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On-going faculty development is vital to the success of the Information Literacy Project@PhilaU. Facility and confidence in the use of available resources and electronic tools for teaching is necessary to help foster information literacy in our students. The staff of Gutman Library promotes a "train the trainer" approach.
Assignment design is another integral aspect of the IL initiative. In their roles as information consultants to the various schools, the Gutman librarians regularly offer assistance to faculty with assignment design. John Eliason, Director of Writing Across the Curriculum, is also deeply involved with helping faculty design clear, effective assignments. Finally, the staff of the Learning and Advising Center, as teaching and learning specialists, can provide expert help with assignment design.
Our full-time Instructional Technologist helps faculty determine which technological tools are appropriate enhancements to the teaching and learning occurring in their particular courses. The Instructional Technologist trains faculty in the most efficient and effective use of these tools. Through this assistance, faculty are able to more fully reach the stated learning goals and outcomes of the course.
To schedule a session, please contact the designated
person.
Small groups are encouraged, although sessions for individuals will also be
conducted.
Customized sessions not listed here can also be devised.
| Dolores Pfeuffer-Sherer - Interim Director, Writing Program | SchererD@Philau.edu | |
| Mark Clauburg - Instructional Design Specialist | x6332 | |
| Stan Gorski - Liaison to Science & Health | GorskiS@PhilaU.edu | x2581 |
| Michael Krasulski - Liaison to Architecture and Design & Media | KrasulskiM@PhilaU.edu | x2580 |
| Barbara Lowry - Liaison to Business and Engineering & Textiles | LowryB@PhilaU.edu | x2842 |
| Jordana Shane - Liaison to Liberal Arts & Continuing Studies | ShaneJ@PhilaU.edu | x2629 |
| Nancy Sorkin - Instructor & Lead Writing Tutor | SorkinN@PhilaU.edu | x2844 |
Introduction to Library Resources and Services -
Jordana Shane
 | Navigating the Library Website / Library Services and Policies |
| Online Databases Overview |
| E-Journals & E-Books |
| What's New @Gutman |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Teaching and Technology
Educational Technologies Training Sessions
- Mark Clauburg
Please see the ITS
Website for additional information
| BlackBoard CourseInfo - Beginner, Advanced, Special Topics |
| E-Res |
| Departmental Workshops |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Information Literacy - Jordana
Shane
| What is Information Literacy? |
| The Seven Faces of Information Literacy in Higher Education |
| Information Literacy: Beyond the University and Into the Workplace |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Aspects of Assignment Design - Nancy Sorkin or Jordana Shane
| Fundamentals of Good Assignment Design |
| Resource-Based Learning |
| Integrating Information Literacy into Your Assignment |
| Assessment: Selecting the Appropriate Measures and Instruments |
| Writing Across the Curriculum |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Information Resources Training Sessions
Architecture - Michael Krasulski
| Architecture, Architectural History and Art History Resources
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| Thesis Preparation | ||||||
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Business - Barbara Lowry, Stan Gorski, Jordana Shane
| General Business Resources @Gutman |
| Company & Industry Research |
| Fashion Apparel Management Research |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Design - Michael Krasulski
| Interior, Industrial, Digital and Graphic Design Resources
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| Thesis Preparation | ||||||
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Fashion - Stan Gorski
| Fashion Design and Designer Resources |
| Apparel Industry Research |
| Costume History |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Science, Health Sciences & Psychology - Stan Gorski
| Medical, Nursing and Midwifery Resources |
| Full-Text Medical and Science Journals Online |
| Psychological Resources for Research |
| Research Design |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences - Jordana Shane
| Online Databases & E-Journals for General Studies |
| Online Searching Tips / Using Advanced Features of Online Resources |
| Internet for Research & The Deep Web |
| Assignment Design for College Studies |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
Textiles: Engineering and Design - Barbara Lowry, Stan Gorski
| Apparel Industry Research |
| Textiles and Materials Science Resources |
| Textile History Resources & Special Collections Materials |
| Other, per Faculty Consultation |
In addition to the offerings listed here, Academic
Affairs and the TLTR provide faculty development programs throughout the year,
many of which have a direct relation to various aspects of information
literacy.
Please email Jordana Shane with any
suggestions for faculty development programming you do not see listed here.