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