Utah Library Association 2016 Conference

Bringing Conversations into Your Teaching, Literally: Reflections from a Librarian and a Student Worker on Co-Teaching
11:00am-11:20am
Dory Cochran, Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University
William Rozum, Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University

Incorporating co-teaching into the library classroom is a valuable strategy in improving teaching practices. When revamping library instruction offered to core Psychology classes at USU in Fall 2015, the Psychology Librarian integrated co-teaching into the curriculum after the Reference & Instruction Department hired a student worker who is a Psychology major and passionate about research. Together, the student worker and the Psychology Librarian are revising and teaching lessons to better address higher order research skills. This presentation will describe strategies for revising lessons collaboratively and also lessons learned about the benefits and difficulties of initiating a teaching partnership. Attendees at this session will walk away with examples of information literacy lessons and how they were revised to address specific discipline needs. Attendees will also be able to learn from the presenters about how coteaching has shaped and changed their perspectives on teaching.

Unlock Your Creativity: How to Build and Use eLearning Library Instruction Aids
11:25am-11:50am
Rita Christensen, Brigham Young University
Janae Wahnschaffe, Highland City Public Library

Two BYU First Year Writing Library Instructors will discuss the process they employ to create eLearning tutorials that make library instruction fun and engaging in the classroom. The analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation methods used during the creation and instruction process will be described. Attendees will come away with new ideas on how they can create lean, motivational, and effective online learning aids.