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==="How can teacher-librarians develop an overarching framework for the purposes of modeling and supporting life-long learning, for the whole school community, the use of a variety of tools and techniques for the management and organization of information, research, inquiry, acquired knowledge, personal learning networks, etc.?"===

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wiki owner: Kirsten Morozov

 A further explanation:

I would eventually like to create an overarching framework for our role as lifelong learners, first learned in school by students who are modeled to by the teacher-librarian and staff. This framework (perhaps developed as a visual with links that would go into more detail as people would need it - kind of like file drawers easily accessible through the use of "tags"), would have sub-frameworks for major learning concepts and tools associated with each of these.

This overarching framework would need to be designed to allow new pieces to be added as students continue to learn and as new tools and techniques are developed. Each new piece and development needs to be added in a structured way based on an overall picture in order to keep learning manageable. It’s like the organization of a home. Everything has its place and there is a place for everything. When something new comes into the home (be it paperwork, tools, etc.), it doesn’t sit out in the middle of the living room because you just don’t know what to do with it. Rather, because there is already a plan and framework, there is automatically a place for this new piece. Through trial and error of usage, you may find that it needs to be moved to a different sub-area, but at least initially it does end up in an area that makes sense. For instance, in maintaining the metaphor, a pair of scissors is purchased and goes into the toolbox in the basement, but you find that you use it most often in the kitchen, so ultimately put it there instead. Furthermore, you may find that you also often use the scissors in the office upstairs. In order to increase efficiency, you may decide to purchase a second pair of scissors specifically to be kept in the office rather than running down the stairs to get the kitchen pair (only to be interrupted by whatever might be in the kitchen to distract you). Furthermore, you may decide that you wish to give members of a household an opportunity to provide feedback on unique new uses for the scissors, how well the scissors work (perhaps there are better quality scissors available elsewhere), and the like.

Perhaps concepts, frameworks, graphic organizers etc., may also be organized in this manner. Plus, you’d want a way to “tag” all of these materials for easy retrieval in the large scheme of things. This is where I am finding tools such as Diigo come in: it allows you to tag new resources for easy retrieval, duplicate it, move it to where it will be used most, and is accessible to a numerous people who may also be given the opportunity to share their thinking on it.

After some reflection, I've come to an initial conclusion that will help guide further forays into my inquiry question: that is, the learning commons, both physically and conceptually, is probably the overarching framework for lifelong learning.

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**Definitions (based on question to frame question)**
Pronunciation: \ˌō-vər-ˈär-chiŋ\ Function: adjective Date: 1720 2 : dominating or embracing all else [|http://www.merriam-webster.com]
 * Main Entry: over·arch·ing**

Pronunciation: \ˈfrām-ˌwərk\ Function: noun Date: 1578 1 a : a basic conceptional structure (as of ideas)  b : a skeletal, openwork, or structural frame 2 : frame of reference [|http://www.merriam-webster.com]
 * Main Entry: frame·work**

Function: verb Inflected Form(s): modeled or modelled; model·ing or model·ling\ˈmäd-liŋ,ˈmä-dəl-iŋ\ Date: 1625 transitive verb 3 b : to produce a representation or simulation of  4 : to construct or fashion in imitation of a particular model  [|http://www.merriam-webster.com]
 * Main Entry: model**

Pronunciation: \kə-ˈmyü-nə-tē\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural com·mu·ni·ties Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English comunete, from Anglo-French communité, from Latincommunitat-, communitas, from communis Date: 14th century 1 : a unified body of individuals: as c : an interacting population of various kinds of individuals (as species) in a common location d : a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society  e : a group linked by a common policy f : a body of persons or nations having a common history or common social, economic, and political interests  g : a body of persons of common and especially professional interests scattered through a larger society [|http://www.merriam-webster.com]
 * Main Entry: com·mu·ni·ty**

Pronunciation: \sə-ˈpȯrt\ Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French supporter, from Late Latinsupportare, from Latin, to transport, from sub- + portare to carry — more at fare Date: 14th century
 * Main Entry: sup·port**

2 a (1) : to promote the interests or cause of (2) : to uphold or defend as valid or right : advocate b (1) : assist, help  4 a : to hold up or serve as a foundation or prop for 6 : to keep (something) going [|http://www.merriam-webster.com]

Function: noun Date: before 12th century 1 : the act or experience of one that learns 2 : knowledge or skill acquired by instruction or study 3 : modification of a behavioral tendency by experience (as exposure to conditioning) [|http://www.merriam-webster.com]
 * Main Entry: learning**

Pronunciation: \ˈtül\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English tōl; akin to Old English tawian to prepare for use — more at taw Date: before 12th century 1 a : a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task 2 a : something (as an instrument or apparatus) used in performing an operation or necessary in the practice of a vocation or profession  b : an element of a computer program (as a graphics application) that activates and controls a particular function [|http://www.merriam-webster.com]
 * Main Entry: tool**

Pronunciation: \tek-ˈnēk\ Function: noun Etymology: French, from technique technical, from Greek technikos Date: 1817 2 a : a body of technical methods (as in a craft or in scientific research) b : a method of accomplishing a desired aim [|http://www.merriam-webster.com]
 * Main Entry: tech·nique**

Pronunciation: \ˈma-nij-mənt\ Function: noun Date: 1598 1 : the act or art of managing : the conducting or supervising of something (as a business) 2 : judicious use of means to accomplish an end [|http://www.merriam-webster.com]
 * Main Entry:** **man·age·men**t

Pronunciation: \ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz\ Function: verb Inflected Form(s): or·ga·nized; or·ga·niz·ing Date: 15th century 2 : to form into a coherent unity or functioning whole : integrate  4 : to arrange by systematic planning and united effort intransitive verb1 : to undergo physical or organic organization 2 : to arrange elements into a whole of interdependent parts [|http://www.merriam-webster.com]
 * Main Entry: or·ga·nize**

Pronunciation: \ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən\ Function: noun Date: 14th century 1 : the communication or reception of knowledge or intelligence 2 a (1) : knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction (2) :intelligence, news (3) : facts, data (2) : something (as a message, experimental data, or a picture) which justifies change in a construct (as a plan or theory) that represents physical or mental experience or another construct [|http://www.merriam-webster.com]
 * Main Entry: in·for·ma·tion**

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈsərch, ˈrē-ˌ\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle French recerche, from recercher to go about seeking, from Old French recerchier, from re- + cerchier, sercher to search — more at search Date: 1577 1 : careful or diligent search 2 : studious inquiry or examination; especially : investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws 3 : the collecting of information about a particular subject [|http://www.merriam-webster.com]
 * Main Entry: re·search**

Pronunciation: \in-ˈkwī(-ə)r-ē, ˈin-ˌ; ˈin-kwə-rē, ˈiŋ-; ˈin-ˌkwir-ē\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural in·qui·ries Date: 15th century 1 : examination into facts or principles : research 2 : a request for information 3 : a systematic investigation often of a matter of public interest [|http://www.merriam-webster.com]
 * Main Entry: in·qui·ry**

Pronunciation: \ˈnä-lij\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English knowlege, from knowlechen to acknowledge, irregular from knowen Date: 14th century
 * Main Entry: knowl·edge**

2 a (1) : the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association (2) : acquaintance with or understanding of a science, art, or technique b (1) : the fact or condition of being aware of something (2) : the range of one's information or understanding  c : the circumstance or condition of apprehending truth or fact through reasoning : cognition d : the fact or condition of having information or of being learned  [|http://www.merriam-webster.com]

“Networked learning is a process of developing and maintaining connections with people and information, and communicating in such a way so as to support one another's learning.” []
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