tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.comments2023-02-18T07:20:47.221-07:00YYC Learning CommonsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257419055298964474noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-61741913170641753442015-04-30T17:25:50.611-06:002015-04-30T17:25:50.611-06:00I made it and will share - let's talk!I made it and will share - let's talk!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11229216712288269843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-1240133295834002152015-04-29T07:55:59.324-06:002015-04-29T07:55:59.324-06:00Awesome! We just got a LittleBits Workshop set, an...Awesome! We just got a LittleBits Workshop set, and I have the same task cards. Did you make the sheets the students are filling out, or were those available somewhere also?<br />I love following your Learning Commons journey!<br />-Lauren<br />@iTeacherLaurenLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097482790559528672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-15061566889786746542015-02-01T09:24:37.652-07:002015-02-01T09:24:37.652-07:00This is a BIG project. I can't wait to see the...This is a BIG project. I can't wait to see the BFG put together.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13539691332582580180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-54748916186468801592014-10-20T14:54:11.069-06:002014-10-20T14:54:11.069-06:00Thanks for leaving a comment!
I love the member c...Thanks for leaving a comment!<br /><br />I love the member card idea and might steal that one :) I'm guessing it kind of works like badges. I love the independent part too. I'm trying to make my instructions either more visual or less wordy to help with the younger students. It would also be good to have tasks that don't require many (if any) instructions.Mr. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372805794256910657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-14466715591627938952014-10-20T08:49:50.067-06:002014-10-20T08:49:50.067-06:00I'm in the process of setting one up and had m...I'm in the process of setting one up and had my first maker activity last week: making a bookmark. It invovled directions and thinking, and it was totally fun. What I noticed right off the bat was that I taught one student how to do it, and then encouraged them to teach someone else. Of the 35 or more kids that participated, I only helped about 2. The rest happened organically. They even went "off script" and made their own designs.<br />I also gave every student who participated a small "member" card and punched a hole in it (one punch for each "sponsored" project). That also created buzz and kids asking about to get the card, what to do, and when was the next project.<br />My goal is to sponsor 6 projects (my colleague down the street and I are planning together) with various attention to technical, arts & crafts, and creative projects.<br />This is all quite new and I feel like I'm not focusing enough on academic things, but it's been an interesting journey that is just starting out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-1153187859272088582014-10-16T12:26:30.844-06:002014-10-16T12:26:30.844-06:00Hi Melissa,
Thanks for leaving a comment.
I like...Hi Melissa,<br /><br />Thanks for leaving a comment.<br /><br />I like your organic idea - certainly as far as fitting in with the organic nature of the maker movement itself. I guess something that we are concentrating on in our learning commons is the purpose and intentionality behind our the maker space. One of the issues with having something like a maker space in a school is how it links back to learning. We are attempting to add some meaning to the stations we set up. Yes, we do want our students to come in and be creative but we also want them to see how that creativity can be applied to their learning.<br /><br />We are working hard to help our students develop entrepreneurial spirit as well as collaboration skills. We will get there by adding more purpose to what we are asking our students to do. While the 'discovery' approach might be beneficial, a more meaningful and intentionally designed maker station will have more positive and longer lasting effect on learning.<br /><br />Do you have a maker space in your classroom or learning space? Have you seen other wise? It'd be great hear other opinions on this.Mr. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372805794256910657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-15670128827823633232014-10-15T16:56:07.726-06:002014-10-15T16:56:07.726-06:00What if you provided various materials for student...What if you provided various materials for students to access when they wanted in the learning commons? Then sit back and observe...Wouldn't that be a little more "organic?"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17583198543067159932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-60223926357744354612014-05-18T10:09:44.370-06:002014-05-18T10:09:44.370-06:00This is a great testimony to the amazing work you ...This is a great testimony to the amazing work you guys have on your learning commons! So exciting to see this happening!Mr. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742295532106529190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-27196719906760536342014-05-16T21:50:05.291-06:002014-05-16T21:50:05.291-06:00I should follow up on the football kids - they nev...I should follow up on the football kids - they never got a club, but they got a football and set up their own games outside... They managed to hook about 20 kids to join them regularly...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257419055298964474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-82954709264591252462014-03-18T22:03:11.506-06:002014-03-18T22:03:11.506-06:00What a space! It's enormous, and filled with p...What a space! It's enormous, and filled with potential. I can't wait to watch it evolve!