education; Kohive; Moodle; etc.

Advantages for the Part Time TLMaintain the central focus of the

Learning Commons/LMCInvite all specialists to join in

collaborationsBe able to track impact on

learningPush 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.comsraslim@sbcglobal.nethttp://schoollearningcommons.pb

works.com/Knowledge--Building--Centers