Teach Me More! Fun & Gaming in Libraries Randy Christensen Southern Utah University Library
Introductions Introduce yourself to two others Name What you do at work One of your hobbies
Information Chase – Sample Activity 12 people line up – 4 across and 3 deep Presenter asks questions Those in front row may answer Raise hand to answer and receive a point Scorekeeper says who was first, records points Rotate for next question – second row to front
Why use activities and games? Share ideas
How to create an activity Present knowledge or skills Provide involvement – Questions – Contests – Problems to solve, etc. Center around something familiar
Possible activities Scavenger hunt I want to be a … MLA or APA citation scramble I doubt it – Web site evaluation
What could you do? Share ideas appropriate to your situation
Online library activities Austin Community College – Info Game – University of North Carolina Greensboro – Information Literacy Game –
Online classes Bulletin board – post introductions, etc. View and comment on classmates’ projects Assignments that have practical application – Create PowerPoint on a subject being taught – Create a Web page for their media center
Your ideas How could you do online games or activities?