Elementary Extraordinaires Assignment 4 Part 1 Learning Commons SLM Facility
1. By: The Elementary Extraordinaires
Christine, Allison, and Roxanne
ISTC 601 ASSIGNMENT #4
LEARNING COMMONS:
SLM FACILITY
2. Our Floor Plan for an Elementary School Library
Media Center:
•Link to floor plan: http://pl.an/gvqofv
•Link to Pinterest board:
http://www.pinterest.com/mrsmclaughlin/libra
ry-design-project/
•500 students
•Approx. 25 students per class
•Tables seat groups of 5
•15 computers in LMC
•25 computers in lab
3. Floor Plan:
•Access points
•Visual supervision
•Technology integration
•Large/small group instructional areas
•Space for individualized inquiry
4. Samples of Facility Designs:
-Winters Mill High
-Ebb Valley Elementary
-Prince George’s County Public
Library, South Bowie
5. Educational Specifications:
Spaces appropriate for elementary school
• MakerSpace:
• Standards:
• 21st Century Standards:
• Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge: 1.1.9, 1.3.4, 1.4.2, 1.2.3
• Standard 4: Pursue personal and aesthetic growth: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
• Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland:
• 6.01.04: Production and Group Project Area — space for functional work and
meetings for individuals, teams, and classes as well as facilities for media
production.
• Learning:
• The MakerSpace is used as a forum for creativity and design for students to pursue their
interests. The space will be filled with various items to inspire creativity and allow
students to explore a variety of interests. There is a desk prepared with video editing
software and computer where 2 students can work together on a video editing project.
There is a long counter where students can have space to draw, write, cut, paste, etc.
There is moveable furniture that can be arranged for individuals to work independently
or in a cluster for a group of students to work together around a table. Around the room
will be supplies such as paper, writing utensils, art supplies, building materials, etc. The
MakerSpace is located adjacently to the library’s TV studio, encouraging the sharing of
students’ projects with the student body. It will be monitored by an adult when students
are using the MakerSpace.
6. Educational Specifications:
Spaces appropriate for elementary school
• Individual work area:
• Standards:
• 21st Century Standards:
• Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge: 1.1.9, 1.3.4, 1.4.2, 1.4.1,
• Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new
situations, and create new knowledge: 2.1.1, 2.4
• Standard 3: Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively
as members of our democratic society: 3.4, 4.4
• Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland:
• 6.01.01: Study and Research Area — space for information desk,
catalogs, online stations, study and research tables, reference
materials, professional library materials, basic collection, and stacks.
• Learning:
• The individual work area can be used in a variety of ways. Students can read
individually or work on a project. Because they are in the library, they can have
access to technology and resources as well as the librarian in case they need
help.
7. Educational Specifications:
Spaces appropriate for elementary school
• Small group work area:
• Standards:
• 21st Century Standards:
• Standard 1: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge: 1.1.9, 1.3.4, 1.4.2
• Standard 3: Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as
members of our democratic society: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3.2, 3.4.3
• Standard 4: Pursue personal and aesthetic growth: 4.3.1
• Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland:
• 6.01.04: Production and Group Project Area — space for functional work and
meetings for individuals, teams, and classes as well as facilities for media
production.
• Learning:
• The small group work area can also be used in a variety of ways. Because it can
accommodate up to 25 students, an entire class could work in this area, split into groups.
Students would have access to the mobile cart, so they could work collectively using
technology in this area if desired. This small group area could also be used for school clubs
like board game clubs, book clubs, etc. This space for student collaboration is an important
component for developing 21st century skills in elementary students.
8. Educational Specifications:
Spaces appropriate for elementary school
• Large group instructional area:
• Standards:
• 21st Century Standards:
• Standard 1: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge: 1.4.2
• Standard 3: Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as
members of our democratic society: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3.2
• Standard 4: Pursue personal and aesthetic growth: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
• Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland:
• 6.01.03: Instructional Area — space for formal seating for small, large group, and
whole class instruction, “teaching wall” with appropriate instructional
technology, and display space.
• Learning:
• The large group instructional area can be used by the librarian and classroom teachers for
whole-class instruction. There is a Smart Board located in this area so that it can be used by
the librarian or teachers to present lessons to the students. The library’s mobile lab could
also be used in this area so that students can apply hands-on what they are seeing on the
Smart Board. This area is set up in tables, so that the whole-group lesson can easily be
modified into small-group or partner work as well.
• This large group area could also be used to accommodate teachers for professional
development as well. It also suits well to encouraging collaboration among teachers with
the table groupings as well.
9. Educational Specifications:
Spaces appropriate for elementary school
• Read aloud/lounge area:
• Standards:
• 21st Century Standards:
• Standard 4: Pursue personal and aesthetic growth: 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.5,
4.2.4,
• Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland:
• 6.01.02: Informal Reading Area — space for books and periodicals that
encourage literacy, lifelong learning, and reading for pleasure, story area
(elementary) and browsing and independent reading area (secondary).
• Learning:
• The read aloud/ lounge area is idea for encouraging a love of literacy in students. It is
set up so that a librarian can read aloud to a group of students while they sit
comfortably on a rug or couch. This will allow the librarian to introduce students to a
variety of genres and show them how much fun reading can be. This comfortable
space is located near the wall of windows and window seats. Students could also
choose a book and find a comfortable place to read silently along the window bench
or on one of the couches.
