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Title Library support for large class teaching through Enquiry BasedLearning (EBL)

Author(s) Flanagan, Evelyn; Kendlin, Valerie

PublicationDate 2009-03-05

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1. Starting point500 students study English in 1st yearLow levels of student engagementEnquiry Based Learning introduced 2008- 2009Information skills embedded successfully

2. ProblemNo communication between Student & Library

Academic Academic

Student Library

3. ChallengesDelivery of simultaneous sessionsClassrooms not suitable venue No PCs or projectorsPoor Wi-Fi connection

4. SolutionsStaffing and TrainingStaff involved from across LibraryLibrarians - deliverySupport staff - logistics

PlanningConfirming Wi-Fi connectivityMoving classroomsPowerPoint backup

Physical/virtual support - 500 studentsLibrary tutorials on BlackboardModule specific library WebPagesLibrary information desk helpReinforcement lecture Semester 2Library clinic in Semester 2

5. Outcomes & Opportunities

Increased use of library resourcesIncreased use of group study roomsHigh levels of student satisfactionOngoing engagement with School

Academic

Student

Library

Library staff engaged in EBL training

Library Support for Large Class Teaching through Enquiry Based Learning (EBL)

Evelyn Flanagan and Valerie Kendlin, UCD Library