The discussion points and projects under each of these topics are merely aids to get us thinking before the meeting and to get the groups started. If you have discussion points or project ideas you'd like to add to these topics, email them to ncohen@uga.edu.
Do high school and college students have different info literacy needs - especially non-college bound students?
What info literacy skills do we want all students to have by the time they graduate high school?
Comparison of GALILEO resources for high schools, colleges and the public: can we have a single, standardized set of skills that work with all versions of GALILEO?
How do we incorporate 'affective competencies' into our standards
Possible project:
Adapt existing AASL and ACRL competencies to our local resources (i.e. GALILEO)
How can information literacy be taught in a stimulating way?
What techniques do you use to liven up your library instruction?
What can be done to improve info literacy teaching?
Possible Project:
Creation of an online compilation of teaching tips and techniques
How can we get our faculty/administrators to recognize the need for info literacy instruction?
How can we promote GALILEO as a curriculum tool to our faculty?
How can we get information literacy specifically included in the curriculum or School Improvement Plan (SIP) and in teacher-preparation courses?
Possible project:
Suggested strategies for contacting faculty and administrators and the College of Education faculty
What could a joint project incorporating high school, academic and public librarians look like?
A high school 'senior year project' that involves UGA research and joint librarian instruction? Geared toward college bound and non-college bound students?
Are there other target groups besides high school students? For example, info literacy instruction for future teachers and principals currently in a college degree or certificate program?
What are the potential obstacles to a pilot program: administrative/ faculty disinterest; lack of funding, time and resources?
Possible project:
Explore existing collaborative projects - are any applicable to our situation?
Explore grant opportunities
Envision a teaching module for future teachers and principals
