cchs learning commons

Concord Carlisle Learning Commons

Concord-Carlisle High SchoolConcord, MA

United States

New England

Concord, Massachusetts

Library

Library & Learning Commonsa new learning model

• Books & magazines only

• Card Catalog

• Archival Media, microfiche

• Research Only

• Very Quiet!

• Collaboration• Online Databases• Tech & Media Support• Access to Social Media,

Web 2.0, web-based communication

• Games, groups, classes• A bit louder!

CCHS Library is……..

Robin Cicchetti Head LibrarianInformation Specialist

Ellie Benos Accounts Specialist

LouAnn Franke Student ServicesJane-Sarah MacFarlane

Media Production Specialist

1st Floor & Computers

2nd Floor

3rd Floor & Media Lab

How We Use Technology

• Wikis – Online open –access website for collaboration and resources

• Research – Both books and databases are supported

• Databases – Vast networks of approved resources for academic purposes

• Presentations– Web 2.0 Tools

• Computer Lab – open for projects• Flip Cameras – for sign out to students• Video Book Reports – Write a song, make

video

Library Website

Online Catalog

Catalog Search

Library Website

Wiki & Databases

Databases

Research

Search for articles, media, video

Search Results

Search Results

Wiki & Databases

Websearch – Is your Information Accurate?

Websearch – Is your Information Accurate?

Wiki & Databases

What is Web 2.0?

Online websites that support:

– Interactivity between users– Online Media Storage– Presentation Tools– Communication Tools

Web 2.0 Tools

Presentation Tools

Prezi.com

Glogster.com

Animoto.com

Media Lab

• 8 Computers for creating Multimedia Projects• Students make Music, Video, Wikis, and more as an alternative

to writing papers• Students prepare videos for University Admission• Best Student work is broadcast on local Concord TV Station

Flip Cameras

iMovie

DEMO

Garage Band

DEMO

Recent Changes Before / After

Before / After

Before / After

Before - After

Before / After

Before / After

Before / After

Grants for Student Support

Grants for Furniture

Art in the Library

2009 - 2010Evidence of ChangeCirculation Statistics

2006 - 2007 3167

2007 - 2008 3417

2008 - 2009 5308

Patron Visits

Wiki Stats

Professional development - effective+ 23% users

+106% increase in wiki creation+ 308% course related communication

9/21/09 1/14/10

Thank You for Watching!

Data - Standards

Data - Skills

Data - Technology

Data - Assessment

Next Steps…Continue to develop

• our virtual space• collaborative 21st

century curriculum• as the center for

professional development and innovation

• plans for our new facility

Evolution

• Planning for new space

• National Library Week• Addressing emotional

connections

CCHS Library - before

CCHS Library - after