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Informational Literacy to Build Lifelong LearningA Model of Teaching and Learning in the Community College
Karen Cowden, M.A. EdProfessor of ReadingValencia College
“Just when the caterpillar thought life was over, it became the butterfly”Slide2
OutcomesYou will be able to…Learn how to integrate “Information Literacy” in your
current course design – with minimal stress.Evaluate your “Informational Literacy”Describe the “ABC3” method of evaluating websites
Evaluate websites for validity and reliability using a rubricDifferentiate informal and formal researchIdentify tools and support services for integrationContribute to the campus database for students and citizensSlide3
Integrating information literacy The first thing:
Combine skills formerly taught through traditional delivery models into an information literacy model. It really can be easy!
Traditional Delivery ModelInformation Literacy DeliverySlide4
Integrating information literacyThe second thing:Consider what makes a student “information literate” in your discipline(s).
Traditional
Literacy in DisciplineInformation Literacy In DisciplineSlide5
Pop quiz – warm-up
www.polleverywhere.comSlide6
Pop quiz - #1Slide7
Pop quiz - #3Slide8
Do we Really have a Problem?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77UPUxB2b7o&feature=relatedSlide9
What do Students say?
StudentsInstructors need to teach me the skills that matter.Instructors need to make the material relevant and relatable. Instructors need to be current.Instructors need to be….Slide10
What do Instructors say?
College InstructorsStudents need to be well-informed citizens.Students need to be focused.Students need to be ready
-to-learn.Students need to be….Slide11
Free Sources #1 - PinterestSlide12
Fun facts of pinterestBegan in 2010
Fourth largest social media mogul Google+, LinkedIn, and YouTube combined have less traffic!
Retains users 2-3 times more effectivelyEasy to share and focused on limited feedback allowing individual research/review.Slide13
How instructors are using pinterest
Quotes and inspiration sharingLinks to reading material/recommendations Natural student participation
“Bulletin Board” of student work Quick lead to valuable resources Slide14
Free Sources #2 – lib guidesSlide15
Free Sources – Your lib guideSlide16
Fun facts of libguides
The LibGuides Community Site aggregates all public content from institutions using LibGuides.It is a useful resource for anybody interested in learning new things or doing library research.
The system harvests the knowledge from librarians at thousands of institutions worldwide.Retaining users 2-3 times more effectivelyEasy to research/review.Slide17
Free Sources #3 - PolleverywhereSlide18
Integrating Information Literacy with Library/CoursesSlide19
Models: Any Course can work with a “LibGuide”Slide20
Challenges, Solutions and Effects
Challenge
SolutionEffectNot enough computers for all students to complete the lesson/activity!Integrate cellular data activities –
Poll everywhere
Pinterest
Google Hangouts
Google Docs
Smoother
alignment with
students’
desire for collaboration, real-world applications, and dynamic instruction
Training
of instructor on program takes too much time and trouble!
Clearly assign parts of the project to student groups to create the best platform and program
Supports
students and instructors
in
mastering specific
skills and
learning together
Need for more reinforcement
and practice without technical difficulties
Supplement each assignment with
a similar paper/pencil program along with computer application
Students
and instructors learn
transference
skills alongside the ability to show compassion and real-world standardsSlide21
Workshop OutcomesYou will be able to…Learn how to integrate “Information Literacy” in your
current course design – with minimal stress.Evaluate your needs for
“Informational Literacy”Evaluate your students’ needs for “Informational Literacy”You will learn tips and tricks on how to search information on the web for curriculum and research.Identify tools and support services for integration
Contribute to the campus database for students and
citizens
You will measure your course against ACLR Standards
Describe the “ABC3” method of evaluating websites
Evaluate websites for validity and reliability using a rubric
Differentiate informal and formal researchSlide22
Best Practices: Creating Base of Information LiteracyChoose an appropriate number of modules for each course.
Valencia College uses 1 module with four objectives.Create Power Points and choose videos which clearly teach the information for each topic.Include a writing assignment as part of the Module work. Slide23
Models: Information Literacy with Library/CoursesSlide24
Models: Information Literacy with Library/CoursesSlide25
Models: Information Literacy - ACRL StandardsSlide26
Models: Information Literacy - Baseline informationSlide27
Informational literacy Pre-Course Survey
Directions: Log-in to our Blackboard course and locate “Share” tab.Complete the “Informational Literacy Pre-Course Survey”.Slide28
Informational literacy vs. Traditional literacyTraditional Literacy
: http://www.literacy.org/node/235
http://www.literacy.org/linksInformational Literacy:http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/informationliteracycompetency
http
://setda.org/web/guest/projects
http://www.digitalpromise.org/?utm_source=Digital+Promise+General&utm_campaign=8e4ca98eae-Website_Relaunch6_4_2012&utm_medium=emailSlide29
Informational literacy Definition: Team Activity
Directions: Use the “Informational Literacy Defined” handout for your reference. Decide as a team the key concepts of the term.
Complete the graphic organizer.Prepare to share.In Teams of three: Decide the definition of Informational Literacy and Informational Literacy for Higher Education.Slide30
Informational literacy Definition: Team Sharing Time
Directions: Each team has 2 minutes to present their findings.Slide31
literate vs. Illiterate Definitions – Discussion = What makes a student “literate” in your Discipline?
il·lit·er·atenoun \(ˌ)
i(l)-ˈli-t(ə-)rə-sē\1: the quality or state of being illiterate; especially : inability to read or write 2:
a mistake or crudity (as in speaking) typical of one who is illiterate
lit·er·ate
adjective \ˈli-
tə
-
rət
also ˈli-
trət
\
1. a
: educated, cultured
b
: able to read and write
2. a
: versed in literature or creative writing : literary
b
: lucid, polished <a literate essay>
c
: having knowledge or competence <computer-literate> <politically literate
>
Source:
http://
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literate