Information Literacy And Technology Across the Curriculum

NELIG (New England Library Instruction Group) annual conference"Creative Collaborations: It Takes Campus to Educate a Student" Friday, June 11, 2004.Tufts University, Medford, MA

Kathleen Boyd, Director of Library Services

Thomas Brennan, Director IT Office

Cathy Rowe, Reference and Instructional Services Coordinator

Salve Regina University, Newport RI

Salve Regina University

Liberal Arts & Professional Programs

BA/BS, MA/MS/MBA, PhD

Co-educational

Opened in 1947 by the Sisters of Mercy

2,000 students

124 Full time faculty

Create a Vibrant Learning Community…

…that generates new standards of academic excellence and is charged with intellectual challenge, diversity of thought and centrality of purpose.

The University Goal

The Challenge

To determine a means to infuse information literacy and technology into the curriculum of the academic courses.

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

FACTSTeacherStations

Library Workshops

WebCT

New Graduate Dean

New Core Curriculum

ILTAC

Timeline of Events

Key Changes

Administration Core Curriculum

Survey Says

• To do well in your course, SRU students should be able to:

• Are you presently teaching a course that you would characterize as having integrated components of the information literacy standards as well as technology? Please describe:

• You are satisfied with the level of competence of your students in:

Planning Chart

Syllabus

Objectives:

To develop assignments, syllabi, webpages, department goals and other materials that incorporate information literacy concepts and skills.

To identify and explore various technologies that faculty and students may utilize in their courses.

To identify ‘best practices’ in using information literacy and technology skills in courses currently offered by faculty here at Salve Regina University

Exercise

Course: Economic GeographyYou are to become a “foreign correspondent” for a region of the world (your choice). How will you prepare yourself for your new assignment?

Course: Cultural and Historic PreservationYou are to compile, organize and present every morsel of primary-source documentation about a property in Newport.

Course: Liberal Arts ChemistryYou are to choose an environmental issue and be prepared to discuss its impact on society.

Speakers

Getting Started - Dr. Scott Kennedy Research & Information Services Coordinator, University of Connecticut

Plagiarism - Dr. John SalessesEnglish Department Chair, Salve Regina University

ILTAC and Accreditation - Sister Leona Misto Vice President for Mission Integration and Planning, Salve Regina University

Assignment

Course/Assignment Proposal

• Give an overview and rationale• State goals and objectives that expressly state the

principles of information literacy and technology skills that will be learned.

• Explain how these outcomes will be assessed.

This can be done within the context of existing course content. It does not require major modifications.

Consider collaborating with IT personnel.

Consult with the librarian who is your departmental liaison.

Format

Readings

Readings

Resources

Best Practices

Across the Curriculum

LanguagesLibraryReligious StudiesBusiness AdministrationCommunications MediaArtMathematicsEnglish

PsychologyHolistic CounselingEducationHistoryInternational RelationsPoliticsPhilosophyNursing

ILTAC Department Participation:

Program To Date - May 24, 2004

Information Systems Science

Discussion

Discussion

Collegiality

Dr. Symeon Giannakos, (Director, International Relations), demonstrated his use of WebCT.

Dr. Lois Eveleth, (Chair, Philosophy), saw an application for her classes.

Lessons Learned

• Preparation for personal use of technology

• Alignment of workshop schedules with academic demands

• Evolution from a formal structured program to a less formal, collaborative, nurturing environment

• Active Learning

• Appreciation of culture

• Soft, surrounding support

Future Assessment Ideas

• Collection and analysis of dataAssignmentsVisits to WebCT site and ElementKRequests for support – ReferenceRequests for teacher stationsRequests for AV

• Incorporation of assignments

• Evaluation of assignments

• Faculty “alumni” visits

• Anecdotal stories

• Recognition of ILTAC skills and utilization