Using active learning techniques in information literacy instruction Andrew Walsh, LILAC 2011

I’ll be talking about… What active learning is Why it is a good thing A few techniques

Active learning does not = clickers!

What is “Active learning” Active learning concerns itself with “creating an environment where students can take charge of their learning, see relevance in it and engage in it, instead of having information just delivered to them” (Walsh & Inala, 2010).

Why active learning is good (a)

Why active leaning is good (b)

High tech voting systems (quizdom)

High tech voting systems (Poll anywhere)

Do you think I’ll finish on time? Question in Poll anywhere Official pollanywhere slides showing how to vote

Low tech voting systems (cards)

Low tech voting systems (go to your post)

Library Bingo

Chocolate…

Non-linear powerpoint presentations

“Cephalonian” style induction

Teaching by crossword / game

Quick & dirty broadcasting?

Created on the go…

Summary

Thanks for listening & results of Poll anywhere Slides are at More stuff at I’m at on