Abstract | This poster showcases how a social science librarian successfully combines active learning with educational technology to incorporate the Framework for Information Literacy in library instruction. The presenter saw an opportunity to evolve his instruction beyond the traditional, passive point-and-click library database demonstrations using canned search examples. To move beyond ineffective past instructional practices, this poster outlines how Google Slides can be used to serve as both the lecture material and to create interactive digital worksheets. Combined they can dramatically transform library instruction by increasing active learning and facilitating meaningful conversations with students on the different facets of the Framework for Information Literacy. These digital worksheets have students explore elements of the Framework in context of their own research topic while challenging them to apply these concepts to their own research process. This innovative approach to library instruction enriches the learning experience and empowers students to take a more proactive role in their research process. Using digital worksheets in library instruction has led to students leaving an instruction session having discovered existing literature on their topic, explored relevant databases, identified keywords and related concepts to their topic, and at times, better refined research topics. |
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Recommended Citation | Campbell, P.C. (2024, November 8). Moving library instruction from the past and into the present: Increasing active learning with Google Slides [Conference presentation]. ALAO 2024 Annual Conference, Columbus, OH, United States. |
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Presentation at ALAO 2024 Annual Conference, November 8, 2024, Columbus, Ohio.