Human Booleans
Our classmates led a presentation using this activity, and we loved it! Facilitators read a series of criteria, and ask students to stand up in response to anything that applies to them. Along the way, they get a visual representation
Human Booleans
Our classmates led a presentation using this activity, and we loved it! Facilitators read a series of criteria, and ask students to stand up in response to anything that applies to them. Along the way, they get a visual representation
Information Scavenger Hunt
Create a web-based or bricks-and-mortar scavenger hunt for information or resources. This might include books on a theme, library tools, credible websites, or data. Use in public libraries to encourage book discovery, or in K-12 settings as a library orientation
Information Scavenger Hunt
Create a web-based or bricks-and-mortar scavenger hunt for information or resources. This might include books on a theme, library tools, credible websites, or data. Use in public libraries to encourage book discovery, or in K-12 settings as a library orientation
Post-It Brainstorm
In the post-it note brainstorm, students write reactions, ideas, concepts or other thoughts on post-it notes (one per note), then create a concept map by group notes that expressing similar ideas. This is a great, tactile tool for that caters
Post-It Brainstorm
In the post-it note brainstorm, students write reactions, ideas, concepts or other thoughts on post-it notes (one per note), then create a concept map by group notes that expressing similar ideas. This is a great, tactile tool for that caters
Defining Research Questions
Selecting aspects of a topic to research can be tough, especially for younger students who may, without guidance, collect a mishmash of random, unrelated facts. This handout and activity helps students pick research questions that are relevant to them and
Defining Research Questions
Selecting aspects of a topic to research can be tough, especially for younger students who may, without guidance, collect a mishmash of random, unrelated facts. This handout and activity helps students pick research questions that are relevant to them and
Google’s Research Lessons
Click here or the link in the annotation below to access the resource. Google has created fifteen information-seeking lessons to use in finding relevant results in Google for beginner, intermediate, and advanced researchers. Examples include: Beginner: Apply filtering tools and
Google’s Research Lessons
Click here or the link in the annotation below to access the resource. Google has created fifteen information-seeking lessons to use in finding relevant results in Google for beginner, intermediate, and advanced researchers. Examples include: Beginner: Apply filtering tools and
Going Google: Powerful Tools for 21st Century Learning by Jack Covili
Click the picture or the title below to see more information about the book. Going Google: Powerful Tools for 21st Century Learning by Jack Covili provides chapters on a variety of Google applications that can be used in the classroom,
Going Google: Powerful Tools for 21st Century Learning by Jack Covili
Click the picture or the title below to see more information about the book. Going Google: Powerful Tools for 21st Century Learning by Jack Covili provides chapters on a variety of Google applications that can be used in the classroom,
Ten Techniques to Make Yourself a Google Search Star
Access the resource by clicking on the picture or here. Richard Byrne, the blogger behind the award-winning Free Technology for Teachers, has created a poster that can be printed and distributed to students or hung that outlines how to effectively
Ten Techniques to Make Yourself a Google Search Star
Access the resource by clicking on the picture or here. Richard Byrne, the blogger behind the award-winning Free Technology for Teachers, has created a poster that can be printed and distributed to students or hung that outlines how to effectively
KWL Chart
This graphic organizer can be used in any subject area and for any topic. For this toolbox, it can be used as an organizer for students when researching a topic, or for a class as they study databases or other
KWL Chart
This graphic organizer can be used in any subject area and for any topic. For this toolbox, it can be used as an organizer for students when researching a topic, or for a class as they study databases or other
A-Ha! Mm-Hmm…Say What? Discussion
This is a way to frame discussion on an article that the class reads. With their notes on the reading, students work in small groups to identify each of these moments they had while reading: A-Ha: A new idea that
A-Ha! Mm-Hmm…Say What? Discussion
This is a way to frame discussion on an article that the class reads. With their notes on the reading, students work in small groups to identify each of these moments they had while reading: A-Ha: A new idea that
Choosing the Best Search Resource for Your Information Need
Noodle Tools is a website that provides information literacy resources. “Choosing the Best Search for Your Information Need” helps users who are looking for specific information use the correct search engine or website resource. The page is separated by topic,
Choosing the Best Search Resource for Your Information Need
Noodle Tools is a website that provides information literacy resources. “Choosing the Best Search for Your Information Need” helps users who are looking for specific information use the correct search engine or website resource. The page is separated by topic,
Hoax? Scholarly Research? Personal Opinion? You Decide! Lesson
The lesson can be found in a variety of different formats online. To download a lesson plan, click here. To see the lesson plan in a webpage format, click here. This lesson asks students to evaluate a series of websites
Hoax? Scholarly Research? Personal Opinion? You Decide! Lesson
The lesson can be found in a variety of different formats online. To download a lesson plan, click here. To see the lesson plan in a webpage format, click here. This lesson asks students to evaluate a series of websites
Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Everything: Information Literacy
Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Everything: Information Literacy is an introduction to and resource list for information literacy. The site provides definitions, researched models, web resources, and databases of lesson plans. Kathy Schrock is an online adjunct professor, presenter, and blog
Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Everything: Information Literacy
Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Everything: Information Literacy is an introduction to and resource list for information literacy. The site provides definitions, researched models, web resources, and databases of lesson plans. Kathy Schrock is an online adjunct professor, presenter, and blog
Library Session (One-Shot) Assessment Survey
Click this link for the survey described below. Found through the S.O.S. for Information Literacy database, the Cornell University Library offers one web example of an evaluation for a one-shot workshop session. It has ten questions that include scale multiple-choice
Library Session (One-Shot) Assessment Survey
