Learn More About The Learning Commons
In this section, you will find links to sites, videos and other resources that you may find helps you to understand the philosophy behind the concept of the Learning Commons and some practical information on what to consider when designing a Learning Commons.
3 Ways to Reconfigure an Old Computer Lab
This article by Mark Frydenberg in EdTech Magazine share the experiences of Bentley University as they transformed an older computer lab space into a more inviting collaborative space with embed technology.
Frydenberg, Mark. 3 Ways to Reconfigure an Old Computer Lab. Edtechmagazine.com. CDW LLC. 28 JAN 2013. Web. 28 JAN 2013.
The Virtual Learning Commons
This website is the companion site to the second edition of the book The New Learning Commons: Where Learners Win! which outlines the importance of the concept of a Learning Commons while at the same time exploring all the different facets that this will involve for learning:
Loertscher, David V., Carol Koechlin, Sandi Zwaan and Esther Rosenfeld. The New Learning Commons Where Learners Win! Salt Lake City UT: Learning Commons Press. 2011.
Seven Spaces of Education Technology
This 15 minute video with Ewan McIntosh looks at the way that physical and digital spaces can impact learning.
McIntosh, Ewan. Seven Spaces of Education Technology. Youtube.ca. 2 FEB 2011. Web. 25 JAN 2013.
7 Tips for Building Collaborative Learning Spaces -- Campus Technology
This article by Matt Villano highlights 7 points that need to be considered and addressed when building your own Learning Commons space.
Villano, Matt. 7 Tips For Building Collaborative Learning Spaces. Campustechnology.com. 1105 Media Inc. 06 JAN 2010. Web. 25 JAN 2013.
3 Ways to Reconfigure an Old Computer Lab
This article by Mark Frydenberg in EdTech Magazine share the experiences of Bentley University as they transformed an older computer lab space into a more inviting collaborative space with embed technology.
Frydenberg, Mark. 3 Ways to Reconfigure an Old Computer Lab. Edtechmagazine.com. CDW LLC. 28 JAN 2013. Web. 28 JAN 2013.
The Virtual Learning Commons
This website is the companion site to the second edition of the book The New Learning Commons: Where Learners Win! which outlines the importance of the concept of a Learning Commons while at the same time exploring all the different facets that this will involve for learning:
Loertscher, David V., Carol Koechlin, Sandi Zwaan and Esther Rosenfeld. The New Learning Commons Where Learners Win! Salt Lake City UT: Learning Commons Press. 2011.
Seven Spaces of Education Technology
This 15 minute video with Ewan McIntosh looks at the way that physical and digital spaces can impact learning.
McIntosh, Ewan. Seven Spaces of Education Technology. Youtube.ca. 2 FEB 2011. Web. 25 JAN 2013.
7 Tips for Building Collaborative Learning Spaces -- Campus Technology
This article by Matt Villano highlights 7 points that need to be considered and addressed when building your own Learning Commons space.
Villano, Matt. 7 Tips For Building Collaborative Learning Spaces. Campustechnology.com. 1105 Media Inc. 06 JAN 2010. Web. 25 JAN 2013.