Escape or Trap? Incorporating Escape Room Learning Experience for Information Literacy Vincci Kwong Indiana University South Bend 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019
Project Background Q110 students: Very confident in searching skills No interest in subject matter Dislike required class 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019
Escape Room? 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference Image credit: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/gallery/inside-printworks-new-escape-room-15017503 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019
Breakout EDU https://www.breakoutedu.com/ 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019
Game Setup Look for game ideas https://www.breakoutedu.com/subjectpacks https://nowescape.com/blog/101-best-puzzle-ideas-for-escape-rooms/ https://www.pinterest.com/ldrees/escape-classroom-ideas/?lp=true Brainstorm theme/scenario/topic Create clues and instruction Setup boxes 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019
Time to Escape! 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019
Student Feedback Breakout EDU games increased interactivity and student engagement in class Strongly agree/Agree: 87.5% Breakout EDU games developed my abilities and skills for the specific topics Strongly agree/Agree: 75% Recommend the use of Breakout EDU games Very likely/Likely: 87.5% 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019
Suggestions/Recommendations Instruction on how to use the locks Add additional locks Topic for future games: Database searching Finding resources in the library Google Scholar Boolean operators Information cycle 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019
Helpful Clues and Tips Directional and letter locks can be tricky during set up Replacement locks available from dollar store Level of instruction based on target audience Explain how to use lock before game started Establish clear goal(s) for your game Plan for additional game scenario if the locks didn’t meet your goals Consider alternative ways to implement escape room games other than using Breakout EDU kits Field trip to local escape rooms 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019
Ideas for Public & School Libraries How do you see the escape room games being apply at YOUR library? Library Lockdown: Morton-James Public Library, NE Harry Potter: Laramie County Library System, WY 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019
Questions? Please feel free to contact me Vincci Kwong vkwong@iusb.edu 574-520-4444 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019