Library to Learning Commons
We are currently in year 3 of our 3 year Library to Learning Commons transition plan.
Years 1 & 2 included:
- replacing tall static shelves with shorter (more accessible) movable shelves
- replacing tables and chairs (to student height) with flexible groups
- replacing flooring (to carpet tiles)
- adding technology (laptops, iPads & apps, Spheros, and Dash robots
- addition of soft seating
- use of green screen and stop motion technology
- Chapters-Indigo Love of Reading Grant ($85 000 over 3 years to update our book collections)
Year 3 Plan
- Add Makerspace
- Increase teacher learning around STEM activities