Learning Commons
The Learning Commons at NMS consists of the library and the Innovation Space (formally the computer lab).
The library houses over 12,000 books, a story area, a large group instruction area and plenty of nooks and crannies for small group and independent work.
The Innovation Space is home to two 3D printers, a 3D Scanner, a Lego wall, green screen, little Bits, Makey Makeys, Snap Circuits, a handful of iMacs, some robots and more.
It doesn't matter what name you use - library, media center, library learning commons, our goal is to provide a place that is comfortable and inspires exploration and collaboration; a place where students can construct new knowledge and meaning from the world around them; a place where students can move beyond their comfort zone. It might be as simple as suggesting a different book genre or as complicated as figuring how little bits can be used to teach an electricity lesson. Whatever we are doing we are doing it with joy.
Ms. Coupe - Media Specialist
Mrs. Belmonte - Media Assistant