making your library epic: creating innovative spaces for student learning

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Making your library EPICCreating Innovative Spaces for Student Learning

Diana Rendina, MLIS Media Specialist, Speaker, Writer @DianaLRendina RenovatedLearning.com

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DIANA RENDINA Media Specialist at Stewart Middle Magnet School in Tampa, FL since 2010

Blogger @ RenovatedLearning & AASL Knowledge Quest

Presenter at FAME, FETC, ISTE

Writer - book coming soon :)

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WHERE WE STARTED

The dark, neglected cave


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Stewart Middle Magnet - 2010


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Clu=ered, neglected spaces


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Too much furniture, weird layouts


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Heavy tables, and too many


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The only STEM in our library


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Problems the space created

MeeQng setups cluRered space


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Safety hazards


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No access to these books during book fairs


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CluRer, fire hazards during special events


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TRANSFORMATIONFrom Dark Cave to Vibrant Maker Hub


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Our Makerspace was the spark


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Before


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The transformaMon of 2014


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Before


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The transformaMon of 2014


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Before


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Reading nooks


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TRANSFORMATIONHow did we fund it?


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LOWES TOOLBOX GRANT


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DONORSCHOOSE: LEGO Wall


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DONORSCHOOSE: Hokki Stools


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DONORSCHOOSE: Whiteboard Wall


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SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR


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DISCRETIONARY FUNDS


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GARAGE SALE

$20!


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LEARNING SPACE DESIGN THEORY

AcMve Learning Spaces


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SMALL GROUP AREASDiscussion, brainstorming


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LARGE GROUP AREASWhole class instrucMon, presentaMons


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COMMUNITY AREASpecial events, parent meeMngs, etc


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TECHNOLOGY-RICH AREASOnline research, media producMon


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QUIET, SOLITARY AREASReading, wriMng, reflecMon


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MAKERSPACESAccess to hands-on materials


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TIPS & TRICKS: Advice for

Rethinking your space


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VISIT OTHER SPACESPublic Library


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VISIT OTHER SPACESMuseums


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VISIT OTHER SPACESOther schools


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VISIT OTHER SPACESInspiraMon can be anywhere


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GET FRESH EYESHave a visitor criMque your space


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DO YOUR RESEARCHStudy Learning Space Design


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DRAW UP YOUR LAYOUTPlan like an architect


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GET PINSPIRED!Create a virtual pinboard of ideas


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EASY CHANGESYou can make TODAY

(with no $$)


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LESS IS MOREWeed your collecMon & your furniture


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MAKE SOME WALL SPACETake down shelves you dont need


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PLAY HOUSERearrange your furniture


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GET CREATIVEGarage sales, IKEA, district warehouse


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SMALL INVESTMENTSPaint, music, indoor plants, etc.


NEVER STOP DREAMINGChange wont happen if you just sit sMll

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