1. Integrating Information Literacy Into the Classroom TLM Institute Technology & Information Literacy Mount Mary College May 30, 2002

2. Alverno‘s Information 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 materialsmaterials

3. Information Literacy @ Alverno College Library Info Lit OUTCOMES based on the Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians (WAAL) Information Literacy Standards, 1998OUTCOMES 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 technologyscope

5. Info Lit Class Assignments Two Examples

6. Information Literacy Into the Classroom 2 Class Planning Documents 1. Info Lit OutcomesOutcomes 2. 5 Parts to Class Planning 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 Abilities Addressed: Analysis, Communication, Effective Citizenship, Developing a Global Perspective, Valuing Example Topics Example Topics: forestry preservation, chronic wasting disease Presentation 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 Activity peach sheet 2 Short In-Class ExercisesExercises 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 Abilities Addressed: Analysis, Communication, Valuing in Decision Making, Problem Solving ‘Client’ ‘Client’: Great Harvest Bread Co. Projects 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 300 In Class Teaching Activity Conducts research for company profiles 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 processresearch 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 exercisespool Collect pool of effective assessment ideas (formal and informal)pool More workshops & in-services