http://www.infoteach.org/wiki/ 2008-08-20T06:03:14+01:00 http://www.infoteach.org/wiki/ http://www.infoteach.org/wiki/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2008-05-29T14:55:02+01:00 http://www.infoteach.org/wiki/doku.php/active_learning_techniques:closing_circle?rev=1212069302&do=diff Uses Not really a warm-up, more of a “cool down”. * Gives you an idea of what students have found useful in a session and reminds students what you’ve covered in the session. * Encourages reflection. Materials required None How to use it At the end of the session, ask each participant to state one thing they have learnt from the session (or how they intend to use what they now know). text/html 2008-05-29T14:52:03+01:00 http://www.infoteach.org/wiki/doku.php/active_learning_techniques:go_to_your_post?rev=1212069123&do=diff Uses To check knowledge and get people moving around, active and alert. Good at the start of a session or to wake people up further in. Materials required Pre-prepared signs – as large as possible. How to use it 1) Post signs around the room. They can be as few as two (so TRUE or FALSE can be used) or as many as you like that will fit in the room. These signs can indicate a range of preferences such as: • Topics of interest • Questions about content • Possible solutions to a problem… text/html 2008-05-29T14:50:35+01:00 http://www.infoteach.org/wiki/doku.php/active_learning_techniques:active_learning?rev=1212069035&do=diff Active learning has a range of slightly different definitions in the literature, but essentially covers any learning activities where the learners take an “active” part in the learning activities. . So active learning is where students have to “do things” and think about what they are doing. It may cover activities like discussions, role play, quizzes, problem based learning and games. text/html 2008-05-29T14:46:07+01:00 http://www.infoteach.org/wiki/doku.php/active_learning_techniques:bag_of_fears?rev=1212068767&do=diff Uses Acknowledges students fears about a topic. Reassures the members of your class that it’s okay they don’t know everything. Materials required Small piece of card for each student (A5 or A6). How to use it 1. Distribute a card to each student. text/html 2008-05-29T14:40:02+01:00 http://www.infoteach.org/wiki/doku.php/active_learning_techniques:what_about?rev=1212068402&do=diff Uses * Focus attention on the session at hand. * Highlight common experiences; anxieties; and expectations. * Allows you to adjust your teaching according to the concerns of the class. Materials required Small piece of card for each student (A5 or A6) text/html 2008-05-29T14:39:00+01:00 http://www.infoteach.org/wiki/doku.php/active_learning_techniques:lightening_the_learning_climate?rev=1212068340&do=diff Uses To create an informal learning climate by inviting the class to think about the subject matter in a creative way. Materials required None How to use it * Explain to the class you want to do an enjoyable activity before getting serious about the subject * Divide the class into subgroups. * Give each subgroup an assignment to “make fun of” an important topic or concept that you intend to cover in the session. (For example: “10 reasons why only Google is good enough for my… text/html 2008-05-29T14:36:20+01:00 http://www.infoteach.org/wiki/doku.php/induction:delivery?rev=1212068180&do=diff See also Induction and Bibliography Library induction is often seen as something of a Cinderella activity, a trial to be got out of the way so that the real teaching can start. Many, if pressed wouldn't consider it teaching at all but rather something akin to a retail operation - pack them in and move them through. Others see it as a form of animal training - make sure that the users know what they can and can't do. However, it is crucial that libraries (and the organisations they are part … text/html 2008-05-22T13:43:43+01:00 http://www.infoteach.org/wiki/doku.php/diagnostic_tests?rev=1211460223&do=diff Diagnostic tests are a good way to ascertain students prior knowledge and can help students to really reflect on their own understanding of a topic. When creating diagnositic tests the following needs to be considered: * what are the learning outcomes of the course and how would a diganostic test link to this * you need to be very clear about what you are trying to assess, whether it is knowledge or understanding (testing understanding and application of knowledge in an online environme… text/html 2008-05-22T13:29:14+01:00 http://www.infoteach.org/wiki/doku.php/playground:playground?rev=1211459354&do=diff See list below * list list text/html 2007-10-03T02:32:01+01:00 Alison Wallbutton http://www.infoteach.org/wiki/doku.php/international_students?rev=1191375121&do=diff Working in any university or higher education library you are likely to encounter students from all over the world at help desks and formal teaching sessions. It is useful to be aware of different cultures, so that you can understand student behaviour and know how to respond. For example, if you are helping a Chinese student and do not get any acknowledgement that what you are saying is being understood, you may be tempted to say it again, louder or even rephrase it. You could be in danger of… text/html 2007-08-06T15:39:58+01:00 Chris Powis http://www.infoteach.org/wiki/doku.php/start?rev=1186411198&do=diff Infoteach is intended to be a dynamic information base on teaching and learning in a library or information context. Originally developed as part of a UK National Teaching Fellowship project, the aim of Infoteach is to play a part in enabling librarians and information workers, in every sector, to be competent teachers and facilitators of learning. Infoteach is not about Information Literacy or Information Skills - it is about the teaching of these things.