Fall 2012 Summarized Lesson Plans (the short version)
*IMPORTANT Overview
View the pdf below for a summarized version of the lesson plan for library integration into English 1010 for Fall 2012. Detailed lesson plans for each of the four face-to-face interactions follow.
Librarian Introduction & Professional Review Discussion - CANCELED
This visit was CANCELED for Spring classes. If you would like to have a librarian come to your class during the professional review assignment, just be sure to communicate with your librarian.
Summary:
Librarian will introduce herself to the class and emphasize how she can help. Librarian will discuss the different mediums students can use to seek help (e-chat, phone, email, in-person).
Librarian will lead a brief discussion regarding the evaluation of the reviews/information students found - emphasis on amateur vs professional reviews. (Prerequisite: Students will watch video unit provided by librarians before coming to class).
Research Assignment Introduction
Where: Librarian visits instructor's classroom
When: March 4, 6, or 8 as per your individual schedule
Time: 15-20 minutes
Summary: Librarians will visit the writing classroom on the day the research assignment is introduced. Students will be able to ask librarian questions and to identify their librarians as someone who has an immediate role in their research assignment. The librarian will be able to understand the particulars of the assignment and to integrate herself into the assignment description discussion as relevant.
Library Research Day 1
Where: The Library
When: March 20, 22 or 25 as per your individual schedule
Time: 50 minutes
Summary: Librarians can provide a demonstration of Academic Search Premier and Article Linker to begin sessions (5-10 minutes). Librarians will model the writing prompt assignment. Students will write down their keywords at beginning of session and use of the shown databases to find one good source. For homework, students will respond to a discussion prompt posted on Canvas to discuss what they found, what they learned, and what they still need to know.
Librarians and peer mentors circulate around the room and give individual assistantce. Librarians and peer mentors are encouraged to take students to areas of the library that have the physical items needed by each student.
Library Research Day 2
Where: The Library
When: April 3, 5 or 8 as per your individual schedule
Time: 50 minutes
Summary: Students continue with individual research. Librarians should briefly mention at the beginning of session the concept of "learning more" (vs. finding resources) and reiterate this concept throughout individual consultations. Librarians and peer mentors are encouraged to take students to areas of the library that have the physical items needed by each student.
Where to Start? Handouts
Supporting Guides
These guides can be used/revised/recreated to help students conduct their research for these assignments.
Fall 2012 Videos and Assignment Dates for Students
These videos with accompanying questions should be integrated into your Canvas courses.
Finding Professional Reviews: (Assign videos week 6: Oct 1-5)
Finding Materials in the Library: (Assign videos week 8: Oct 15-19)
Chaining Information Together to Learn More: (Assign videos week 10: Oct 29-Nov 2)
Linking from a Reference Page to an Article
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