Integrating Information Literacy Into the Classroom

1. Integrating Information Literacy Into the Classroom TLM Institute Technology & Information LiteracyMount Mary CollegeMay 30, 2002

2. Alverno‘sInformation 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

3. Information Literacy @ 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

4. Technology & 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

5. Info Lit Class Assignments Two Examples

6. Information Literacy Into the Classroom 2 Class Planning Documents • Info Lit Outcomes • 5 Parts to Class Planning • Class Content (curriculum) • Info Lit Outcomes • Teaching Methods (pedagogy) • Criteria • Assessment

7. Class Example: LA 282 Person 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

8. Class Example: LA 282 • Abilities Addressed: Analysis, Communication, Effective Citizenship, Developing a Global Perspective, Valuing • Example Topics: forestry preservation, chronic wasting disease • Presentation: includes use of media/technology; charts, tables

9. Info 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)

10. Info 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

11. Criteria • 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

12. Teaching Activitypeach 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

13. Assessment 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

14. Class Example: PCM 300 Advanced Writing : Professional Applications • Professional Communications Class • Students research a single “client,” prepare a detailed company profile and then write in different genres drawing on the profile

15. Class Example: PCM 300 • Abilities Addressed: Analysis, Communication, Valuing in Decision Making, Problem Solving • ‘Client’: Great Harvest Bread Co. • Projects: company profiles from online research and word processing for writing pieces & profiles

16. Info 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

17. Info 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

18. Criteria • 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

19. PCM 300In ClassTeaching Activity • Conducts research for company profiles • Parent company • Greendale franchise • Use of online databases & web sites

20. Assessment 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

21. Strategies • 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)

22. Strategies • 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

23. For Future . . . • Collect pool of effective hands-on teaching exercises • Collect pool of effective assessment ideas (formal and informal) • More workshops & in-services