When this course first started back in September and I took a look at the Vision of the Future project, I truly didn’t have many ideas. I was just starting out in my new position as a teacher librarian and really didn’t know what I was in for entirely.
Now, two months of school have passed. The ideas on how I would love to move our Library Learning Commons forward have grown exponentially. This has happened from the numerous blog posts I have read in this course over the past few months. The ideas have also continued to grow because I have increased the number of individuals in my professional learning network who are teacher librarians and media specialists. Additionally, the ideas have also continued to come based on conversations with my colleagues, administration and parents as they are sharing some of their thoughts and ideas with me. I am excited about the enthusiasm that has been shared with me from my colleagues, administration and parents as this has helped create a positive atmosphere in the school about the Library Learning Commons.
However, with all the ideas which have come forward I am also feeling the pressure of the ever growing to-do list. I want to continue to move our Library Learning Commons forward using the Leading Learning - Standards of Practice for School Library Learning Commons in Canada but this then makes an endless list of to-do tasks. The ideas shared in the blog posts from this course on creating a culture of literacy provided an endless amount of opportunities which are far too many to try in one year. The ideas shared even in my own school community have created so much potential but a to-do list which couldn’t even be completed if I worked 18 hours a day.
My hope in my final vision project is to start to compile some of the ideas which have come forward and create a one-stop shop for a variety of stakeholders. My initial thoughts include creating a Symbaloo, a shared Google drive or even a website. My vision for this final project is creating something that is continually evolving to meet the needs of my school community and something that is easily updated, adapted and changed if necessary.
I would like my Final Vision Project to somehow address the following goals if possible:
I am excited about where this Final Vision Project may lead and the opportunities it will possibly provide.
Leading Learning – Standards of Practice for School Library Learning Commons in Canada. (2018). Retrieved from http://llsop.canadianschoollibraries.ca/
1 comments:
Hmmm, lots and lots of important goals and a very important direction set, but you need the vehicle to get you to your destination. A virtual learning commons website could be one tool you develop to get you a little bit closer to your goals. It can help with many of your directions and provide a publishing platform and a way to share and engage with your community 24/7. I think that most of the recommendations for the Leading Learning document involve having a virtual presence as well. Looking forward to following along!
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