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257419055298964474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-24802360431128468602014-03-12T15:56:51.955-06:002014-03-12T15:56:51.955-06:00Thanks for the comment Molly! I know the students ...Thanks for the comment Molly! I know the students at Keeler love the Lego and being able to stick it on a wall. We are hoping to get some lego in our space and have enough baseplates for a class to build on one plate each. Unfortunately, the baseplates are the most expensive part. We may have to buy them in small amounts and work up to a class set. Mr. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372805794256910657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-9218881314827025712014-02-16T15:33:55.351-07:002014-02-16T15:33:55.351-07:00I love the idea of using base plates to "docu...I love the idea of using base plates to "document" student work. Making a wall is an ingenious idea! Definitely would need a lot of plates.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099564155279652075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-89124378083409064702014-01-08T13:24:26.733-07:002014-01-08T13:24:26.733-07:00Great post Steve. GAFE has so much potential. Howe...Great post Steve. GAFE has so much potential. However, there is always going to be a speed hump, it is what we do when faced with such situations that defines us. Too often many baulk at abuse, instead of seeing it as students inadvertently saying 'I need some help and guidance'.<br />Good luck.Aaron Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779244166190777973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-53786054258714335522013-11-08T13:23:43.466-07:002013-11-08T13:23:43.466-07:00Brilliant! Brilliant! Munroehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129627181438073804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-5763551061391980032013-11-08T13:22:33.524-07:002013-11-08T13:22:33.524-07:00Thanks Steve, you never know what's coming - k...Thanks Steve, you never know what's coming - keeps life interesting :)<br />Stay curious, <br />KMunroehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129627181438073804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-13319229196043344252013-11-04T21:20:08.706-07:002013-11-04T21:20:08.706-07:00Wow! Great post Karena! So sorry to hear that your...Wow! Great post Karena! So sorry to hear that your year went from crazy to NUTS! I'm sure, as you said, it will build resiliency and develop more a greater sense of community in your building! Let's hope it is a blessing in disguise and was meant to be in some strange way! We will watch this space and look forward to seeing the development and transition from here on out!Mr. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742295532106529190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-28370826068117986442013-09-18T21:03:29.014-06:002013-09-18T21:03:29.014-06:00This was brilliant to watch... Seeing all the coll...This was brilliant to watch... Seeing all the collaborators working at once was phenomenal. The applications for this could be huge, not just for kids but for our work with staff as well. Awesome work Mike!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-49787898865581225602013-09-12T21:05:25.490-06:002013-09-12T21:05:25.490-06:00SWEET!!!!SWEET!!!!Munroehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129627181438073804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-14855432363251398872013-06-02T22:09:46.764-06:002013-06-02T22:09:46.764-06:00I absolutely believe in the power of the Learning ...I absolutely believe in the power of the Learning Commons Model and the need for it to persevere through restrictive budgetary issues... I am happy to have seen more than a couple schools posting jobs for learning leaders that work within the Learning Commons environment... It is wonderful that they are able to see and understand the value of a Learning Commons teacher!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257419055298964474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-66284913588672946392013-06-01T22:00:40.328-06:002013-06-01T22:00:40.328-06:00Wow! Awesome work Lisa!
First of all, thanks so ...Wow! Awesome work Lisa! <br /><br />First of all, thanks so much for contributing to our blog. It's great to have another school on board.<br /><br />It's great to see you have input from an expert. We have mostly have access to 'virtual' experts of some kind but not many experts that have been able to come in to visit us. What a great opportunity for you learners. I bet they loved that face-to -face contact.<br /><br />Also, great to see you using the iPads and creating an amazing eBook for your first project. I'm sure you're going to love having those devices as a support for learning.<br /><br />We look forward to your next post :)Mr. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742295532106529190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-5733771708484375512013-05-31T20:40:23.223-06:002013-05-31T20:40:23.223-06:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10890545819280467443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-91078290723505834702013-05-23T21:03:24.195-06:002013-05-23T21:03:24.195-06:00I do feel as though it's my responsibility to ...I do feel as though it's my responsibility to put it to work! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257419055298964474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-20227241343318104712013-05-22T19:58:34.866-06:002013-05-22T19:58:34.866-06:00So great!! With the fancy new camera I bet. =)So great!! With the fancy new camera I bet. =)A.Amadiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09918618761704755282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-49511918834456094092013-04-05T06:57:59.520-06:002013-04-05T06:57:59.520-06:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Mr. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742295532106529190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637114862399920166.post-34813766266606954422013-03-26T11:52:37.584-06:002013-03-26T11:52:37.584-06:00Nice work on the flexible approach! The photos loo...Nice work on the flexible approach! The photos look awesome!<br />DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com