Click this link for the survey described below. Found through the S.O.S. for Information Literacy database, the Cornell University Library offers one web example of an evaluation for a one-shot workshop session. It has ten questions that include scale multiple-choice
What’s the Big Idea? by Jim Burke
What’s the Big Idea? Question-Driven Units to Motivate Reading, Writing, and Thinking is Jim Burke’s newest publication. Jim Burke is a writer and practicing high school English teacher. He has written other books, like Tools for Thought and The English
What’s the Big Idea? by Jim Burke
What’s the Big Idea? Question-Driven Units to Motivate Reading, Writing, and Thinking is Jim Burke’s newest publication. Jim Burke is a writer and practicing high school English teacher. He has written other books, like Tools for Thought and The English
TRAILS: Tool for Real-time Assessment of Information Literacy Skills
Click the image or click here to access the resource. TRAILS is an online knowledge assessment tool for information literacy skills created by Kent State University Libraries. The multiple-choice questionnaire targets 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th graders. The assessment is
TRAILS: Tool for Real-time Assessment of Information Literacy Skills
Click the image or click here to access the resource. TRAILS is an online knowledge assessment tool for information literacy skills created by Kent State University Libraries. The multiple-choice questionnaire targets 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th graders. The assessment is
ActivInspire Flipcharts for Info Lit
Click the picture or click here to access the resource. Promethean Planet, the resource website for the ActivInspire software for the Promethean interactive whiteboard, offers a collection of instructional ideas, lessons, and resources to teach library- and research-related content. Librarians
ActivInspire Flipcharts for Info Lit
Click the picture or click here to access the resource. Promethean Planet, the resource website for the ActivInspire software for the Promethean interactive whiteboard, offers a collection of instructional ideas, lessons, and resources to teach library- and research-related content. Librarians
Symbaloo via The Unquiet Librarian blog
Symbaloo allows a user to create a customizable dashboard of websites and resources in order to create a personal learning environment. Buffy Hamilton, blogger of The Unquiet Librarian, uses Symbaloo with her high school students in conjunction with an English
Symbaloo via The Unquiet Librarian blog
Symbaloo allows a user to create a customizable dashboard of websites and resources in order to create a personal learning environment. Buffy Hamilton, blogger of The Unquiet Librarian, uses Symbaloo with her high school students in conjunction with an English
Twitter essay
Like the one-minute essay, this summary activity engages a familiar form for students and also teaches about effective communication. In small groups, pairs or individually, students create a 140 character summary of a salient point from a discussion. Challenge students
Twitter essay
Like the one-minute essay, this summary activity engages a familiar form for students and also teaches about effective communication. In small groups, pairs or individually, students create a 140 character summary of a salient point from a discussion. Challenge students
Concept map
In this activity, students visualize key points and create an image of their relationships. Give students prompts for different parts of a map, or have them arrange information in a way that makes sense to them.
Concept map
In this activity, students visualize key points and create an image of their relationships. Give students prompts for different parts of a map, or have them arrange information in a way that makes sense to them.
Citation Relay
This interactive teaching tool turns students into human components of a citation, and teaching the basic principles of forming a structured citation. Print strips of paper with citation components on them (last name, first name, publisher, year etc. If you
Citation Relay
This interactive teaching tool turns students into human components of a citation, and teaching the basic principles of forming a structured citation. Print strips of paper with citation components on them (last name, first name, publisher, year etc. If you
Classroom Transition Tools
Quiet Coyote – raise your hand and form fingers into a coyote shape to single it’s time to quiet down and turn attention to the the instructor. Use to bring a group back together from small discussions. Thumbs-Up for comprehension
Classroom Transition Tools
Quiet Coyote – raise your hand and form fingers into a coyote shape to single it’s time to quiet down and turn attention to the the instructor. Use to bring a group back together from small discussions. Thumbs-Up for comprehension
Benefits of hosting an Open House in the Academic Library
Hosting an open house is a good time for an academic library to advertise all of their services especially collaborative services geared towards professors and other departments. Check out Stanford University Libraries’ large scale open house. They attract students, staff,
Benefits of hosting an Open House in the Academic Library
Hosting an open house is a good time for an academic library to advertise all of their services especially collaborative services geared towards professors and other departments. Check out Stanford University Libraries’ large scale open house. They attract students, staff,
Tips on Using Databases
TOP TEN DATABASE SEARCH TIPS This top ten list from Berkeley City College is a good concise way for passing on tips on searching varied databases. Academic libraries may consider making search tips attractive to students by using phrases like
Tips on Using Databases
TOP TEN DATABASE SEARCH TIPS This top ten list from Berkeley City College is a good concise way for passing on tips on searching varied databases. Academic libraries may consider making search tips attractive to students by using phrases like
Course-Integrated Library Assignments
Course-Integrated Library Instruction at Milne Library. This is an example a concise little post on an academic library website that serves as a model for an academic or school librarian concerned about sharing their services with professors and teachers. The
Course-Integrated Library Assignments
Course-Integrated Library Instruction at Milne Library. This is an example a concise little post on an academic library website that serves as a model for an academic or school librarian concerned about sharing their services with professors and teachers. The
Teaching Ad Literacy
Admongo.gov is a U.S. government created website for kids that provides several interactive modules for developing awareness around advertising. The virtual sidewalk gives learners a chance to stroll down a city street and analyze ads on billboards, bus stops and
Teaching Ad Literacy
Admongo.gov is a U.S. government created website for kids that provides several interactive modules for developing awareness around advertising. The virtual sidewalk gives learners a chance to stroll down a city street and analyze ads on billboards, bus stops and
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