'Upgrading' our information skills training: new technologies and new relationships. Davies
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This document discusses upgrading an information skills training module at City University London. The university aimed to create a standalone, engaging, and interactive module using new technologies like Adobe Presenter and quizzes in the virtual learning environment. While creating consistent content across support services presented challenges, talking slideshows and flexibility to add content were successes. Looking ahead, the university plans to embed the module in courses, create new formats like podcasts, and ensure new content meets student needs.
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'Upgrading' our information skills training: new technologies and new relationships. Davies
- 1. New technologies and new relationships ‘Upgrading’ our information skills training Catherine Davies Learning and Research Support Co-ordinator City University London
- 2. Where we started… …a blank slate
- 4. Our new module had to be… A standalone resource Engaging Interactive
- 6. Clean look Simple, friendly language Interactive quizzes Different types of content, all in one place Flexible, to add extra content
- 7. Finding and using information (information and research skills) Quick downloads library Essential study skills Professional skills development
- 16. Technologies Adobe Presenter (Talking slideshows and quizzes) Quizzes in VLE Video Downloadable pdf guides
- 17. Presenter Easy to use
- 19. Top presenter tips… Keep them short Use animation Images – (Flickr Creative Commons) Use the notes as your create your presentations to create your script and transcript
- 20. What went well… First time working together with other support services ‘Talking slideshows’ were seen as a success around the university Raised our profile High take up where supported by the School Good ‘next step’ from OLIVIA
- 21. And not so well… Working with other services! Creating the content – maintaining consistency Still having ‘School’ versions Working with the VLE – and planning for change Promoting Upgrade Is it actually being used?
- 22. Looking forward Moving to a different platform Embedding in courses ‘Generic’ version New formats: Podcasts, Captivate videos New content – does it meet the needs of students?
- 24. Credits 'slate' by Leo Reynolds http://www.flickr.com/photos/lwr/5487608/ 'Fireworks 93' by photobunny http://www.flickr.com/photos/photobunny_earl/1309409634/ 'green circuit board II' by BotheredByBees http://www.flickr.com/photos/botheredbybees/2389301870/ ‘tip_jar_sm[1]’ by thoth92 http://www.flickr.com/photos/aaronf/139344191/ 'thumbs up' by TheTruthAbout... http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetruthabout/2842830409/ 'Complaints thumbs down-784494' by Oldmaison http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpoldmaisonblogspotcom/221227903/ ‘Desert road into the mountains’ by mkrigsman http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkrigsman/2852232536 All images available under the Creative Commons from Flickr
Editor's Notes
- #8: On it are resources and guidance on Finding and using information, including getting the most out of the Library, using information and doing your research Developing those essential study skills Thinking about developing professional skills and attitudes and your future career And a quick downloads section with all the best bits readily available.