Beyond the Symposium: The Future of School Libraries and Inquiry Learning
From FOSIL, Education and School Libraries by Elizabeth Hutchinson
April 23, 2025 · 33 min
About this episode
This episode reflects on the developments following the FOSIL Symposium, discussing the role of inquiry in education and the contributions of school libraries.
In this episode of FOSIL Education and School Libraries , we reflect on the key ideas and developments following the recent FOSIL Symposium. With support from the likes of David Loertscher and members of the FOSIL Group, we discuss the growing role of inquiry in teaching and learning, and how school libraries are adapting and contributing in meaningful ways. We also introduce new initiatives like the open access journal Learning Hub and the Institute for the Advancement of Inquiry. Tune in to hear how school librarians are continuing to support thoughtful, inquiry-based education. From the FOSIL Symposium - AKS Lytham, Jannath Khanom and Ruth Maloney https://fosil.org.uk/forums/forum/fosil-presentations/2025-symposium/ Learning Hub journal, which includes the multimedia article Creative Commons Reboot of the FOSIL-based Heroic Inquiry Cycle , by Darryl Toerien and Hugh Rose. ALiVE! Library Initiative Interview with Darryl and Jenny Toerien by Dr. David Loertscher for School Library Central :"Welcome to the School Library Central Youtube Channel, created by SJSU iSchool Professor Dr. David V. Loertscher to support advances, research, information, resources, and leaders who are…
People in this episode
Host: Elizabeth Hutchinson
Topics covered
- inquiry learning
- school libraries
- education
- FOSIL Symposium
- teaching
- learning initiatives
Keywords
- inquiry-based education
- school librarians
- FOSIL Symposium
- Learning Hub
- educational initiatives
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FOSIL Group, Learning Hub, School Library Central, SJSU iSchool
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