Teaching Information Skills
| Start date: | 23-01-2007 |
| End date: | 08-02-2007 |
| Location: | Rockingham Library Seminar Room, Park Campus, University of Northampton |
This event, organised by the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences and the Engineering Subject Centre, is aimed at Librarians with a responsibility for teaching information literacy. This workshop will show case examples of current practice and the work of a number of National Teaching Fellows from library and information back grounds. The aim of the day will be to provide opportunities to consider resources and techniques that you may be able to use to enhance the teaching of information skills. This event is suitable for those in a new role with little or no previous experience of teaching, as well those with more experience who want to enhance their teaching skills.
Date: Wednesday 7th February 2007
Programme:
10.00 – 10.25 Registration and Coffee
10.25 – 10.30 Welcome and Introduction
10.30 – 11.00 InfoTeach Chris Powis University of Northampton
Infoteach aims to develop an online community of practice for librarians who teach. It recognises that whilst it is right that we seek development alongside academic colleagues we should also have somewhere that acknowledges the differences in our context. The talk will cover the project’s rationale but also the trials and tribulations of setting up and using a 'Wiki’.
11.00 – 11.30 So what does it mean? The impact of winning a National Teaching Fellowship Jo Webb De Montfort University
Eighteen months after winning a National Teaching Fellowship what has been the impact of winning the award on an individual and on her organisation? Jo will talk about what it has meant for her, from nomination to the present day, via study tour, new role and a project.
11.30 – 11.45 Break
11.45 – 12.45 Workshop session: How does critical thinking fit into information literacy? Ruth Stubbings Loughborough University
This workshop provides the opportunity to explore the idea of critical thinking. What is it, how does it relate to learning and teaching and in particular how can librarians and information literacy help enhance students critical thinking skills.
12.45 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 14.00 Perceptions of information literacy in the transition into higher education Moira Bent University of Newcastle Perceptions of information literacy affect the way it is facilitated both in schools and universities. What do teachers think students think? What do librarians think teachers think? How do students cope with information when they come into universities? What can we do to help? I can't promise any answers, but I'll tell you what I've discovered so far in the early stages of my research!
14.00 – 14.30 e-Learning and information literacy Gill Needham
The 'information landscape' has changed beyond recognition in the last five years, with new tools and information sources which challenge the very idea of 'a library'. How can we, as information professionals, respond positively to these changes and ensure that our students are able to make the best use of all that is now available to them? Gill will discuss how she and her colleagues at the Open University are addressing these issues and beginning to map out new routes.
14.30 – 14.45 Break
14.45 – 16.00 Workshop session: How do we make IL interesting? Chris Powis University of Northampton
Often the biggest barrier to successful information skills work is in the motivation of students. They simply do not see the need for our input and either do not turn up or don't engage when they are there. This interactive workshop will explore strategies for engaging students (and other key stakeholders) before, during and after our direct interventions.
Book a place: http://www.ics.heacademy.ac.uk/events/displayevent.php?id=156
Date: Wednesday 7th February 2007
Programme:
10.00 – 10.25 Registration and Coffee
10.25 – 10.30 Welcome and Introduction
10.30 – 11.00 InfoTeach Chris Powis University of Northampton
Infoteach aims to develop an online community of practice for librarians who teach. It recognises that whilst it is right that we seek development alongside academic colleagues we should also have somewhere that acknowledges the differences in our context. The talk will cover the project’s rationale but also the trials and tribulations of setting up and using a 'Wiki’.
11.00 – 11.30 So what does it mean? The impact of winning a National Teaching Fellowship Jo Webb De Montfort University
Eighteen months after winning a National Teaching Fellowship what has been the impact of winning the award on an individual and on her organisation? Jo will talk about what it has meant for her, from nomination to the present day, via study tour, new role and a project.
11.30 – 11.45 Break
11.45 – 12.45 Workshop session: How does critical thinking fit into information literacy? Ruth Stubbings Loughborough University
This workshop provides the opportunity to explore the idea of critical thinking. What is it, how does it relate to learning and teaching and in particular how can librarians and information literacy help enhance students critical thinking skills.
12.45 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 14.00 Perceptions of information literacy in the transition into higher education Moira Bent University of Newcastle Perceptions of information literacy affect the way it is facilitated both in schools and universities. What do teachers think students think? What do librarians think teachers think? How do students cope with information when they come into universities? What can we do to help? I can't promise any answers, but I'll tell you what I've discovered so far in the early stages of my research!
14.00 – 14.30 e-Learning and information literacy Gill Needham
The 'information landscape' has changed beyond recognition in the last five years, with new tools and information sources which challenge the very idea of 'a library'. How can we, as information professionals, respond positively to these changes and ensure that our students are able to make the best use of all that is now available to them? Gill will discuss how she and her colleagues at the Open University are addressing these issues and beginning to map out new routes.
14.30 – 14.45 Break
14.45 – 16.00 Workshop session: How do we make IL interesting? Chris Powis University of Northampton
Often the biggest barrier to successful information skills work is in the motivation of students. They simply do not see the need for our input and either do not turn up or don't engage when they are there. This interactive workshop will explore strategies for engaging students (and other key stakeholders) before, during and after our direct interventions.
Book a place: http://www.ics.heacademy.ac.uk/events/displayevent.php?id=156