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Delivering Interactive Information skills sessions in FE. Ceri Powell, Deputy Library Manager c.powell@gllm.ac.uk. LRCs. What is Information Literacy in FE?. Library Orientation Information Finding Skills Digital scholarship Internet searching and quality judgement.
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Delivering Interactive Information skills sessions in FE Ceri Powell, Deputy Library Manager c.powell@gllm.ac.uk
What is Information Literacy in FE? • Library Orientation • Information Finding Skills • Digital scholarship • Internet searching and quality judgement
INFORMATION FINDING SKILLS SESSIONS OLD FORMAT NEW FORMAT Emphasis on demonstration Emphasis on promoting the features of online resources Very little opportunity for “hands on” Introduce active learning into sessions Introduce practical activities to gauge competency Demonstration to reinforce learning Build on what learners already know
ACTIVITY CARDS
128% SESSION TAKE UP: Over 1,000 learners USAGE 368% E-BOOKS CATALOGUE
FEEDBACK . . . “Accessible session – exercises were a good way to learn about the resources” (Access Business) “Hands on approach, gives a fuller understanding” (Access Health) More confidence in researching” (Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling) Enjoyed the lot! (Access Science) “Made it seem easy” (FdSC Healthcare Practice)
WHAT NEXT? • Develop a menu of sessions • Offer drop-in sessions • Target areas with low take up • Carry out a skills audit • Embed in the classroom • Investigate IL games
Thank you&Any questions ? • Ceri Powell, Deputy Library Manager, GrŵpLlandrilloMenai • c.powell@gllm.ac.uk