LIBR 250 - Design and Implementation of Instructional
Strategies for Information Professionals
Fall, 2006
David V. Loertscher
Important Note to all students taking this course Fall 2006: The class is being offered in two sections, one totally online and the other in mixed mode with meetings in San Jose. This website is intended for both sections. Watch for variations as the outline proceeds. Both sections will use Blackboard as a communications and grading device. All assignments will be uploaded to the Blackboard Assignment manager. Be sure that you are registered on the Blackboard site.
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During the semester, both sections will be using a wiki technology. Instructions will be given in class for this technology. For the online class, the new program Elluminate will be used as the major communications device. Top participate, the the following before the first class online meeting on Aug. 28 at 9pm Pacific time:
Fall Class Dates and times
For the online secion, you are required to be on Elluminate every Monday evening from 9-10pm Pacific time for the entire semester. As we become comfortable with this technology, we will makde some adjustments to our schedule. Students in the online section are welcom to attend the meeings in San Jose if desired. This is certainly not required .
Mixed Mode Class #1
August: 26, 10am-1pm, San Jose State Campus Clarke Library - see official schedule for room
Class #2: October 7; Class #3: Nov. 4; Class #4: Dec. 2
 Course Description
Examination of concepts of instruction in the use of information technologies, information services, and sources. Includes investigation of learning theory and instructional design. Emphasis on application of theory through development of instruction and instructional resources in various media for use in a broad array of institutional environments.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will have:
- Build a strong understanding of current educational theory and practice, the foundations of curriculum and accountability, the role of collaborative planning, and the principles of information literacy.
- Become adept at planning, executing, and evaluating units of instruction as a partner with a teacher or professor in an academic setting K-20 or in any organization doing training.
- Become adept at integrating information literacy into instructional sequences or using information literacy models as the design structure of inquiry-based (constructivist) education.
- To build technology tool skills needed to work and teach collaboratively both locally and at a distance.
- To be a strong component of the mission of the School of Library and Information Science: In support of the San Jose State University Mission, the School of Library and Information Science educates professionals to address the information needs of their community, the nature of information and its uses and its supporting technologies through teaching, research, service, and leadership. LIBR 250 is at the core of this mission as it seeks to make librarians activists in the teaching and learning process, beyond the mere storage and provision of information.
Textbooks
The following textbooks are not in college bookstores. Please order from your favorite bookseller such as Amazon.com or directly from the publisher. The instructor will bring copies of InfoLit (a review of the research), Koechlin, and Ban Those Bird Units to class for a substantial discount . He will also bring the book Super Teaching for those educating adults.
For anyone uncertain about information literacy:
Recommended for everyone:
Rose, Colin and Malcolm J. Nicholl. Accelerated Learning for the 21st Century: The Six-Step Plan to Unlock Your Master-Mind. Dell, 1997. $12.95.
For those working in the public schools:
Loertscher, David V., Carol Koechlin and Sandi Zwaan. Ban Those Bird Units!. Hi Willow, 2004. $35.00
Koechlin, Carol and Sandi Zwaan. Build Your Own Information Literate school.2003. $30.00 (The instructor will bring copies of the above two books to the San Jose class; online students will need to order from http://lmcsource.com
Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning. American Library Association, 1998. $35.00. (Available from http://ala.org)
Tomlinson, Carol Ann and Jay McTighe. Integrating Differentiated Instruction and Understanding by Design. ASCD, 2006. $26.00. (order from http://shop.ascd.org/index.cfm)
Recommended:
Loertscher, David V. and Blanche Woolls. Information Literacy: A Review of the Research: A Guide for Practitioners and Researchers. Hi Willow Research & Publishing, 2nd ed. 2002. $20.00 (the instructor will bring copies to class)
Miller, Nancy A.S. Impact! Documenting the LMC Program for Accountability. 2003. $40.00 (trial free at http://www.lmcsource.com)
Turner, Philip M. and Ann Marlow Riedling. Helping Teachers Teach: A School Library Media Specialist's Role. 3rd. ed. Libraries Unlimited, 2003.
Endich, Roberta Soloman. Media Literacy: Activites for Understnding the Scripted World. Linworth, 2004.
Armstrong, Thomas. You're Smarter Than You Think: A Kids Guide to Multiple Intelligences. Free Spirit, 2003.
Stripling, Barbara K. and Sandra Hughes-Hassell. Curriculum Connections Through the Library. Libraries Unlimited, 2003.
Loertscher, David V. with Ross Todd. We Boost Achievement. Hi Willow, 2003. $30.00
Wiggins, Grant and Jay McTigue. Understanding by Design. 2nd ed. ASCD and also thier Workbook.
