Teachers work to enhance learning in the classroom everyday, and technology has played a significant role in the ways that teachers reimagine and redefine lesson plans and learning outcomes. Within the classroom, however, there may be limitations (spatial, technological, financial) to the ways a teacher can modify or transform learning.
Libraries are shared spaces with shared resources and as such, they have the ability to partner with classroom teachers to enhance and transform learning opportunities for students. Not every classroom can afford (or house) a green screen setup, tripods, cameras, lighting stands, 3D printers, sound recording equipment, computer labs, or robotics kits. This complement of technology also requires space and support to use it properly.
As a central and common resource for teachers, libraries can provide technology and opportunities that can redefine the ways students learn in (and around) their classroom. The SAMR model is an effective tool to reflect on the ways students are learning, and it helps us explore new and creative ways to transform the learning opportunities for students and teachers.
I love the idea of considering the whole library space through the lens of the SAMR model. When I think about how ubiquitous personal devices and laptops are becoming, the learning commons has certainly responded as offering way more than just outdated computer labs. And I think as TL's, we are highly aware of this change. I think giving an overview with some examples of the SAMR model and how the learning commons can transform student learning for our staff is important for them to understand as well. Many teachers have not been exposed to this model of thinking and it will only help to improve our collaborative TL roles!
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