1. Student Research Done Right!
Facilitating Student Research
DLU Workshop facilitated by:
Kelly Ray Resource Teacher Office of Digital Learning
@krayz4libraries @BCPSODL
Go to DLU Workshop wiki page (in Internet Explorer): tinyurl.com/bcpsORM

2. Professional Learning Objective
Teachers will be prepared to use BCPS resources including Online Research Models, Slam Dunk digital lessons, and K-12 Research Guides to facilitate student research to build and present knowledge in the content areas.

3. Two BCPS Models for K-12 Student Research
Online Research Models
Extended, in-depth research
Slam Dunk digital lessons
Brief, focused research

4. Student Research in K-12 Learning Standards

5. Research says … Librarians are Essential
“School librarians provide the blueprint for teaching students research skills, digital citizenship, safety online, and information communication skills.” (AASL)
“The more often students receive information literacy instruction from library media specialists, the higher their test scores.” (Scholastic)

6. Critical Issue: Low-level Student Research
“Too many of the learning activities in school libraries are low-level cut and paste activities, such as transferring facts from library resources on to worksheets or just cutting information off the Internet to pass in for a report. Little learning results and plagiarism dominates.”
Dr. David Loertcher in Ban Those Bird Units,

7. Critical Issue: Low-level Student Research
“Such activities are termed "bird units" after the ubiquitous 4th grade bird reports, but they can be on any topic: explorers, state reports, old famous dead men, or other common K–12 topics and across all disciplines.”
Dr. David Loertcher in Ban Those Bird Units,

8. Where do students seek information?
Search vs. Research
Where do students seek information?

9. and Talk Turn Issues & Challenges
What are some other issues that make “doing student research right” challenging for you?

10. What makes student research challenging? Survey says …
10. Low-level “bird report” research tasks in curriculum
9. Librarians not involved in curriculum development
8. Research assigned as enrichment or outside project
7. Assumption that “tech saavy” students already have skills
6. Student over-reliance on Google & crowd-sourced info
5. Plagiarism, cut & paste research, copyright violations
4. Lack of real-world relevance = low student interest
3. Teacher misperception of librarian’s role, no collaboration
2. Limited access to technology (student computers, WiFi)
1. Lack of time for full research process & info lit instruction

11. Foundations & Development: Information Literacy Process Models
Dr. Jamie McKenzie
(fno.org)
Online Research Modules (1997)
Research Cycle (1999)
Slam Dunk Digital Lesson (2002)
Scenario
Task & Product
Assessments
Questions
Gather & Sort
Organize
Conclusion

12. Foundations & Development: Information Literacy Process Models
Dr. Carol Kuhlthau et. al. Rutgers University
(cissl.rutgers.edu)
Information Search Process/ISP (1985)
Guided Inquiry Design (2012)

13. ORMs & Guided Inquiry Design
Scenario
Task & Product
Assessments
Questions
Gather & Sort
Organize
Conclusion
Kuhlthau, C.C., Maniotes, L.K., & Caspari, A.K. (2012).  Guided inquiry design: A framework for inquiry in your school. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

14. “Third Space” in Guided Inquiry Design

15. Development
Library Media team on site at our annual Summer Curriculum Workshops
We collaborate with content curriculum writers to design ORMs and Slam Dunk lessons for specific units
Models are referenced in content curriculum Course Map Lessons in BCPS One.
Teachers are directed to collaborate with their library media specialist for planning & implementation

16. Implementation
Models accessible online from a public portal and links may be placed on BCPS One Lesson Tiles.
Complete “package” with links to all resources.
Library media specialist & teacher collaborate for planning & teaching/co-teaching.
Flexible: Steps can be done in Library, in classroom, at home.
Face-to-face information literacy instruction provided at “zones of intervention” depending on research task and students’ prior learning.

