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The University Library.
Are we ready for the age of the mobile?
Information @ our fingertips!
Lyn Parker, University LibraryLucy Marris, Careers Service
Anna Nibbs, USE
18/04/23 Learning and Teaching Conference 2011
2010 Horizon Report
• Emerging technologies should be employed to gain experience in research, problem-based learning, and creativity
• Digital literacy key skill in every discipline
The New Media Consortium | horizon.nmc.org
Potential for mobile learning
• Multiple devices, operating systems, browsers• 98% mobile phone (50% smart phones)• Proliferation of features available• 95% laptop ownership (but not carry around)• Use phone to communicate, tools eg calculator,
calendar, conduct research, access VLE• BUT NUS report showed need for more Research
Skills instruction
Mobile apps for information
The University Library.
• 20-credit interdisciplinary module in enterprise and innovation• Developed and delivered by University of
Sheffield Enterprise (USE)• Piloting at Levels 2 and 3 from February 2011
onwards
MIH learning methods
• MOLE ‘electronic workbook’
• Student-led; self-directed• Collaborative• Few face-to-face sessions
– groups will potentially be working remotely
• Grey literature; web-based content
MIH group assessment
• Partnership with Sheffield City Council - potential to solve ‘real’ problems
• Work with case studies• Generate and develop an
idea/innovation• Independent investigation• Synthesis of information -
develop a ‘pitch’ and business plan
Information, enterprise and employability
• MIH workbook topics – a ‘toolkit’ for skills development
• Individual assessment component – reflection on skills
• Whatever their destination, graduates will need to:– Collaborate and share
knowledge/information(face-to-face and remotely)
– Find, appraise, synthesise and present information
– React quickly to high volumes of information coming from many different sources, and assess and deal with it on the move
– Maintain and monitor a personal digital footprint/profile
The University Library.
theSheffieldGRADUATE
a degree with so much more….
The 12 distinct TUOS attributes include:Information literate and IT literate
The Employer Perspective
…a set of abilities for employees to recognise when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, organize and use information effectively…
(Cheuk, 2002, p. 2)
The Student Perspective
Over to you….
How important are information literacy skills from your perspective?
How can students be encouraged to identify, develop and articulate this skill?
The University Library.
Are we ready for the age of the mobile?
Collaboration is the key!
Lyn Parker, [email protected] Marris,
[email protected] Nibbs, [email protected]
18/04/23 Learning and Teaching Conference 2011
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