tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post8707312657891501151..comments2023-04-05T15:20:03.031+01:00Comments on Information Literacy Journal Club: Next Journal club: 19th February: research agendas for information literacy? #ILreadNiamhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17860783347121152391noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-1109762591425448432014-02-19T21:20:57.842+00:002014-02-19T21:20:57.842+00:00Thanks Sheila!Thanks Sheila!Niamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17860783347121152391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-91862902376218300012014-02-19T21:07:07.724+00:002014-02-19T21:07:07.724+00:00It is 9pm in the UK now, so thanks everyone for yo...It is 9pm in the UK now, so thanks everyone for your comments - particularly to Annemaree, since it must be argh o'clock in Australia. Feel free to continue to add comments. Sheila Webberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929764583069948543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-20076493919469397542014-02-19T21:06:07.337+00:002014-02-19T21:06:07.337+00:00For me, there's nothing quite so alarm-bell-ri...For me, there's nothing quite so alarm-bell-ringing as the fact that a statement is emerging from a politician or policy-maker with an interest in the outcome :-) But what's fascinating about this debate is the wide range of types of knowledge that seems to be required to make an informed decision (economic, legal, natural resources, public administration etc) and the amount of speculation that the politicians seem to be engaging in...or at least it seems like speculation to me, as a non-expert on matters such as monetary union, EU status, oil revenues and so on. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15766549831054359013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-31834500159160861312014-02-19T21:05:26.651+00:002014-02-19T21:05:26.651+00:00Yes, those were excellent.
It's keeping a res...Yes, those were excellent. <br />It's keeping a research portfolio up to date and accessible as well, rather than just becoming another dull research site. Shouldn't be impossible, though.Sheila Webberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929764583069948543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-77002711568541782332014-02-19T21:03:12.578+00:002014-02-19T21:03:12.578+00:00Possibly it could be easier to start with the heal...Possibly it could be easier to start with the health information literacy part, where the life/death impact is more strikingSheila Webberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929764583069948543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-24090046991500793942014-02-19T21:03:09.514+00:002014-02-19T21:03:09.514+00:00The Welsh Information Literacy Project developed a...The Welsh Information Literacy Project developed a wide range of human interest stories at the start of their project http://welshlibraries.org/skills/information-literacy/case-studies/ They were very effective in highlighting the links with government policy. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01424447331898226921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-66007258266035099732014-02-19T20:58:15.664+00:002014-02-19T20:58:15.664+00:00Hi Sheila. Yes, you will be aware how useful I'...Hi Sheila. Yes, you will be aware how useful I've found the UNESCO recommendations and linking to policy issues etc. As we are specifically thinking about the research agenda tonight, I'm just highlighting again how useful it would be to have further evidence of how IL does really help with employability, lifelong learning, health and wellbeing etc (and of course, academic success too :) ) The lack of research may come down to the difficulty in truly measuring impact, but it's definitely worth exploring further.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01424447331898226921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-36314643193841353652014-02-19T20:58:08.522+00:002014-02-19T20:58:08.522+00:00Yes, independence seems to be a classic case of po...Yes, independence seems to be a classic case of politicians etc. saying "it's all on the website" but you need a great deal of information literacy to find your way round all the websites with their competing perspectives on whether Scotland should vote for independence or not.Sheila Webberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929764583069948543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-87588055244166292132014-02-19T20:56:06.113+00:002014-02-19T20:56:06.113+00:00Hi Sheila, yes, I guess I do, along with other ...Hi Sheila, yes, I guess I do, along with other 'real life' contexts where information can be very complex and where evaluation, assimilation and application can be difficult. The referendum about Scotland's independence, for example! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15766549831054359013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-85116183782022336312014-02-19T20:53:47.829+00:002014-02-19T20:53:47.829+00:00National portfolio . . . I like that. National portfolio . . . I like that. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11694823712828603450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-14581474276675071542014-02-19T20:52:06.388+00:002014-02-19T20:52:06.388+00:00Hi Marshall! And you have interests in health lite...Hi Marshall! And you have interests in health literacy too?Sheila Webberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929764583069948543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-85776798405165212112014-02-19T20:50:58.214+00:002014-02-19T20:50:58.214+00:00Developing a national portfolio of difference kind...Developing a national portfolio of difference kinds of evidence .. quantitative studies, qualitative ones which tend to also produce the sort of human interest stories and quotes that can "hook" people who don't respond to numbers..Sheila Webberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929764583069948543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-66067326605605171582014-02-19T20:50:16.027+00:002014-02-19T20:50:16.027+00:00Hi Sheila, I'm swanning in having seen your em...Hi Sheila, I'm swanning in having seen your email and not read the papers... and also I think others have made the point I'd make: I'd like to see IL research focus less on information seeking and more on other aspects of infomation practices.