Active Learning: a workshop for librarians

Workshop Leader: Celita DeArmond, SAC Reference & Distance Learning Librarian
Workshop Host: Linda Reeves, NVC Public Services Librarian
April 27, 2004 ~ Northwest Vista College LRC

Pre-Workshop Materials:

1. Read this article. Be prepared to discuss and make comments on the issues raised.

Lorenzen, Michael. "Active Learning and Library Instruction" Illinois Libraries, 83, no. 2 (Spring 2001): 19-24
http://www.libraryinstruction.com/active.html

2. Complete the 4MAT learning style inventory. Copy/paste/print out your results and bring them to the workshop.

http://www.cse.fau.edu/~maria/COURSES/CAP5100-UI/LearningStyles.html

4MAT learning styles (MS Word document)

3. Complete the VARK learning style inventory. Print out your results and bring them to the workshop.

http://www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=questionnaire

If you are extra curious and have time, you can browse the information at these sites:

Active Learning from UT Library Online

What is 4MAT? (click on graphic to explore styles)

VARK FAQs and categories

Workshop Materials:

ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards = what we are teaching & students are learning

PowerPoint Presentation

Other Materials:

1. Bloom's Taxonomy (pyramids for cognitive, affective, and psycho-motor domains)

2. Task Oriented Question Construction Wheel (Bloom's)

3. Individual Differences - The 4MAT System

4. 4MAT Chart

5. The "Change-Up" in Lectures (attention span)

6. The Modern Presenter's Handbook - Outline

7. Problem-Based Learning (critical thinking and problem solving skills)

8. Team-Based Learning (Larry Michaelsen, U of Oklahoma)

9. Learning Theories (Behaviorism Cognitivism Constructivism)

10. Growing Bigger Brains: Research Affects How Teachers Teach (Education World)

11. Learning Styles v. Teaching Styles (learning styles v. lecture)

12. Enhance Learning with Technology

13. Learning Styles: Kolb's Theory of Experiential Learning

14. LOEX - Instruction Links

15. LibraryInstruction.com - The Librarian's Weapon of Mass Instruction

16. Kuhlthau's Information Search Process

17. Light the Fire: Using Experience & Emotion to Ignite Student Learning (LOEX 2003 presentation)

18. MindTools - 4MAT & Kolb