Introduction

__ Learning Commons Certificate 2010 __

Prove your commitment to flexible and responsive learning in your library by exploring issues around teaching and learning that will enhance your library program and professional development. Bimonthly sessions will be held at Tippett Centre from 2:15-4:30 pm. Sign up for the Learning Commons Certificate package on Key 2 Learn. Partner with other teacher-librarians to share learning. Expand your ideas and develop expertise in the key components of the learning commons, as outlined in Together for Learning (OSLA, 2010). 1. __Equitable access__ – (November 22, 2:15 to 4:15) //Read and Write Gold// – Learn to use Read and Write Gold and discuss the curriculum and advocacy applications of this new software for all learners. 2. __Learning Partnerships__ (January 24, 2:15 – 4:30) Develop a Personal Learning Environment as a vehicle to establish and maintain partnerships with: school, community, expert, and home. 3. __Technology in Learning__ (March 7, 2:15- 4:30) Participate in a virtual discussion focused on incorporating a new technology (of your choice) into your teaching and learning. 4. __Learning Spaces__ (May 16, 2:15 – 4:25) – Early release on the last day! Create virtual or physical learning spaces in which every student can be successful by using DI strategies and the tenets of //Growing Success//. For more information contact: Gloria Whyte gloria.whyte@tdsb.on.ca (East) Maureen Casey maureen.casey@tdsb.on.ca (West)