Learning Commons: The Relationship Between Learning Environments and Instructional Programs

Presented by Michelle Luhtala, Head Librarian, New Canaan High School, CT
Sponsored by Follett Software Company

View the webinar "Learning Commons"

What if you could build your dream library? What would it look like? How can environment influence 21st century learning? What arrangement is the most conducive to student achievement? Can this be generalized? In this session, we explore the work of David Loertscher, Carol Koechlin and Learning Commons advocates.

Visit the professional learning community Emerging Tech: Using Technology to Advance Your School Library Program

As a member of the community, you'll be invited to a free webinar and live chat each month on a different topic.  You'll have access to all of the webinar recordings and resource materials, providing you with an online resource library you can return to at any time. CE certificates are provided for attended and viewing the webinars.  Emerging Tech began in July 2010 and now has an archive of more than 19 free webinars.

The Emerging Tech PLC is a place where you can post questions, start discussions, and get feedback from experts and peers on the issues and challenges of building and advocating for a school library program that is a critical support for teaching and learning in your school and district.

About the Presenter
Michelle Luhtala is the Head Librarian at New Canaan High School in New Canaan, CT.  She is the winner of the Connecticut Library Assocation's 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award, the 2010 National School Library Program of the Year (NSLPY), and the winner of the 2011 "I Love My Librarian" Award.