Making Your Library Epic: Creating Innovative Spaces for Student Learning

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Making Your Library Epic : Creating Innovative Spaces for Student Learning

School libraries are no longer the quiet dusty rooms where students sit at heavy wooden tables and read silently. We’re using modern technology and teaching strategies – now we need to update our spaces to match. In this session, attendees will get ideas and inspiration for transforming the physical space of their libraries to make them innovative, student-friendly learning environments. Learn how to apply educational design theory to renovate your library no matter what your budget is. Learn strategies for changing up your space that you can apply as soon as you get back.

 

 

 

 

Links and Resources:

• My Learning Space Design Resources page – recommended articles, books and more

Blog posts:

• The Stewart Library Makerspace: Video about how our makerspace has transformed our school
• The Epic LEGO Wall: How to Build One – tutorial for building a LEGO wall
• Our Awesome Whiteboard Wall – tutorial for painting a whiteboard wall
• 10 Tips for Writing Grant Proposals
• 5 Tips for Creating DonorsChoose Projects
• The Great Library Makeover Part 1
• The Great Library Makeover Part 2
• 5 Easy Ways to Make Space for Innovation (AASL Knowledge Quest)

Recommended Books:

• Make Space: How to Set the Stage for Creative Collaboration
• The Third Teacher
• The Language of School Design: Design Patterns for 21st Century Schools
• Library Spaces for 21st-Century Learners: A Planning Guide for Creating New School Library Concepts
• The L!brary Book: Design Collaborations in the Public Schools
• Get Active: Re-imagining Learning Spaces for Student Success