Rough Draft of Key Content Components
I. Welcome from Natalie, Sally & Jenny, round the room introductions
II. Why collaborate? Why information literacy? Compelling reasons.
III. Introduction: Haas Library & Information Literacy Programs at WCSU
During our presentations/sharing, there will be many opportunities for all in the room to share their experiences and observations
A. Veronica's B. Russ's C. Xiaomei's D. Jenny's
Sum Up: Our observations and Assessment of Information Literacy Skills of WCSU freshmen and students
IV. Observations by Area high school librarians re: student info literacy skills
V. Voluntary sharing/presentations by h.s. librarians on their information literacy programs, what works, what doesn't work
VI. Brainstorming: How can we all work together to increase student information literacy and lifelong learning skills by the time they enter college and by the time they enter the workforce and throughout their careers.
Summary of Natalie's Proposal
What info lit skills should college freshmen have
What info lit skills do college freshmen actually possess?
What info lit skills are lacking?
Topic #1 IDEAL SCENARIO - What information literacy skills/knowledge should students possess when they are transitioning from high school to college?
Topic #2 Assessment of college freshmen information literacy skills.
- Observations/assessments of WCSU Librarians: How is such a skill/knowledge gap manifested, in terms of reference questions, other issues?
Topic #3 Assessment of high school students information literacy skills
Observations of Area H.S. library/media specialists:
- What skills are high school students lacking? o What skills are demonstrated by students as being mastered? o What are observations of librarians as compared to observations of teachers? o How is information literacy being taught/promoted at the high school level?
Presentation by WCSU Librarians
Present WCSU Libraries model for incorporating information literacy skills at the college level
Topic #4 What types of library resources do students have access to at WestConn?? What types of research projects are commonly assigned? How do you bring teaching faculty into this process?
Presentation by Danbury High School Librarian Natalie Koehler
Topic #5 What types of library resources do high school students have access to? What types of research projects are commonly assigned?
Use of Websites (??)
- How they look
- What they might include
What is Danbury High School’s model for incorporation information literacy skills at the high school level?
Components:
- Freshman orientation
- Planning sheet
- Curriculum
Sharing by other Area High School Librarians/Media Specialists
Share models of other high schools
Brainstorming Session
Summing up/Conclusions: How to present information literacy projects/assignments. How to engage students during the process.*
Original Text from Natalie Koehler, DHS Media Center
I)Present What college freshman need to know in terms of information literacy?
Present What skills are they coming to college prepared for?
Present What skills are they lacking? What types of reference questions are most common? What are the complaints of the staff in terms of students doing research?
Share Danbury High School’s reflections on what skills are good and what are lacking? What teachers see as issues? What LMC staff see as issues?
II) Present WestConn? model for incorporating information literacy skills at the college level?
- What types of lessons you do?
- How do you attract staff?
- Training video
Share Danbury High School’s model for incorporation information literacy skills at the high school level?
- Freshman orientation
- Planning sheet
- Curriculum
Share models of other high schools
*III) How can schools address college seniors have these skills? Do schools give tests like the ETS ICT Literacy assessment tool? Possibly delete. I don’t have much to say on this.*
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IV) Present types of resources do students have access to at WestConn?? Present what types of research projects are commonly given?
- Share types of resources do the local area high schools give students access to
- Share types of research projects are commonly given?
V) Use of Websites
- How they look
- What they might include
VI) How to present information literacy projects/assignments. How to engage students during the process.