Creating a Cacophony in the Classroom

Lisa Burgert, Reference Librarian Lorelei Sterling, Evening Access Services/Reference Librarian

Poll Everywhere

• Anonymous • Respond by text, tweet, or web• Free*

Amazing Copley Library Race

• Preparation• Event• Prizes• Student/Faculty

Feedback

Cephalonian Method

• Preparation• Classroom Set-up• Instruction Session• Student/Faculty Feedback

Boogie through Boolean

• Preparation• Demonstration• Student/Faculty Feedback

Questions?

Contact Us

Lisa Burgertlburgert@sandiego.edu

Lorelei Sterlingloreleis@sandiego.edu

More Information• Amazing Race and Cephalonian Method

– Cook, D., & Sittler, R. L. (2008) Practical pedagogy for library instructors: 17 innovative strategies to improve student learning. Chicago, IL: Association of College and Research Libraries.

• Boogie with Boolean– http://www.mta.ca/library/info_literacy_act_details.html

• Poll Everywhere – www.polleverywhere.com

• More information on active learning – Grassian, E. S., & Kaplowitz, J. R. (2009) Information literacy

instruction: Theory and Practice. New York, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers.