Designing Collaborative Spaces by Sarah Spangler https://padlet.com/sarah_spangler/an9k7jrm45i7 Goals and Professional Development Plans for Implementing Collaborative Spaces en-us 2018-04-29 18:33:50 UTC 2025-09-25 09:52:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/File.png Alliance for Excellent Education: Designing Collaborative Spaces Webinar sarah_spangler https://padlet.com/sarah_spangler/an9k7jrm45i7/wish/256351560 This webinar is led by Shannon McClintock Miller and guests, Carolynn Foote and Andy Plemmons. It explains ways that librarians can implement spaces that promote collaborative learning and support creativity, with personal examples of their libraries.]]> 2018-04-29 22:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_spangler/an9k7jrm45i7/wish/256351560 Launching a Makerspace: Lessons Learned From a Transformed School Library sarah_spangler https://padlet.com/sarah_spangler/an9k7jrm45i7/wish/256352963 Kristina Schwartz writes about the experience of Michelle Luhtala, a librarian for New Canaan High School, who transformed her library's space to create design and technology areas for her students.]]> 2018-04-29 23:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_spangler/an9k7jrm45i7/wish/256352963 New Teen Spaces from Coast to Coast sarah_spangler https://padlet.com/sarah_spangler/an9k7jrm45i7/wish/256353359 Ryann Uden's article for The School Library Journal provides examples for how various libraries have reformed their teen spaces to ensure that the teens have spaces to promote tactile learning and the ability to work together.]]> 2018-04-29 23:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_spangler/an9k7jrm45i7/wish/256353359 Commons 2.0: Library Spaces Designed for Collaborative Learning sarah_spangler https://padlet.com/sarah_spangler/an9k7jrm45i7/wish/256353890 Bryan Sinclair's essay discusses the importance of a creating a commons for facilitating collaborative learning, and that it needs to be adaptable for changing students' needs. ]]> 2018-04-29 23:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_spangler/an9k7jrm45i7/wish/256353890 HORIZON REPORT 2017 – RETHINKING LIBRARY SPACES sarah_spangler https://padlet.com/sarah_spangler/an9k7jrm45i7/wish/256354272 This Horizon Report issue contains multiple resources for librarians to revamp their library space to create a more collaborative environment.]]> 2018-04-29 23:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_spangler/an9k7jrm45i7/wish/256354272 Library Makerspaces: Advice from Your Peers on Budget, Space, Time & Tools sarah_spangler https://padlet.com/sarah_spangler/an9k7jrm45i7/wish/256354648 This article written by Liz Bowie, provides advice for librarians in developing makerspaces. The article offers options for materials that can be incorporated, methods for acquiring funding, and ways for combatting challenges such as space and time. ]]> 2018-04-29 23:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_spangler/an9k7jrm45i7/wish/256354648 How Universal Design Will Make Your Library More Inclusive sarah_spangler https://padlet.com/sarah_spangler/an9k7jrm45i7/wish/256383193 Carli Spina's article discusses how to incorporate universal design and inclusive learning models to ensure that the library is accessible and and welcoming for everyone.]]> 2018-04-30 02:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_spangler/an9k7jrm45i7/wish/256383193 My Goals for Designing Collaborative Spaces sarah_spangler https://padlet.com/sarah_spangler/an9k7jrm45i7/wish/256570481
  • Incorporate modular furniture to promote flexible working spaces
  • Institute universal design in the library to ensure the facility is accessible to all students
  • Develop makerspaces that inspire collaborative and creative tactile learning 

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