17. Online Research Models for In-Depth Research: Design
UDL (Universal Design for Learning) principles:
Engaging research scenario with real-world relevance (“Third Space”)
Resources for activating prior learning and building background knowledge 
Information resources/digital content in a variety of media formats
Student choice of topic, process, and/or product
Text at a range of independent reading levels 
An overarching Essential Question/Inquiry Question requiring critical thinking, analysis & synthesis of information from multiple sources.

18. Online Research Models for In-Depth Research: Design
Digital tools for organizing information and creating content to demonstrate and share their learning
Support resources for developing & applying information literacy and 21st century skills
Opportunities for students to engage in the P21 4Cs -  critical thinking, communication, collaboration & creativity 
Formative and summative assessments & scoring tools
Opportunities for student reflection & extension of learning

19. Online Research Models for In-Depth Research
Elementary Example (Library Media– Grade 5)
How can I encourage others to take better care of our Earth?

20. Online Research Models for In-Depth Research
Middle School Example (American Music – Grade 8)
How is contemporary Native American music both an expression of traditional culture and a powerful force for change?

21. Online Research Models for In-Depth Research
High School Example (English Language Arts – Grade 11)
How would a founding father respond to a contemporary American issue?

22. Slam Dunk Digital Lessons for Brief, Focused Research
What are the characteristics of a slam dunk basketball shot?

23. Slam Dunk Digital Lessons for Brief, Focused Research
Dr. Jamie McKenzie's model (2004)
Created in PowerPoint (6 slides)
1-2 days to implement
Essential Question
Targeted information sources
Assessment & scoring tool
Curriculum Alignment

24. Slam Dunk Digital Lessons for Brief, Focused Research
Elementary Example (Science – Kindergarten)

25. Slam Dunk Digital Lessons for Brief, Focused Research
Middle School Example (Health/PE – Grade 6-8)

26. Slam Dunk Digital Lessons for Brief, Focused Research
High School Example (CTE/Engineering)

27. BCPS K-12 Research Guides
Online guides for 24/7 access
Support the ORMs/Slam Dunks & teacher/librarian-created research tasks.
Skill-builders & tools for students to use independently at point of need to develop & apply information literacy skills
Resources for librarians & teachers to use at identified “zones of intervention”

29. Accessing the ORMs & Slam Dunks and K-12 Research Guides
From BCPS One (before login)

30. Accessing the ORMs & Slam Dunks and K-12 Research Guides

31. ORM/Slam Dunk Portal

32. Explore & Plan!
Check the ORM/Slam Dunk portal to find research lessons for your grade level/content area(s)
Use the Online Research Model/Slam Dunk Exploration & Analysis sheet to make notes.
Explore and list the ORMs/Slam Dunks you find; deep dive into one to complete Analysis or Implementation Plan.
No ORMs/Slam Dunks for your grade level/content area?
Identify research opportunities in your curriculum.
Use the resources for Designing a Research Model or Designing a Slam Dunk Lesson to design your own model!
Under Exploration & Planning on the workshop wiki page @ tinyurl.com/bcpsorm)
Suggest you start with a Slam Dunk

33. Reflect, Act, Wonder
REFLECT:  How does implementing Online Research Models or Slam Dunks support a learner-centered environment? How does student research support development of 21st century skills including the 4 C's (critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity)?
ACT:  Which Online Research Model(s) and/or Slam Dunk Lesson(s) do you plan to implement in your classroom? How will you use resources in the online Research Guide for your grade level to facilitate research/inquiry –based learning included in your curriculum?
WONDER:  What lingering questions do you have about facilitating student research?  Would you like to see a new ORM or Slam Dunk developed to support your curriculum? (Suggest a topic)

34. DLU Reflection & Ongoing Support
For DLU CPD course credit, complete the 1-hour DLU Reflection within 10 working days; detailed instructions linked on Workshop wiki page. Reflection to
Consult your school Library Media Specialist for help with facilitating student research and implementing or designing ORMs/Slam Dunks … your librarian is an expert!