Active Learning Techniques for Librarians [electronic resource] : Practical Examples
Walsh, Andrew.
Inala, Padma.
Burlington : Elsevier Science,
2010.
A practical work outlining the theory and practice of using active learning techniques in library settings. It explains the theory of active learning and argues for its importance in our teaching and is illustrated using a large number of examples of techniques that can be easily transferred and used in teaching library and information skills to a range of learners within all library sectors. These practical examples recognise that for most of us involved in teaching library and information skills the one off session is the norm, so we need techniques that allow us to quickly grab and hold our
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Cover; Active Learning Techniques for Librarians: Practical examples; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgements; About the authors; 1 What is active learning?; Introduction; What is active learning?; Importance of active learning in library teaching; 2 Active learning tips; Starting and finishing the session; In the middle; Mobile phones and other gadgets; Web 2.0; Inductions; 3 Lesson plans; Blank lesson plan templates; Citation searching and impact factors; Current awareness made easy; Evaluating web resources; The information cycle; Introducing Dewey; Referencing and plagiarism
Search smarter, search fasterTypes of information resources; What can the library do for you?; Writing your literature review; Further resources; Index
A practical work outlining the theory and practice of using active learning techniques in library settings. It explains the theory of active learning and argues for its importance in our teaching and is illustrated using a large number of examples of techniques that can be easily transferred and used in teaching library and information skills to a range of learners within all library sectors. These practical examples recognise that for most of us involved in teaching library and information skills the one off session is the norm, so we need techniques that allow us to quickly grab and hold our
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Database searching -- Study and teaching -- Activity.programs.
Group games.
Information services -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs.
Information services -- User education.
Librarians -- Effect of technological innovations on.
Librarians
Information services
Information services
Database searching
Group games
Social Sciences
Library & Information Science