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Connectivism And Information Literacy: Moving From Learning Theory To Pedagogical Practice, Beth M. Transue Jan 2013

Connectivism And Information Literacy: Moving From Learning Theory To Pedagogical Practice, Beth M. Transue

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Connectivism is an emerging learning theory positing that knowledge comprises networked relationships and that learning comprises the ability to successfully navigate through these networks. Successful pedagogical strategies involve the instructor helping students to identify, navigate, and evaluate information from their learning networks. Many principles of connectivism align with the information literacy standards of the Association for College and Research Libraries (ACRL). Librarian educators should consider connectivism learning theory when implementing pedagogical strategies in the network domains of students.


Assessing Assignments: The Library As Partner In Campus-Wide Assessment, Beth M. Transue, Beth Mark Jan 2010

Assessing Assignments: The Library As Partner In Campus-Wide Assessment, Beth M. Transue, Beth Mark

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Analysis of two campus-wide assessments:

  • Syllabi Analysis Project
  • Library Assignment Analysis Project