1. Escape or Trap? Incorporating Escape Room Learning Experience for Information Literacy
Vincci Kwong
Indiana University South Bend
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2. Project Background Q110 students: Very confident in searching skills
No interest in subject matter
Dislike required class
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3. Escape Room? 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference
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4. Breakout EDU https://www.breakoutedu.com/
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5. Game Setup Look for game ideas
Brainstorm theme/scenario/topic
Create clues and instruction
Setup boxes
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6. Time to Escape! 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference
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7. 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%
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8. 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
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9. 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
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10. 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
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11. Questions? Please feel free to contact me Vincci Kwong vkwong@iusb.edu
2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference
April 24, 2019