The Millennials
Who are they? Born after 1982 Seven core traits (Howe and Strauss) The “Information-age Mindset” (Frand)
Old EDT110 Class: “The Dead Zone”
Information Literacy Standards: Determine the nature and extent of information needed. Access needed information effectively and efficiently. Evaluate information and its sources critically. Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose. Understands issues surrounding ethical and legal use of information.
EDT110: Google and the Library
EDT110: Google and the Library major concepts incorporated in curriculum Information Literacy Standards Technology Catering to Millenial characteristics Information Consumers >> Information Creators
EDT110: Google and the Library Course Content Evaluating Information Internet Research Invisible Web Research/Databases Finding books, e-books, reference books Citing sources, plagiarism Create “research” Web page
EDT110: Google and the Library How it Works 5 weeks, 10 classes Each class has a theme In-class assignments
EDT110: Google and the Library Outcome Comments: “Well taught class, very helpful and upbeat!” and “They really made the class fun!” Responsible information consumers They come back to the library!
EDT110: Creating with Multimedia Course Content: Web Design/Dreamweaver/FTP Software Digital Video/iMovie/MAC Basics Scanning/Picture Resolution/Photoshop Image Searching/Accunet/Copyright
EDT110: Creating with Multimedia How it Works: 10 classes in a 5 week period 4 classes devoted to teaching 4 classes “hands-on” 1 class for final and project polishing 1 class for Screening Party
EDT110: Creating with Multimedia What it looks like and How we teach it:
EDT110: Creating with Multimedia Outcome: FUN! Creative and Energetic Both group and individual projects Improvement of scores from pre-test and final test (they “get” it) They COME BACK!