Each library instruction session includes one or more active learning activities to help students practice new skills and apply what they've learned to their assignments. Below is a list of sample activities for groups and individuals.
Students are given time at the end of class to apply what they've learned and work on their own assignments.
A librarian is available to answer questions as they arise.
Students are given a set amount of time to locate an article using the databases covered during the session.
Students are asked to turn in a link or citation to their article via an online form or Blackboard.
A librarian is available to answer questions and help with common searching issues.
Students are asked to select an online source and evaluate it using the WWWs worksheet
Students are asked to turn in their worksheet via an online form or Blackboard
A librarian is available to answer questions and coach students through the source evaluation process.
Students are given time at the end of class to work on their assignments in groups.
A librarian is available to answer questions as they arise.
Students work in groups to brainstorm search terms related to a topic.
Groups are asked to share their work with the class and explain why they chose specific terms.
Groups are given a set amount of time to evaluate an online source.
Groups are asked to share their work with the class and decide whether a source is credible or not.
Groups are given a set amount of time to apply the skills they learned in class and locate an article related to their topic.
Groups are asked to share their work with the class and explain their search process.
The class is divided into two groups and given a set amount of time to find as many database articles as possible.
Articles must be related to the given topic and submitted via an online form.
Submissions must include a citation or permanent link.
A real time results screen is displayed to increase competition and reveal which team is in the lead.