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Information Literacy InnovationInformation Literacy Innovation

ACRL e-learning: New Thinkingfor Information LiteracyMay 25, 2010

Steven Bell –Temple University - bells@temple.edu

John Shank – Penn State University – jds30@psu.edu

Session Objectives

• What is the mystery of information literacy

• What is design thinking

• How do designers approach problems

• Aspects of design thinking

"Roosters: The cry of the male chicken is the most barbaric yawp in all of nature." --Edward Abbey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ0EDdYnTKM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYqijJGq8lc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJbUFfiNdlc

The Mystery

The Heuristic

The Algorithim

Exploration/Exploitation Cycle

Wicked IL Problems

Are we making a difference?

Do students learn what we say theydo (e.g., achieve outcomes)?

Are we/they academically successful?

Do students become lifelong learners?

Reflection Point

Are you having conversationsabout these wicked problems at your library?

What do you think is the mysteryof information literacy – or the next mystery?

How can we tackle thesewicked problems?

Word Association

Use the Chat/Discussion Box

Type in what comes to your mind when you hear the word DESIGN

Poll Questions

First poll question:

Did you ever want to be a designer?

Yes or No

Poll Questions

Second poll question:

Do you think librarians are designers?

Yes or No

Poll Questions

Third poll question:

I design instructional products.

Yes or No

What is Design Anyway?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ook_9uqPSzA

The Deep Dive: Shopping Cart The Deep Dive: Shopping Cart ProjectProject

The Deep Dive: Empathic DesignThe Deep Dive: Empathic Design

The Deep Dive: Identify the ProblemThe Deep Dive: Identify the Problem

The Deep Dive: Brainstorm SolutionsThe Deep Dive: Brainstorm Solutions

The Deep Dive: Create PrototypesThe Deep Dive: Create Prototypes

The Deep Dive: ImplementationThe Deep Dive: Implementation

The Deep Dive: EvaluationThe Deep Dive: Evaluation

Info. Literacy Shopping Cart

LEARNING Info. Literacy

Thinking Like A Designer

Stage 1Reflect, Analyze,

Diagnose & Describe

Stage 2 Imagine & Visualize

Stage 3 Model, Plan &

Prototype

Stage 4 Action &

Implementation

DT vs ISD

In what ways are design thinking and instructional systems design similar

Compare ADDIE and the IDEO Method

ADDIE IDEO

Analysis Understand/Observe

Design/Develop Visualize/Brainstorm

Implement Implement

Evaluate Evaluate/Refine

Design Thinking

Empathic Design

Prototyping process

Formative and summative evalution

The Intersection of BL & DTWhat do Blended Librarianship and

Design Thinking have in common?Similar approach to identifying problems and

developing solutionsBoundary Crossers: A boundary crosser is someone who blends multiple skills

into one profession. Pink says “while detailed knowledge of a single area (e.g., traditional librarianship) once guaranteed success, today the top rewards go to those who can operate with equal aplomb in starkly different realms.”

Work collaboratively with others in peripheral professional areas

Discussion / Questions

How might design thinking impact on you?

Do you have a story about a new product or service where design thinking could have helped?

NOTE: go to http://stevenbell.info/design.htm for a 5 minute video on DT

Questions? Discussion!