Power Point from the TL Cafe Webinar series. Power Point Authored by Dr. David Loertscher For more info, go to: http://tlvirtualcafe.wikispaces.com/Aug.+9+Virtual+Learning+Commons

1. A Starter Discussion with We If WE gave you ___, WE would expect _____ A Presentation by: David V. Loertscher Marie Slim

2. 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

3. Conclusion:

4. What Kind of Results? A Premise: Controversy: Separate or Integrated? I know a lot and I can learn anything I want to learn!

5. Premise: The Central Function of a Library Media Program:

6. The If…Then Dilemma If a warehouse is central, then… If teacher prep time is central, then… If knowledge building is central, then…

7. If we accept Knowledge Building: Knowledge Continuum Learning to Learn Continuum

8. Train Wreck!!!!!!!!!! Kids are not responding at the pace we expect!

9. Helpful Strategies in the Literature Understanding by Design Differentiation Learning Styles Now, Common Core Standards

10. Consider Knowledge Building Environments

11. Try a Knowledge Building Center Google Site / Google Apps for Education; Kohive; Moodle; etc.

12. 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

13. 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