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15766549831054359013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-63953683004362315062014-02-19T20:49:05.322+00:002014-02-19T20:49:05.322+00:00Actually, although I'm not a quantitative-focu...Actually, although I'm not a quantitative-focused person, to get some simplistic evidence MOOCs could be useful. I heard a presentation from one of the first Futurelearn MOOCs, they's put in some learning-to-learn stuff at the start of the module, and it seemed that doing thse parts correlated with a greater likelihood of doing the next steps in the MOOCSheila Webberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929764583069948543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-44847830329571571692014-02-19T20:46:27.499+00:002014-02-19T20:46:27.499+00:00I've been typing and deleting on this one. One...I've been typing and deleting on this one. One thing I do think is that when it comes to bigger decision making, well you will know this, it isn't necessarily evidence, it's policy issues, or personality, or trends that may have more weight. I think it would be worthwhile lobbying around the UNESCO MIL recommendations for example, even though it may seem remote from higher ed, as it could be that some government policy to be seen to be doing something about IL could have more effect than a number of research studies Sheila Webberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929764583069948543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-25143052306497236592014-02-19T20:36:12.504+00:002014-02-19T20:36:12.504+00:00I agree, Sheila. But what is the research evidence...I agree, Sheila. But what is the research evidence to prove this impact, to those beyond the library sector? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01424447331898226921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-81830216448364310702014-02-19T20:34:22.985+00:002014-02-19T20:34:22.985+00:00Funny you mention timing Niamh as I have been look...Funny you mention timing Niamh as I have been looking at the 'best' teachable moment for undergrads. This conflicts a little with my belief and point-of-need support, and how individuals all require support at different times (as they are individuals after all, and not homogeneous robots! :)). However, the need to 'scale up' support sometimes means some generalisations are required e.g. right now I feel second year is the key time to reach (many, even if not all) undergrads.Michelle Daltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459103029885548217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-56714039115591634212014-02-19T20:32:36.092+00:002014-02-19T20:32:36.092+00:00I think it's a good idea to take the "so ...I think it's a good idea to take the "so what" beyond academic success, when engaging with students. Being information literate can have an impact on how they perform in the workplace, take care of their own health, look out for the welfare of others. Sheila Webberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929764583069948543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-17755388751736632222014-02-19T20:30:12.857+00:002014-02-19T20:30:12.857+00:00Hi Sheila - yes I agree about the difficulties in ...Hi Sheila - yes I agree about the difficulties in measuring learning, but I use 'measure' in its broadest sense - e.g. could be qualitative / reflective data from a student learning journal / blog etc. - anything that can convey development and progression in terms of information usage. I'm not a fan of a lot of pre/post test and Project SAILS type measures, so I suppose I am interested in alternative approaches which may help demonstrate the value of the library's role in IL in a holistic way.Michelle Daltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459103029885548217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-49721614935221500442014-02-19T20:29:35.100+00:002014-02-19T20:29:35.100+00:00Cathie, I share your interest in the "so what...Cathie, I share your interest in the "so what." Not only it is essential in my personal motivation for carrying on my day-to-day work, I think that addressing the "so what" is integral to increasing interest and engagement in IL outside of the library sector.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11694823712828603450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-28890625078508955962014-02-19T20:28:27.142+00:002014-02-19T20:28:27.142+00:00One problem is identifying (or, remembering) the r...One problem is identifying (or, remembering) the relevant existing research too - there is actually more on transition now - and of course a great deal on transition and the First Year Experience generally (some of which is relevant to IL too). Sheila Webberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929764583069948543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-69673877467773654392014-02-19T20:26:02.864+00:002014-02-19T20:26:02.864+00:00People have studied these things, but getting the ...People have studied these things, but getting the time to read enough while working is tough, need to make more time for it.Niamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17860783347121152391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-32039551654554506202014-02-19T20:25:47.924+00:002014-02-19T20:25:47.924+00:00Thanks Annemaree - good point. I guess skills may ...Thanks Annemaree - good point. I guess skills may be easy to measure than literacy?Michelle Daltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459103029885548217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-20217212037313215932014-02-19T20:25:40.539+00:002014-02-19T20:25:40.539+00:00I suppose I have a problem with using the word &qu...I suppose I have a problem with using the word "measure" with learning - although I have just been doing marking where of course I do give 65 to this person and 55 to that person... on the other hand (and this was an information literacy assignment) I would say that the mark is measuring how they were able to, or chose to, or were enabled to, respond to that assignment, it's not an absolute measure of their information literacy. <br />In terms of making teaching & learning effective, there is a good deal of educational research, not on teaching IL, but still I think it's relevant. <br />and yes MOOCs are an interesting new challenge, with the focus on learning analytics (sorry bit of a hotchpotch response there)Sheila Webberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929764583069948543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803710821492432735.post-28232594831174531512014-02-19T20:24:55.263+00:002014-02-19T20:24:55.263+00:00Well (as you know) I'm interested in informati...Well (as you know) I'm interested in information literacy at the transition to university - before any third level instruction has started. I'm also interested in the differences between subject areas, especially in terms of timing of instruction, so things we would have taught 1st year students in my last job would be a waste of effort at that point in my current job (much more relevant to third years)!Niamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17860783347121152391noreply@blogger.com