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Ringing the Changes
Reflections on delivering an information literacy module
Ann Craig
Context
• University of Worcester
• Student profile:
8000 students 60% mature students Non-traditional entrants
and part-time
Development of UMSC1500
• Title: Managing and Communicating Information Using IT
• Staffing: experienced Library and IT staff• Interwoven themes:
Information literacy Effective use of IT Evaluation of information sources, strategies and
personal performance
Learning Outcomes
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a range of software packages and use at least two to communicate effectively
• Reflect on the process of developing information management and communication skills
• Compare and contrast the nature of a range of information types
• Demonstrate an ability to locate information using a range of search tools
• Critically evaluate (with structured tutor support) the quality of information sources
Delivery and Assessment
• Use of Blackboard: for discussion and activities• Opportunities for students to develop critical and
reflective skills• 3 Assessments:
Production of PowerPoint presentation based on a research task
Oral presentation Evaluative report of the research process
• Informal assessments e.g. pre & post-test plagiarism test
Changes
• Based on: Staff observations: changes in student profile
• Removed most basic IT sessions• Delivered in Semester 1 only
Students’ evaluations:• Introduction of oral presentation
Staff development:• Assessment of learning styles• More interactivity: peer teaching
Changes
• UMSC1501: September 2004 Opportunity for students to study at a time and place
to suit them Similar learning outcomes and assessments
• Reflection on process of online learning Similar content but different programme Students were expected to have a higher base level
of computer skills Convergence of both modules
Benefits
• Full participation in academic process• Getting to know the students• Staff development
Team teaching Developing online activities and materials
• Reuse of materials in embedded information literacy programmes
• Modules are valued within the University
Benefits to students
• Word of mouth recommendationI have enjoyed this module and it has given me
more confidence…
I found that the module
overlapped and repeated another of my modules…
I would recommend it as an automatic
foundation module for all!... It has to be a
MUST for any mature student starting out.
Challenges
• Staff intensive: particularly assessment• Meeting needs of students with poor computer
skills• Meeting needs of students with high level
computer skills• Extending provision: embedding modules within
academic programmes• Avoiding repetition
Future: SMILE
• Study Methods and Information Literacy Exemplars
• Joint project with Imperial College and University of Loughborough
• JISC RePRODUCE project• Builds on OLIVIA programme• Includes writing skills• Will be available to the academic community via
JORUM
Summary
• Meeting the needs of the students? Assessments and evaluations Need to measure the long term impact on students Balance between embedded programmes and stand
alone modules
• And staff? Develops understanding of the learning and teaching
process