Embed ICT Skills

ITOCA / IDS Zimbabwe Oct, 2010

Session Objectives• To recognize the common features and

differences in the R4L resources– Test the hypotheses “all databases, information

portals & library catalogues are fundamentally similar”

• To demonstrate that users can apply these generic ICT skills to other databases / search engines– Skills are transferable from one product to another

• To improve the users’ ability to use these products independently and confidently

Hypotheses

• “All web databases, information portals (gateways) and Library catalogues are similar”– User interface– Log in – Searching skills / Options– Search results– Collections / Resources– Media Outputs– Special Features– Miscellaneous

e.g. Web Interface – F Shape

Session’s Activity – 30 mins

• In mixed groups; test the hypotheses– Form a group consisting of participants who have

experience of using HINARI, AGORA / OARE and other products

– Brainstorm the similarities and differences; record your findings on the worksheet provided• Assign the role of a Chair• Try to identify several similarities & differences

– Report back to the group; 10 mins• Assign the role of a ‘Spokesperson’ • Use visual examples to illustrate your findings

Activity - Worksheet

Comparing and contrasting

• Use the worksheet to guide you; compare and contrast several pages:– E.g. Journal homepage– E.g. Search page– E.g. Search Results page

Reflection on Session

• What have you learnt from this session?– Group discussion– Lesson’s Objectives:• To recognize the common features and differences in

the R4L resources • To improve the users’ ability to use these products

independently and confidently • To demonstrate that users can apply these generic ICT

skills to other databases / search engines