Active Learning Techniques for Librarians
Active Learning Techniques for Librarians

Author: Andrew Walsh

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2010-09-01

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1780630409

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A practical work outlining the theory and practice of using active learning techniques in library settings. It explains the theory of active learning and argues for its importance in our teaching and is illustrated using a large number of examples of techniques that can be easily transferred and used in teaching library and information skills to a range of learners within all library sectors. These practical examples recognise that for most of us involved in teaching library and information skills the one off session is the norm, so we need techniques that allow us to quickly grab and hold our learners' attention. The examples are equally useful to those new to teaching, who wish to bring active learning into their sessions for the first time, as to those more experienced who want to refresh their teaching with some new ideas and to carry on their development as librarian teachers. - Outlines the argument for more active learning techniques in our sessions - Explains the theory of active learning - Includes examples that can be used in teaching

Active Learning
Active Learning

Author: Melvin L. Silberman

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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[For] middle school, high school, college, or adult classroom ... [Publisher's note]

40 Active Learning Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom, Grades K–5
40 Active Learning Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom, Grades K–5

Author: Linda Schwartz Green

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2011-01-24

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 145226936X

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"An excellent tool to help teachers help students, this book would be particularly useful within a professional learning community or in a mentoring setting." —Jim Hoogheem, Retired Principal Fernbrook Elementary School, Maple Grove, MN "This book got me excited to teach in an inclusive setting! The tips and directions will work with every child and will ensure that ALL students can learn in the same environment." —Rachel Aherns, Instructional Strategist I Westridge Elementary School, West Des Moines, IA Engage all learners with research-based strategies from acclaimed educators Research indicates that students of all ages and demographics benefit from active learning strategies. The challenge is translating what we know into what we do. Award-winning educators Linda Schwartz Green and Diane Casale-Giannola build that bridge with more than 40 easy-to-implement strategies for today′s inclusive classroom. This practical guide includes: Field-tested practices that are easily adaptable to various grade levels and subjects Vignettes that demonstrate how to apply today′s brain-compatible strategies in the classroom Tools for differentiating instruction to serve ALL students, including high-ability students, those with ADHD or learning disabilities, and English learners Grounded in foundational research and educational literature, these strategies include directions for use, sample applications across content areas, and how-to′s for groups and individuals. Teachers and administrators will find this comprehensive guidebook an indispensable at-your- fingertips resource for enhancing student engagement, furthering professional development, and increasing positive learning outcomes.

Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers
Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers

Author: Laura Saunders

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 9781946011091

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"This open access textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to instruction in all types of library and information settings. Designed for students in library instruction courses, the text is also a resource for new and experienced professionals seeking best practices and selected resources to support their instructional practice. Organized around the backward design approach and written by LIS faculty members with expertise in teaching and learning, this book offers clear guidance on writing learning outcomes, designing assessments, and choosing and implementing instructional strategies, framed by clear and accessible explanations of learning theories. The text takes a critical approach to pedagogy and emphasizes inclusive and accessible instruction. Using a theory into practice approach that will move students from learning to praxis, each chapter includes practical examples, activities, and templates to aid readers in developing their own practice and materials."--Publisher's description.

Active Learning Strategies in Higher Education
Active Learning Strategies in Higher Education

Author: Anastasia Misseyanni

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2018-04-06

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 1787144887

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This book focuses on selected best practices for effective active learning in Higher Education. Contributors present the epistemology of active learning along with specific case studies from different disciplines and countries. Discussing issues around ICTs, collaborative learning, experiential learning and other active learning strategies.

Practical Pedagogy for Library Instructors
Practical Pedagogy for Library Instructors

Author: Douglas Cook

Publisher: Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0838984584

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Presents case-studies that cover the broad spectrum of education from behavioral to cognitive to constructivist. This casebook is suitable for librarians who have had little formal training in education.

Creative Strategies for Library Instruction in the Arts, Literature, and Music
Creative Strategies for Library Instruction in the Arts, Literature, and Music

Author: Marilyn P. Whitmore

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13:

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Active learning benefits everyone in all levels and types of libraries. Students, the general public, interns, and new reference staff need to find information and conduct research. One way to help them understand research strategies is to provide a structured opportunity to 'experience' information seeking. Llibrarians want learners to retain and apply what is taught. Finding material and writing research papers is a way of life in the schools, colleges and universities which most students attend. Students will continue to use the skills and techniques learned from library instruction throughout their lifetimes. This book includes seven lesson plans covering various topics in "The Arts," seven lesson plans in literature and communications, and six lesson plans in music. Each of the contributing authors is a specialist in his area of expertise and is sharing that knowledge with colleagues. It is an excellent resource for librarians planning sessions to undergraduate students in those disciplines. The format used is one in which each chapter is a lesson plan that includes active learning exercises. Library instruction librarians are able to save a great deal of time with the design of this unique book because the exercises can be easily customized to fit the needs of individual libraries.

Practical Library Instruction
Practical Library Instruction

Author: Jo Angela Oehrli

Publisher:

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780838936429

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"This book offers classroom management tips with easy-to-implement suggestions that focus on the learner"--

Designs for Active Learning
Designs for Active Learning

Author: Gail Gradowski

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13:

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This practical book for instruction librarians provides 54 active learning exercises useful for planning library instruction ranging from one or more classroom instruction sessions to full-semester library credit courses. Coverage includes exercises onbasic library skills, online searching, resource evaluation, and discipline-oriented library instruction, all provided by practitioners in college and university libraries. Each exercise includes an introductory description, level of activity (e.g., basic, intermediate, advanced), time required, size of class, preparation needed, class instructions, and discussion, with appropriate handouts. A 3.5" disk (using Microsoft Word 6.0) accompanying the book contains the handouts, forms and teaching aids illustrated in the book, so that the exercises are readily adapted for local use. The book includes an introductory essay on active learning in library instruction and a list of selected readings. The style is clear and easy to follow, providing instruction librarians with usable examples of how to incorporate active learning techniques to improve library instruction.

Human-in-the-Loop Machine Learning
Human-in-the-Loop Machine Learning

Author: Robert Munro

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-07-20

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 1617296740

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Machine learning applications perform better with human feedback. Keeping the right people in the loop improves the accuracy of models, reduces errors in data, lowers costs, and helps you ship models faster. Human-in-the-loop machine learning lays out methods for humans and machines to work together effectively. You'll find best practices on selecting sample data for human feedback, quality control for human annotations, and designing annotation interfaces. You'll learn to dreate training data for labeling, object detection, and semantic segmentation, sequence labeling, and more. The book starts with the basics and progresses to advanced techniques like transfer learning and self-supervision within annotation workflows.