Teaching And Learning Information Synthesis: An Intervention And Rubric Based Assessment,
2015
Utath State University
Teaching And Learning Information Synthesis: An Intervention And Rubric Based Assessment, Kacy Lundstrom, Anne R. Diekema, Heather Leary, Sheri Haderlie, Wendy Holliday
Communications in Information Literacy
The purpose of this research was to determine how information synthesis skills can be taught effectively, and to discover how the level of synthesis in student writing can be effectively measured. The intervention was an information synthesis lesson that broke down the synthesis process into sequenced tasks. Researchers created a rubric which they used to assess a student's level of information synthesis demonstrated in their final research essays. A form of counting analysis was also created to see if other methods could help in measuring synthesis. Findings from the rubric analysis revealed that students appear to benefit from the synthesis …
Book Review: The One-Shot Library Instruction Survival Guide,
2015
University of Idaho
Book Review: The One-Shot Library Instruction Survival Guide, Beth R. Canzoneri
Communications in Information Literacy
No abstract provided.
Motivational Design In Information Literacy Instruction,
2015
Assistant Professor, e-Learning and Instructional Technology Librarian
Motivational Design In Information Literacy Instruction, Amanda Kathryn Nichols Hess
Communications in Information Literacy
Motivational design theory complements instructional design theory and, when used together, both principles can impact learning, knowledge acquisition, and knowledge retention. In information literacy instruction, motivational design exists throughout the appropriate standards documents. However, there is limited current research on the best practices for using motivation in information literacy or library-based instruction. The existing research does indicate that librarians who deliver information literacy instruction attempt to implement motivational design theories such as Keller's ARCS model into their teaching, although often at a low level. Furthermore, studies of face-to-face and online library learning environments illustrate that using the ARCS model – …
Book Review: The Embedded Librarian's Cookbook,
2015
University of Lethbridge
Book Review: The Embedded Librarian's Cookbook, Nicole C. Eva
Communications in Information Literacy
No abstract provided.
Connecting Inspiration With Information: Studio Art Students And Information Literacy Instruction,
2015
Oakland University
Connecting Inspiration With Information: Studio Art Students And Information Literacy Instruction, Katie Greer
Communications in Information Literacy
This article discusses the partnership between the library and the studio art faculty at [Institution name], that led to the integration of information literacy instruction into the studio art curriculum. The author outlines the importance of information literacy to artistic practice and student success, and discusses the program of instruction and learning outcomes. Early assessment of student needs and the program's effectiveness, using both citation analysis and anecdotal feedback, reveals that the program has contributed to the maturation of student research and inquiry skills, and positively affected the relationship between the department and the library, and provides preliminary conclusions about …
A Decade Of Critical Information Literacy: A Review Of The Literature,
2015
Long Island University - Brooklyn Campus
A Decade Of Critical Information Literacy: A Review Of The Literature, Eamon Tewell
Communications in Information Literacy
As information literacy continues in its centrality to many academic libraries' missions, a line of inquiry has developed in response to ACRL's charge to develop information literate citizens. The literature of critical information literacy questions widely held assumptions about information literacy and considers in what ways librarians may encourage students to engage with and act upon information's complex and inherently political nature. This review explores the research into critical information literacy, including critical pedagogy and critiques of information literacy, in order to provide an entry point for this emerging and challenging approach to information literacy.
Teaching Matters: The Interplay Of Information Literacy Instruction And Professional Statements,
2015
University of Nevada - Reno
Teaching Matters: The Interplay Of Information Literacy Instruction And Professional Statements, Patrick P. Ragains
Communications in Information Literacy
This column examines the Association of College & Research Libraries' new Framework for information literacy for higher education and Information literacy competency standards for higher education in the context of professional practice.
Education Theory And Pedagogy For Practical Library Instruction: How To Learn What We Really Need To Know,
2015
Idaho State University
Education Theory And Pedagogy For Practical Library Instruction: How To Learn What We Really Need To Know, Molly Montgomery
Communications in Information Literacy
The majority of librarians who have taken on instruction responsibilities have had little to no formal training in educational theories or pedagogical practices. We do the best we can without a foundation for our teaching. This Perspectives column looks at how much theory we really need to know, and how can we gain this knowledge in order to become effective and engaging instructors.
"Mind-Blowing"": Fostering Self-Regulated Learning In Information Literacy Instruction,
2015
University of Toronto Libraries
"Mind-Blowing"": Fostering Self-Regulated Learning In Information Literacy Instruction, Eveline Houtman
Communications in Information Literacy
The new ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education brings a new emphasis into our instruction on student metacognition and dispositions. In this article I introduce self-regulated learning, a related concept from the field of education; it encompasses metacognition, emotions, motivations and behaviors. I discuss how this concept could be important and helpful in implementing the related elements in the ACRL Framework and draw on the concept to devise strategies and activities that promote students' self-awareness and learning skills. This focus promotes a more learner-centered approach to teaching. The article also adds to the conversation on developing a self-reflective …
Flipping The Business Information Literacy Classroom: Redesign, Implementation And Assessment Of A Case Study,
2015
Purdue University
Flipping The Business Information Literacy Classroom: Redesign, Implementation And Assessment Of A Case Study, Ilana Stonebraker
Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research
A team of librarians at Purdue University transformed a business information literacy course from a traditional lecture, 40-student class into multiple sections of a flipped, 70-student classroom to meet the request that the successful course be required for all 500 undergraduate students. Scaling up required the adoption of flipped learning techniques for better utilization of library teaching resources. This case study provides key insights for others implementing credit classes or integrating similar content into one-shots or embedded work. It also describes the assessed results determined through student feedback (focus groups) and student performance (pre/post-tests).
