The February Community Conversation centered on assessment in library instruction. We discussed assessment methods, such as surveys, evaluating student artifacts, standardized tests, one minute papers, observation, and online tutorials. We also discussed the gains we can realistically expect from a one-shots. The overall opinion was one-shots primarily impacted the affective domains, in particular improving student’s feelings of comfort with library services and confidence in research. In order for long term learning gains to be made, repeated practice and elaboration is needed. Handouts and videos can help with spaced reminders of one-shot objectives.
Upcoming Community Conversations:
Charged Topics and Uncomfortable Conversations in the Classroom
Friday, March 29, 9:00-10:00 A.M.
Questions to consider for March's conversation:
1. Is tension in the classroom something you avoid? When can it be productive, or necessary?
2. How do you handle sensitive/divisive topics in the classroom (if students bring them up as research topics/if it comes up in sample searches/talking about fake news, etc)?
3. Does politics have a place in the library instruction space?
4. How do you make your classroom feel like a safe space?
5. "Trauma-informed instruction" is a concept that is gaining more traction in teaching spaces; how does it affect library instruction?
Bridging the Information Literacy Gap from High School to College: Partnering with our K-12 Colleagues
Friday, April 19, 9:00-10:00 A.M.
We're looking forward to welcoming speakers from Broome-Tioga BOCES and SUNY Stony Brook to start the discussion.
Join the Info Lit listserv for SILC events and Zoom links, or just email either SILC co-chair.
Submitted by: Jocelyn Ireland, jireland@mvcc.edu
