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Digital research notebook: a simple tool for reflective learning

Digital research notebook: a simple tool for reflective learning PurposeThis paper aims to outline the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of a digital research notebook designed to support hybrid and online approaches to information literacy development in one-shot, course-integrated and full course instruction.Design/methodology/approachThe paper describes the authors’ collaborative creation of the research notebook and its evolution from a collection of online modules to a student-centered online learning tool focused on supporting the reflective research and writing process. A small random sampling of notebooks was used for assessment of student learning and the notebook’s effectiveness.FindingsHybrid approaches to library instruction that leverage direct assessment of student work as well as opportunities for students to reflect on their research process facilitate both student learning and increased understanding for library staff of how students experience the research and writing process.Practical implicationsThe development of instructional tools to extend the “one-shot” model can lead to a variety of instructional innovations and open up opportunities to explore and develop new approaches. Including opportunities for students to reflect and provide feedback on their experience of the research and writing process offers important insights often missed by purely quantitative assessment methods.Social implicationsUse of the research notebook opened up more time during face to face instruction time for deeper learning, critical information literacy and discussions of social justice issues related to information production and access.Originality/valueThe paper presents an innovative, adaptable and scalable approach to addressing common challenges faced by information literacy instruction programs. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Reference Services Review Emerald Publishing

Digital research notebook: a simple tool for reflective learning

Glassman, Julia A.; Worsham, Douglas M.
Reference Services Review , Volume 45 (2): 22 – Jun 12, 2017
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Emerald Publishing
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0090-7324
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10.1108/RSR-10-2016-0063
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PurposeThis paper aims to outline the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of a digital research notebook designed to support hybrid and online approaches to information literacy development in one-shot, course-integrated and full course instruction.Design/methodology/approachThe paper describes the authors’ collaborative creation of the research notebook and its evolution from a collection of online modules to a student-centered online learning tool focused on supporting the reflective research and writing process. A small random sampling of notebooks was used for assessment of student learning and the notebook’s effectiveness.FindingsHybrid approaches to library instruction that leverage direct assessment of student work as well as opportunities for students to reflect on their research process facilitate both student learning and increased understanding for library staff of how students experience the research and writing process.Practical implicationsThe development of instructional tools to extend the “one-shot” model can lead to a variety of instructional innovations and open up opportunities to explore and develop new approaches. Including opportunities for students to reflect and provide feedback on their experience of the research and writing process offers important insights often missed by purely quantitative assessment methods.Social implicationsUse of the research notebook opened up more time during face to face instruction time for deeper learning, critical information literacy and discussions of social justice issues related to information production and access.Originality/valueThe paper presents an innovative, adaptable and scalable approach to addressing common challenges faced by information literacy instruction programs.

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Reference Services Review – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jun 12, 2017

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  • Does the method of instruction matter? An experimental examination of information literacy instruction in the online, blended, and face-to-face classrooms