DIGITAL BADGES FOR INFORMATION LITERACY

ANNIE ARMSTRONG & ANNIE PHO

FACULTY CONVOCATION 2013

LEVEL UP: ENGLISH 161

Developing

Searching and Finding

Evaluating

Incorporating

TIMELINE

Fall 2013

build badge system

Winter/Spring 2014

IRB application for usability and pilot

program

Spring 2014

usability testing

Fall 2014 pilot program/research

study

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Can research skills be effectively taught through a badge system? How does game-based learning enhance student learning?

Does student attainment of research skills vary when taught through a badge system vs. a traditional setting?