"The Park Center Learning Commons" is the new name of our learning space at Park Center Senior High, with the tag line, "The Nexus of the School." Special thanks to senior Tyler Linton for his winning submission, and to teacher Paul Shriver, who is receiving honorable mention for his submission of "The Nexus." We expect to generally refer to the space as "The Learning Commons." We're excited about the new name, and we're even more excited by the impending changes in the physical space, the virtual space, and how they are used.
Along with a new name, the Learning Commons is getting a new look. Besides new carpet, we are installing four collaboration tables with large monitors on the ends that can display virtually any mobile device. We are adding 18 mobile device charging stations. There will be a new MakerSpace with a 3-D printer, 3-D scanner, large format flatbed scanner, a poster printer, and lots of things to create whatever people might need for projects. If our furniture request is granted, we will have a new lounge area with flexible seating to allow for reconfiguration according to the needs of the moment. Many books are being moved to the perimeter to open up more space in the large common area for these new stations.
It's an exciting time at the nexus of our school, the Park Center Learning Commons!
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