From Co-Location To Collaboration: Working Together To Improve Student Learning,
2015
Rollins College
From Co-Location To Collaboration: Working Together To Improve Student Learning, Susan Montgomery, Suzanne D. Robertshaw
Faculty Publications
An academic librarian and the coordinator of a campus tutoring and writing center recently relocated to the library researched their value to second-year students. Differences in the amount and type of available data called for conducting in-depth interviews with students about their research and writing processes. The researchers also reviewed relevant material regarding similar collaborative efforts at other college and universities. The gaps revealed in the environmental scan along with the best practices of librarian/writing center collaboration helped determine future steps needed for both units to move from mere co-location to working in true collaboration.
Collecting Cats: Library Lessons From Neko Atsume,
2015
CUNY Queens College
Collecting Cats: Library Lessons From Neko Atsume, Kelly M. Blanchat, Megan Brooks
Publications and Research
This blog post is the culmination of a Twitter conversation between librarians talking about their experiences playing a phone game. The game is called Nekoatsume and it involves taking care of digital cats in a virtual backyard. Nekoatsume is entirely in Japanese, a key fact that actually started the Twitter conversation (and not the fact that the game involves cats, as might be expected). Despite the language barrier, Nekoatsume is remarkably user-friendly; library databases should be just as user-friendly as a game in a foreign language, but too often they’re not. With so many variables in acquiring research — design, …
Using Ipads To Facilitate Library Instruction Sessions In A Scale-Up Classroom,
2015
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Using Ipads To Facilitate Library Instruction Sessions In A Scale-Up Classroom, Michelle Gibeault
University Libraries Faculty Publications and Presentations
This study details a trial in which three undergraduate library instruction sessions were conducted on a class set of iPads, within a SCALE-UP classroom. The iPads suggested strong potential as replacements for desktop computers and demonstrated support for key active learning approaches: instant polling, content sharing, and navigation of web pages and databases. The SCALE-UP classroom has made notable contributions in promoting undergraduate learning, and its advantages were found to be extensible to library instruction. The pedagogy which the space is designed to reinforce, collaborative learning segments interspersed with lecture components, seemed to promote student engagement in library instruction sessions.
Learning To Learn: Embedding Peer Support As A Core Learning Skill At Third Level,
2015
Technological University Dublin
Learning To Learn: Embedding Peer Support As A Core Learning Skill At Third Level, Gerard Ryder, Philip Russell
Support services (Former ITT) - Conference Papers
This paper presents an overview of the Peer Learning Support Programme which has been developed by Mechanical Engineering staff and librarians at the Institute of Technology Tallaght in support of the Institute's Learning to Learn at Third Level module.
Social Media As Game Strategy: Twitter In The #Infolit Instruction Session,
2015
CUNY Queens College
Social Media As Game Strategy: Twitter In The #Infolit Instruction Session, Kelly M. Blanchat, Lydia Willoughby
Publications and Research
The lure of distractions can entice even the strongest of student wills in a computer classroom. Research requires strategic thinking and ordered planning to drown out the noise of online distractions. This poster demonstrates a unique way to capitalize on the natural overlap of research, communication, and social media by employing game strategy to lead learning outcomes for undergraduate student research. Instead of silencing social media, this activity incorporates Twitter as a platform to introduce information literacy concepts and participatory practices of scholarship.
The Beginning Of Digital Wisdom,
2015
Seattle Pacific University
The Beginning Of Digital Wisdom, Michael J. Paulus Jr., Ryan Ingersoll
SPU Works
Marc Prensky, who popularized the term “digital natives” more than ten years ago, now emphasizes the need for “digital wisdom”: using digital technologies wisely to become wiser. Recent research reveals that so-called digital natives are often “digital naïves”—familiarity with digital technologies does not translate into facility with them. Incoming college students report declining confidence in their computer skills and report very modest improvements by the time they graduate. Employers report deficiencies in the technological skills of college graduates and, perhaps most troubling, studies of youth and young adults show that ethical and moral reasoning does not extend much beyond self-protection. …
Information Retrieval: Managing Information Overload,
2015
San Jose State University
Information Retrieval: Managing Information Overload, Adrienne Mathewson
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Information Outlook May/June 2015,
2015
San Jose State University
Information Outlook May/June 2015, Special Libraries Association
Information Outlook, 2015
Volume 19, Issue 3
Embedded Librarian Ideas: Best Practices Explored And Redefined,
2015
CUNY Bronx Community College
Embedded Librarian Ideas: Best Practices Explored And Redefined, Carl R. Andrews
Publications and Research
This paper explores the multitude of ways in which embedded librarianship can be implemented. Although the paper is primarily targeted to academic librarians in higher education settings, the literature examined and the ideas presented can support secondary and college level inter-disciplinary teaching initiatives. The ideas presented are sourced from scholarly journal articles, monographs, and best practices implemented by the author. Attention is given to programs where Information Literacy is infused into a school’s General Education curriculum. Academic librarian pedagogy, outreach, and networking strategies are also highlighted. The author is especially interested in projects that address student academic success after an …
Sharpening The Search Saw: Lessons From Expert Searchers,
2015
San Jose State University
Sharpening The Search Saw: Lessons From Expert Searchers, Virginia M. Tucker
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
