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Integrating Information Integrating Information Literacy Into the ClassroomLiteracy Into the Classroom
TLM Institute Technology & Information Literacy
Mount Mary CollegeMay 30, 2002
Alverno‘sAlverno‘sInformation Literacy ProgramInformation Literacy Program
5 Instruction Librarians
One-on-one reference instruction
Class instruction (for all major subject areas)
Further embracing . . . Course management software (Educator) Online tutorials Other online instructional materials
Information Literacy Information Literacy @ Alverno College Library@ Alverno College Library
Info Lit OUTCOMES based on the Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians (WAAL) Information Literacy Standards, 1998
These support the general education outcomes of Alverno College
Technology Technology & Information Literacy& Information Literacy
Strong use of technology for conducting research & assignment completion
On-campus & distance education classes
Desire to embrace full scope of information literacy beyond one’s knowledge of information technology
Info Lit Class Info Lit Class AssignmentsAssignments
Two ExamplesTwo Examples
Information Literacy Information Literacy Into the ClassroomInto the Classroom
2 Class Planning Documents
1. Info Lit Outcomes
2. 5 Parts to Class Planning
• Class Content (curriculum)• Info Lit Outcomes• Teaching Methods (pedagogy)• Criteria• Assessment
Class Example: LA 282Class Example: LA 282
Person in the EnvironmentPerson in the Environment
Work in groups to identify and research a specific environmental issue
Develop and present a persuasive intervention plan that includes convincing data
Class Example: LA 282Class Example: LA 282
Abilities AddressedAbilities Addressed: Analysis, Communication, Effective Citizenship, Developing a Global Perspective, Valuing
Example TopicsExample Topics: forestry preservation, chronic wasting disease
PresentationPresentation: includes use of media/technology; charts, tables
Info Lit Class ContentInfo Lit Class Content
Introduce print & online resources for environmental information on local & international levels
Teach how to critically evaluate information depending on the source
•Statistical data•Periodical information (journal articles)
Info Lit OutcomesInfo Lit Outcomes
#3. Student identifies appropriate resources and assistance using them
#6. Student critically evaluates information
#5 Student uses technological tools and analytical skills to access information and interpret search results
CriteriaCriteria
Student will make use of appropriate library resources in researching her environmental issue
Student will analyze and effectively incorporate statistical data and periodical information into her final plan
Teaching ActivityTeaching Activitypeach sheetpeach sheet
2 Short In-Class Exercises Analyze one piece of statistics
relating to their topic
Identify an article as being “scholarly” or not
Use online databases & print resources
AssessmentAssessment
INFORMAL In-class exercise
FORMAL Student identifies and effectively uses
library resources to meet assignment criteria for LA 282
Student incorporates a set number of resources, statistical data and bibliography
Class Example: PCM 300Class Example: PCM 300
Advanced Writing : Professional Advanced Writing : Professional ApplicationsApplications
Professional Communications Class
Students research a single “client,” prepare a detailed company profile and then write in different genres drawing on the profile
Class Example: PCM 300Class Example: PCM 300
Abilities AddressedAbilities Addressed: Analysis, Communication, Valuing in Decision Making, Problem Solving
‘‘Client’Client’: Great Harvest Bread Co.
ProjectsProjects: company profiles from online research and word processing for writing pieces & profiles
Info Lit Class ContentInfo Lit Class Content
Develop the company profile
Teach students the process for conducting company research
Introduce students to appropriate sources for local and national information (parent vs. franchise)
Teach how to cite resources
Info Lit OutcomesInfo Lit Outcomes
#3. Identifies appropriate resources
#5 Uses technological tools and analytical skills
to access and interpret information
#7 Organizes, synthesizes, integrates and applies info to create something new, expand knowledge…
#10 Self assesses the information seeking process used
CriteriaCriteria
Student will be able to access appropriate online resources and interpret results to create local and national profiles
Student will synthesize, integrate and apply information from company profiles to create several original writing pieces
Student will successfully cite all resources in final self assessment
PCM 300PCM 300 In ClassIn Class Teaching ActivityTeaching Activity
Conducts research for company profiles
•Parent company•Greendale franchise
Use of online databases & web sites
AssessmentAssessment
FORMAL One part of the final class self
assessment for information literacy
Instructor asks students to write a one page description and reflection on her research process
Student submits bibliography properly citing resources
StrategiesStrategies
Make use of multiple modes of instruction to reach all students’ needs
Find gaps in curriculum where info lit and computer lit fits in (CIL)
Know there will be some duplication of info lit content (students will need some repetition)
StrategiesStrategies
Make use of assignments aside from the traditional research paper (e.g. search diaries)
Work with your academic computing people too to hear their views on student needs
Your ideas
For Future . . .For Future . . .
Collect pool of effective hands-on teaching exercises
Collect pool of effective assessment ideas (formal and informal)
More workshops & in-services