Treasure Mountain
Research Retreat
Phoenix, AZ
November 9, 2017
Table Talk on Expertise by Fran Kompar
Inspired by David Loertscher
Changes at a Glance
Traditional Library Media Program | Learning Commons Model |
Concentrates on building the love of reading, storytelling as the center of the library media program. | Builds skills and enjoyment including wide reading, digital production and citizenship across many types of media and information formats and devices. |
Directs patrons to information in books, magazines and reference sources. | Helps learners take command of connecting to high quality print and digital resources across the global network. |
Concentrates teaching on finding, locating and evaluating information for teacher’s assignments. | Co-teaches inquiry projects from beginning to end; facilitates self-directed learning, making and creativity. |
Direct teaching of library skills, research and love of reading. | Co-designs engaging learning experiences that combine content knowledge and learning how to learn skills. |
Encourages use of a wide variety of technologies. | Facilitates the use of the best digital tools to boost learning, creativity and efficiency. |
Builds a traditional library program that serves patrons who request services and resources | Contributes expertise to enhance teaching & learning through collaborative leadership throughout the school community. |
The Learning Commons in Practice
The Library Media Specialist, Jeannine Madoff, Recognized as Distinguished Teacher (2016)
Learning Commons = Paradigm Shift
Student-Centered
Habits of Mind
Innovation
Flexibility
Tech Integration
The “E” in LIIITE
“E”xpertise & Service Leadership
“E”mpathy “E”nterprising
“E”nlightened
Empathy
Humbled Expertise = Empathy
Know Thyself
Co-teaching, leadership, advocacy requires introspection. Care for self and others.
Understand Others
Listen deeply. Think before you respond. Affirm others’ strengths. Care.
Earn their Trust
Do your homework. Be competent - admit your mistakes. Keep your word. Care.
Know Thyself
How well do you know yourself?
Are you able to “read” others?
Are you able to make connections? Share mistakes - take risks.
What are your shortcomings? Your strengths?
Now - apply these to your Leadership in a Learning Commons -
Humbled Expertise = Earn Their Trust
Earn the Trust
CARING
01
Competence
02
Credibility
03
Relationships
Make Connections
Help People Find Their Next Step - “Baby Steps”
Provide space for accepting new ideas
Know When to Let Go...
Passion, Agency, Purpose = Proactive Leadership
Think Globally, Act Locally - Lead the Change
Connect
Align yourself with district goals. Explore issues beyond the LLC walls. Take a lead in solving, supporting, sharing.
Create the Environment
Create the environment your school needs. Lead innovation. Makerspaces as a place for purposeful play, invention, reflection, taking risks. Reading nooks. A place for the community to come together.
Communicate
Share with an authentic - wider audience.
Become the Expert
Build your Professional Learning Network
Conditions, Dispositions and Practical Ideas for Developing and Demonstrating “Expertise”