The Clicker Project: Pros and Cons of Active Learning Techniques in the Library Classroom

Type of Presentation

Individual paper/presentation (20 minute presentation)

Target Audience

Other

Presenter Information

Melissa Dennis, University of MississippiFollow

Location

Room 210

Abstract

See presentation description.

Presentation Description

This presentation will focus on a pilot project using Interwrite PRS clickertechnology as a means of evaluating student learning in a library one-shot BI session. Four librarians at the University of Mississippi created a library session for students enrolled in EDLD 101, Academic Skills for College. The goal of the study was twofold: 1) to determine if clicker technology was a useful active learning tool for enhancing student engagement in a library session, and 2) to collaborate with faculty to integrate information literacy skills into a curriculum for students on academic probation. This presentation will detail the ups and downs of the project.

Keywords

Clicker technology, Active learning, Library instruction, Information literacy, Academic probation

Publication Type and Release Option

Presentation (Open Access)

Recommended Citation

Dennis, Melissa, "The Clicker Project: Pros and Cons of Active Learning Techniques in the Library Classroom" (2009). Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy. 14.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gaintlit/2009/2009/14