For those working in academic libraries:
One of the following three titles:
Rockman, Ilene F. Integrating Information Literacy into the Higher Education Curriculum: Proactical Models for Transformation. Josey Bass, 2004. (order at http://www.joseybass.com)
Raspa, Dick and Dane Ward. The Collaborative Imperative: Librarians and Faculty Working Together in the Information Universe. American Library Association, 2000. (Order online at (http://www.ala.org)
Kelly, Maurie Caitlin and Andrea Kross. Making the Grade: Academic Libraries and Student Success. American Library Association, 2002.
Breivik, Patricia. Student Learning in the Information Age. Oryx Press, 1997. $38.00. Order online at http://www.oryxpress.com
Required:
Loertscher, David V., Super Teaching: 15 Think! Models for Improved Instruction in College Courses, Online Courses, and Professional Development. Hi Willow, 2006. (the instructor will bring copies to class; online students should order at http://www.lmcsource.com)
ACRL Information literacy standards. Online at the ACRL website.
Recommended:
Loertscher, David V. and Blanche Woolls. Information Literacy: A Review of the Research: A Guide for Practitioners and Researchers. Hi Willow Research & Publishing, 2nd ed. 2002. $20.00 (the instructor will bring copies to class)
Kuhlthau, Carol. Seeking Meaning 2nd ed. Greenwood, 2003.
Burkhardt, Joanna M. and Mary C. MacDonald and Andree J. Rathemacher. 35 Practical, Standards-based Exercises for College Students. ALA, 2003.
For those working in public and special libraries:
Required:
Loertscher, David V., Carol Koechlin and Sandi Zwaan. Ban Those Bird Units!. Hi Willow, 2004. $25.00, or, Loertscher, David V. Super Teaching. Hi Willow, 2006, or:
Loertscher, David V., Super Teaching: 15 Think! Models for Improved Instruction in College Courses, Online Courses, and Professional Development. Hi Willow, 2006. (the instructor will bring copies of both to class; online students should order at http://www.lmcsource.com)
Recommended:
Breivik, Patricia. Student Learning in the Information Age. Oryx Press, 1997. $38.00. Order online at http://www.oryxpress.com
Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning. American Library Association, 1998 $20.00
Goad, Tom W. The First-Time Trainer: A Step-by-Step Quick Guide for Managers, Supervisors, and New Training Professionals. American Management Association, 1997.
Goad, Tom W. Information Literacy and Workplace Performance. Quorum Books, 2002.
Office Hours
For Fall 2006, the professor is best reached through email at davidl@slis.sjsu.edu. This is the best way to make an appointment. Consultations are best when classes meet in either the north or south. You may also call the professor at home at 801-532-1165 or 801-755-1122 mobile.
Grading
Students will be responsible to create assessment strategies for the course with the help of the professor.
Preliminary notion of assessment; the final points are loged on the Assignment Manager in Blackboard:
Points for online class:
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Engaging Problem #1 (reading)
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60
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Engaging Problem #2 (transformation)
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60
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Engaging Problem #3 (do it!)
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40
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Participation -Elluminate interation projects during class
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50
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| Online Particpation in general |
10 |
| Group information literacy model |
10 |
| Personal information literacy model |
10 |
| Total |
240 |
Points for San Jose Class:
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Engaging Problem #1 (reading)
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60
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Engaging Problem #2 (transformation)
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60
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Engaging Problem #3 (do it!)
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40
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Participation points for group work during class meetings
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60
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| Group information literacy model |
10 |
| Personal information literacy model |
10 |
| Total |
240 |
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- Class participation in both sections is vital because of the constructivist nature of the class.
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Grading
- The standard SJSU SLIS Grading Scale is as follows:
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97-100
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A
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94-96
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A-
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91-93
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B+
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88-90
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B
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85-87
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B-
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82-84
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C+
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79-81
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C
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76-78
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C-
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73-75
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D+
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All late work is subject to a 10% penalty unless cleared by the instructor in advance.
Academic Integrity
Your own commitment to learning, as evidenced by your enrollment at San José State University, and the University’s Academic Integrity Policy requires you to be honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the Office of Judicial Affairs. The policy on academic integrity can be found at http://www2.sjsu.edu/senate/S04-12.pdf
Reasonable Accommodation of Disabilities
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, please e-mail me as soon as possible. Presidential Directive 97-03 requires that students with disabilities register with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) to establish record of their disability. No matter where students reside, they should contact the SJSU DRC to register. The DRC Web site: http://www.drc.sjsu.edu/
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