Learning Commons

Here you will find major items linked to the development of the learning commons concept for school libraries by David Loertscher, Carol Koechlin, and Sandi Zwaan.

2020

Website: Loertscher, D.V., Kompar, F., & Koechlin, C. (2020). Learning Commons Guide Home Page.

Learning Commons Guide

Podcast: May 2020: Mark Carbone, Anita Brooks Kirkland, and David Loertscher about the Virtual Learning Commons at: https://blog.markwcarbone.ca/2020/04/24/virtual-coffee-shop-podcast-16/ 

2016

Video: June 2016: Joyce Valenza on what is a school library today: at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-GdqnYBOeY&feature=em-comments

2015

Video: November 2015: Musical Summary, Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0Va4-Cckn8&t=110s

Video: November 2015: Tribute to David Loertscher and Blanche Woolls, Treasure Mountain Retreat #22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTukpLDocZ0

Video: April 2015: David Loertscher and Carol Koechlin on what a learning commons is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7nX2cj7Dqo

2012

Video: January 2012: David Loertscher: Physical and Virtual Learning Commons and Building Personal Learning Environments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSzdawk94z8&t=17s