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Flipping one-shot library instruction: using Canvas and Pecha Kucha for peer teaching.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study sought to determine whether a flipped classroom that facilitated peer learning would improve undergraduate health sciences students' abilities to find, evaluate, and use appropriate evidence for research assignments.

Methods

Students completed online modules in a learning management system, with librarians facilitating subsequent student-directed, in-person sessions. Mixed methods assessment was used to evaluate program outcomes.

Results

Students learned information literacy concepts but did not consistently apply them in research assignments. Faculty interviews revealed strengthened partnerships between librarians and teaching faculty.

Conclusion

This pedagogy shows promise for implementing and evaluating a successful flipped information literacy program.

SUBMITTER: Carroll AJ

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4816471 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Flipping one-shot library instruction: using Canvas and Pecha Kucha for peer teaching.

Carroll Alexander J AJ Tchangalova Nedelina N Harrington Eileen G EG

Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA 20160401 2

<h4>Objective</h4>This study sought to determine whether a flipped classroom that facilitated peer learning would improve undergraduate health sciences students' abilities to find, evaluate, and use appropriate evidence for research assignments.<h4>Methods</h4>Students completed online modules in a learning management system, with librarians facilitating subsequent student-directed, in-person sessions. Mixed methods assessment was used to evaluate program outcomes.<h4>Results</h4>Students learne ...[more]

PMID: 27076799

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