Proposal Summary:

1. Create instructional modules for each of the 10 competencies
Each module will contain the following:

• Macromedia Director classroom presentation
• In-class hands-on exercises
• WWW follow-up and workbook, created in both HTML and Shockwave versions. (These can be used in conjunction with in-class assignments or as stand-alone, self-paced instructional modules)

2. Develop and teach a 3 unit Information Competence course

3. Identify discipline-specific information competencies in Agriculture, Architecture, Business, Engineering, and the Sciences

4. Mast the entire project on a CD to make it available

Information Competency Implementation Through Interactive Instructional Materials : A Systemwide Collaboration

Area:

Information Competency; Collaborative Learning and Teaching

Abstract:

The Libraries at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Pomona, CSU Monterey Bay, CSU Fullerton and CSU Los Angeles will collaborate on the development of Interactive Information Competency modules for applications in library credit courses and other courses within the curriculum. This proposal builds on the principles detailed at the CSU Systemwide Information Competency Workshop (Long Beach, December 1995).

The project will develop: classroom multimedia presentations, collaborative in-class exercises, and self-paced WWW instructional modules and electronic workbook component. Discipline-specific information competencies will be identified and integrated into the modules. The modules will be used in a newly created, 3-unit Information Competency course at San Luis Obispo. This course will be designed with instructional modules that can either be integrated into classes or stand-alone as interfaces accessed in the library or remotely.

Anticipated outcomes from this project include the creation of a central clearinghouse for information competency by identifying non-WWW-based efforts for conversion into HTML and existing WWW Information Competency sites within the CSU for system-wide sharing of ideas

Evaluation of the project will include pre- and post-testing to determine student progress and learning outcomes. Evaluation methodologies will also be developed to assess the effectiveness of the developed instructional modules and components.

Campus Submitting Proposal:

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Total Funds Requested:

$67,121

Project Director:

Paul T. Adalian, Jr.,
Head, Reference Department
Robert E. Kennedy Library
California Polytechnic State Univ.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
(805) 756-5767
padalian@library.calpoly.edu

Collaborative Partners:

INTRODUCTION

The Libraries at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Pomona, CSU Monterey Bay, CSU Fullerton and CSU Los Angeles will collaborate on the development of Interactive Information Competency modules for application in library credit courses and courses within the curriculum. Building on the principles detailed at the CSU Systemwide Information Competency Workshop (Long Beach, December 1995), the proposal is an 3-pronged approach to teaching information competency within the CSU. This project will provide leadership and assistance to teaching faculty involved with integrating information competency into the curriculum.

Classroom multimedia presentations, collaborative in-class exercises, and self-paced WWW instructional modules with an electronic workbook component will be developed. Discipline-specific information competencies will be identified and integrated into the modules. These stand-alone instructional modules will be used in a newly created 3-unit Information Competency course at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and integrated into several pilot projects within the curriculum including distance learning courses. The modules will be accessible both within the library and through remote access. A systemwide World Wide Web-based clearinghouse for centralized sharing of information competency ideas and materials will also be developed. 

This project will have multi-campus impact and benefit while utilizing existing information technologies in the creation of instructional modules. It will enhance academic programs and teaching through the use of library resources, computing, instructional technology, media and telecommunications resources already in place on participating campuses. This project addresses the collaborative learning and teaching, instructional technology development and information competence initiatives within ITSI.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is committed to the institutionalization of the concepts of information competency throughout the curriculum. Instructional modules will be developed to support the eleven Core Competencies cited in the Work Group on Information Competence Report (p.6). Modules will be developed to accommodate a variety of learning styles. These competencies include:

GOAL

The goal of this multi-campus project is to develop interactive instructional materials that will facilitate the teaching and learning of information competency on five campuses, and provide transferable outcomes for systemwide applications.

OBJECTIVES

DELIVERABLES

1. Information Competency course: Development of a 3-unit course by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The course components include:

2. Integrate course and instructional components into specific classes, pilot projects and stand alone library interfaces

 

3. Information Competence Clearinghouse

Using existing hardware, identify both non-WWW-based efforts for conversion into HTML and existing WWW Information Competency sites within the CSU for systemwide sharing of ideas. Provide a WWW site for all materials developed for information competency. WWW sites can be pointed to or placed on the existing server.

 

4. Create discipline-specific Information Competencies

Identify the information competency requirements of specific disciplines (Agriculture, Architecture, Engineering, Business, Science and Mathematics) in collaboration with Cal Poly Pomona and CSU Fullerton.

EVALUATION

Evaluation of the project is designed to assess the learning outcomes and effectiveness of course components and related instructional materials. A variety of assessment tools will be employed by each campus library participant including:

RESPONSIBILITIES OF COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo will administer project and initiate steps toward project completion. Cal Poly will take the lead in development of course materials and course deliverables.

Cal Poly will also provide:

• Multimedia expertise in Macromedia Director and all the hardware and software required to develop and create quality classroom presentations in run-time versions;
• WWW expertise and all the hardware and software required to develop and create self-paced workbook;
• Server space that leverages existing library equipment;
• Experience gained from information competency pilot projects already under development which includes: a pilot project in Recreation Management to integrate I information competency into the entire curriculum from the freshmen level to a senior capstone experience through the Senior Project; Library 302 Business Information Sources class being co-taught by the library faculty and the staff of the College of Business, Computer Lab; Library class on Landscape Architecture being taught by the library for the College of Architecture.

Cal Poly Pomona and CSU Fullerton will collaborate on the identification of discipline-specific information competencies noted above where both campuses share similar disciplines.

Cal Poly Pomona and CSU Fullerton will also review and provide input to initial instructional outcomes and program outlines, review first drafts of completed modules, pilot completed project at Pomona, and participate in the evaluation and assessment of project.

CSU Monterey Bay and CSU Los Angeles will review and provide input to initial instructional outcomes and program outlines, review first drafts of completed modules, pilot completed project at their institutions and participate in the evaluation and assessment of project.

TIMELINES

• Winter 1997 Complete course development
• Spring 1997 Begin testing course to students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
• June 1997 Instructional modules completed
• Fall 1997 All components of project finalized