This is Jeopardy with Billie Trebek: An Exciting Approach to Student Learning in

Library Instruction

Billie E. Walker

Penn State University

2003 Guidelines for Instruction Programs in Academic Libraries -ACRL

Employ active learning strategies and techniques that require learners to develop critical thinking skills in concert with information literacy skills

With various learners more than one mode of instruction should be used.

Learning StylesSource: First Steps Towards Understanding the Net

Collaborative: comfortable working in teams Achievement oriented Believe in merit-based systems Impatient: tune out if not interested Communicate through social networks Non-linear: visual literacy, multi-media

literacy

Why Use Games?

They are fun!!!

They can lower anxiety which can help with input

The use of games involve learning opportunities at several levels

Self-assessment and Instant Feedback!

Generate good library public relations

When and How To Use in Games in Your Presentations

Use games to enhance learning and motivate students

Use at any stage of the lesson when appropriate

Prizes (Candy, High-Lighters, Sharpies, etc.)

What We Need to Play the Game:

Laptop

LCD Projector

Smart Board

Power Point Template (http://www.libraries.psu.edu/berks/how.html)

Why Use Theatrics?

Make teaching more enjoyable

Draws attention to you and the topic being covered

Increase retention

Make learning more enjoyable

LibraryHome Page

LibraryHome Page

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Information

Literacy IQ

Information

Literacy IQ

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LibrarySlang

LibrarySlang

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ProQuest

ProQuest

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An article that have passed An article that have passed through a rigorous review through a rigorous review process by the author’s peers.process by the author’s peers.

What isScholarly or

Academic or Refereed or

Peer-Reviewed?

Be Yourself

in the classroom this requires a constant renegotiation of the balance of forces within you and between you and your students

Student Feedback and Conclusions

I enjoyed the game because it help to reinforce stuff you mentioned

You rock! You made this library session fun

This was a great chance to get candy and review the material

Contact Info:

Billie Walker

bew11@psu.edu