10. Educational Specifications:
Spaces appropriate for elementary school
• Administrative areas (circulation desk, office, teacher workroom):
• Standards:
• 21st Century Standards:
• Standard 4: Pursue personal and aesthetic growth: 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.5, 4.2.4
• Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland:
• 6.01.05: Administrative Area — space for circulation desk, office area including
space for collaborative planning and processing of library media materials,
communications distribution room, audiovisual equipment storage, and storage
space for supplies and materials.
• Learning:
• The administrative areas are an important part of the library. The circulation desk is a place
where students can ask for help, return, or check out books. A computer system should be
located here so that the librarian has easy access to the digital collection and OPAC,
allowing him or her to quickly answer any questions that students or teachers might have.
The librarian’s office gives him or her a quiet space to plan and work that is away from the
traffic of students and teachers. The teacher workroom is an important part of the
administrative components, housing the professional collection and supplies for teachers
as well as a mobile cart for teachers to use in their classroom.
11. Educational Specifications:
Spaces appropriate for elementary school
• Computer Lab, Computers in Media Center, and Mobile Lab:
• Standards:
• 21st Century Standards:
• Standard 1: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge: 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 1.1.6, 1.1.7, 1.1.8, 1.2.2,
1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.3.1, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.3.5
• Standard 2: Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new
situations, and create new knowledge: 2.1.2, 2.1.4, 2.1.6, 2.2.1, 2.2.4
• Standard 3: Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of
our democratic society: 3.1.2, 3.1.4, 3.1.6, 3.3.1, 3.3.5, 3.3.7
• Standard 4: Pursue personal and aesthetic growth: 4.1.1, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.7, 4.2.2, 4.3.1,
4.3.2, 4.3.4, 4.4.6
• Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland:
• Instruction: 2.05, 3.01.01, 3.01.02, 3.01.03, 3.01.04, 3.01.05, 3.01.07, 3.01.08
• Resources: 5.01.01, 5.01.02
• 6.01.01 Study and Research Area — space for information desk, catalogs, online
stations, study and research tables, reference materials, professional library materials,
basic collection, and stacks
• Learning:
• Students and staff can use computers and mobile lab for research, to create digital
products, and read in a digital format. The computer lab and mobile lab are designed for
whole class use. The computers in the Media Center are used for Media class and for staff
when the computers are not being utilized. Students will learn about ethical use of
information.
12. Educational Specifications:
Spaces appropriate for elementary school
• TV Studio
• Standards:
• 21st Century Standards:
• Standard 1: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge: 1.2.3, 1.3.1, 1.3.5
• Standard 2: Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to
new situations, and create new knowledge: 2.1.2, 2.1.6, 2.2.4
• Standard 3: Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as
members of our democratic society: 3.1.3, 3.1.4, 3.1.6, 3.2.1, 3.2.3, 3.3.7, 3.4.2,
3.4.3
• Standard 4: Pursue personal and aesthetic growth: 4.1.3, 4.1.8,
• Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland:
• 6.01.04 Production and Group Project Area — space for functional work and
meetings for individuals, teams, and classes as well as facilities for media
production.
• Learning:
• Students can learn how media production works. This space can be used for T.V.
News as well as to create other forms of media production, such as videos.
Students will learn about and understand copyright, the ethical use of
information, and intellectual freedom. The T.V. studio will require students to
work well as a group.
13. Educational Specifications, cont.
•Flooring:
•Office, TV studio, storage closet, and main space:
High quality, commercial grade carpeting, low levels
of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
•Computer lab and Teacher workroom: acoustical tile
flooring
•Makerspace: concrete
http://www.shawcontractgroup.com/Search
http://social.decorativeco
ncretekingdom.com/phot
o/metallic-epoxy-1
https://www.floorstoyourhome.com/products/alloc-
segovia-sky-8mm-laminate-tile-flooring-136918.html
18. Bibliography for Environmental Design
Elements Research:
• Articles about color choices:
Gaines, K. S., & Curry, Z. D. (2011). The inclusive classroom: The effects of color onlearning and behavior.
Journal Of Family & Consumer Sciences Education, 29(1), 46-57.
Grube, K. (2013). The color on the wall. American School & University, 86(3), 219.
• Article about Makerspaces:
Loertscher, D. V., Preddy, L., & Derry, B. (2013). Makerspaces in the school library learning commons and the
uTEC Maker Model. Teacher Librarian, 41(2), 48-51.
• Facilities Document:
Maryland State Department of Education. (1998). Facilities guidelines for library media programs. Baltimore,
MD.
• Article about flooring choice:
Shaw Contract Group. (2011). Carpet for education. Retrieved from
http://www.shawcontractgroup.com/Content/LiteraturePDFs/Product_pdf/SCG_ education.pdf
• Article about lighting:
Hubbell Incorporated. (2014). Libraries. Retrieved from
http://www.litecontrol.com/libraries
• ADA Guidelines:
United States Access Board. (2002). ADA accessibility guidelines. Retrieved from http://www.access
-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-ada
-standards/background/adaag#lib
19. Bibliography for Environmental Design
Elements Research, cont:
• AASL. (2007). Standards for the 21st century learner. Retrieved from
http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/guideli
nesandstandards/learningstandards/AASL_LearningStandards
.pdf
• Maryland State Department of Education. (2000). Standards for
school library media programs in Maryland. Retrieved from
http://marylandpublicschools.org/NR/rdonlyres/092A7763-
3A8E-47D6-B57D-32FBDC668D0A/13091/SLMStandards1.pdf
