Mixing Information Literacy, Collaborative Technology, and Physical Fitness: A Combination Waiting for Implementation or a Passing Fad?
Type of Presentation
Poster Session (45 minutes)
Target Audience
Higher Education
Location
CGC Lobby
Abstract
Many modern institutions of higher education have diverse populations of student learners. As such, traditional methods that have historically promoted information literacy may require a fresh look and tweaking to ensure their continued effectiveness in our dynamic information and health conscious culture. This poster presentation will begin an exploration of the question: Can an academic library evolve to meet the multiple needs of the users and reimage their role by facilitating collaborative opportunities and offering resources that encourage physical fitness? This lively conversation will discuss what happened when a University Library created dedicated study areas that featured cutting-edge technology and exercise equipment -- including stationary bicycles and ellipticals. Lessons learned and a review of the unexpected national media attention that resulted from this effort will also be provided. Join us and learn more about how new technology and a physical fitness initiative were blended to enhance information literacy
Presentation Description
Today’s universities and colleges have diverse populations of student learners. Traditional approaches that promote the achievement of information literacy may benefit from a fresh look at ways to blend with new technology and physical fitness.
Keywords
New Technology, Physical Fitness, Exercise Equipment, Student Learners, Collaboration
Publication Type and Release Option
Presentation (Open Access)
Recommended Citation
Simpson, Jeff; Shaffer, Christopher; and Hooper, Rachel, "Mixing Information Literacy, Collaborative Technology, and Physical Fitness: A Combination Waiting for Implementation or a Passing Fad?" (2016). Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy. 58.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gaintlit/2016/2016/58
Mixing Information Literacy, Collaborative Technology, and Physical Fitness: A Combination Waiting for Implementation or a Passing Fad?
CGC Lobby
Many modern institutions of higher education have diverse populations of student learners. As such, traditional methods that have historically promoted information literacy may require a fresh look and tweaking to ensure their continued effectiveness in our dynamic information and health conscious culture. This poster presentation will begin an exploration of the question: Can an academic library evolve to meet the multiple needs of the users and reimage their role by facilitating collaborative opportunities and offering resources that encourage physical fitness? This lively conversation will discuss what happened when a University Library created dedicated study areas that featured cutting-edge technology and exercise equipment -- including stationary bicycles and ellipticals. Lessons learned and a review of the unexpected national media attention that resulted from this effort will also be provided. Join us and learn more about how new technology and a physical fitness initiative were blended to enhance information literacy
