College & Research Libraries· 2012Q1
Why One-shot Information Literacy Sessions Are Not the Future of Instruction: A Case for Online Credit Courses
- 111citations
- Q1SCImago
- 2012year
Short summary
Students in a comprehensive online information literacy course showed significantly greater improvement in test scores compared to those receiving traditional one-shot library sessions.
AI-generated from the title and abstract; the full text is not read.
Key points
- Online information literacy courses lead to greater student score improvement than one-shot sessions.
- Analysis of pre- and post-test scores compared different instructional methods.
- Freshman students benefit from more comprehensive information literacy instruction.
- Online delivery is an effective method for information literacy instruction.
AI-generated from the title and abstract; the full text is not read.
Abstract
This paper reports on a research project that examined the test scores of students who took part in an online information literacy course. Researchers analyzed the pre- and post-test scores of students who received different types of instruction including a traditional one-shot library session and an online course. Results show that students who participated in the online course demonstrated significant improvement in their test scores compared to the other students. This study shows freshman students’ needs for more comprehensive information literacy instruction. It also shows that information literacy instruction can be effective when delivered online.
The authors' abstract, as published at the source. College & Research Libraries, 2012 · DOI ↗
Continue with a free account
Ask the paper: 3 free questions a day about this paper; save it, get its citation, new summaries every day for your field. Takeaways are Premium.
Continue free on the webSign in with Google or Apple; no card needed. You come back to this paper.
On your phone:
Field: Library and Information Sciences
Library and Information SciencesSocial Sciences