Maker Space and Learning Commons
The library is more than just a place for books. It’s a space where students and teachers can learn, create, and ‘make’ together. You may have noticed some shelving changes and reorganizing. Our library at École Boundary is evolving into a learning commons. We now have room for more activities and can turn this area into a Maker Space.
The École Boundary Learning Commons is a flexible space to learn, be creative and immerse yourself in books and more.
What is a Learning Commons?
Check this video out for more info
Our Ecole Boundary Library is a Learning Commons. A Learning Commons is a whole school approach to building an engaged learning community. The library learning commons is the collaborative learning hub of the school. It is designed to drive future-oriented learning and teaching throughout the entire school. Inquiry, and project-based learning experiences are meant for students to engage with information, ideas, thinking, and dialogue.
Reading thrives, technology competencies evolve, and critical thinking, creativity, innovation and playing to learn, are nourished in our library learning commons. Everyone is a learner; and everyone is a teacher working collaboratively toward exploring their curiosity.
What is a Maker Space?
A Makerspace is a place where creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning come together. Our library is a flexible space where students may be invited to explore, design, build, and experiment through a variety of maker activities using tools, craft materials, and technology.
Whether it's building a simple machine, coding a robot, or creating art with recycled materials, the library as a Makerspace encourages curiosity, teamwork, and innovation.
Start simple! This video shows you how to turn a standard piece of paper into a ‘fortune teller.’
Do you have jumbo sized popsicle sticks (tongue depressor size)? If you arrange the sticks according to the instructions in the video you can create a network that when released sets a chain reaction.
You need to collect some materials for this activity: 4 plastic milk jug lids, rubber bands, regular popsicle sticks, wooden bbq skewers, strong scissors and a glue gun. You may need to experiment a bit to get your rubber band car running smoothly, but it will be worth it.
