Name:
Credo Information Literacy Modules
FiscalYear:
2015
Audience:
University Libraries
Submitter:
DeLuca, Allison
Budget Manager:
Lynch, Beth
Project Manager:
Strudwick, Jane A.
Dept. Chair:
Hixson, Carol
Local IT:
N/A
Dean:
Hixson, Carol
Facilities:
N/A
OIT:
Bagdonas, Joseph A.
Year 1:
$ 36,000.00
Year 2:
$ 0.00
Year 3:
$ 0.00
Total:
$ 36,000.00
The FAU Libraries are requesting $36,000 for Credo
Information Literacy Modules. This resource provides a series of online
tutorials covering key concepts in research and information skills such as
searching for information, evaluating information, using citation styles, and
academic integrity. The tutorials
consist of videos, web tutorials, interactive activities, and quizzes.
Credo Information Literacy Modules were developed by librarians
and instructional designers, and use effective pedagogical practices for
instruction. This product includes
learning objectives, instructor guides, and activity ideas that can complement
any instruction. Faculty and instructors can embed links to modules in their
learning management systems (LMS). Faculty
and instructors can receive quiz grades and post them directly into BlackBoard,
since Credo Information Literacy Module is SCORM compliant, and they have the
option to receive their grades in a Microsoft Excel file. Modules are available 24/7, which students
can access through BlackBoard or by authenticating themselves through Off
Campus Connect.
Benefit to Student
Learning
Many students do not use reputable information sources or
cannot evaluate what they use in their assignments. They overestimate their abilities to find
good sources. For assignments, students
frequently copy and paste content without knowing they are committing
plagiarism or understanding why this matters in academic settings. To address this, the Libraries are requesting
funds to purchase Credo Information Literacy Modules. The Libraries will offer this product to
faculty and instructors to help students develop their information literacy
skills. This purchase will benefit FAU
students by building their abilities to ethically use information for academic
and lifelong learning purposes, resulting in improved assignment grades, course
completion, and overall student success.
Information literacy is common to all subjects and
disciplines, and is broadly defined having the ability to use information
effectively and ethically to accomplish a specific purpose. Information literacy involves determining the
extent of information needed, effectively and efficiently accessing information,
critically evaluating information, incorporating information into one’s
knowledge base, and understanding the ethical and social aspects of using
information[1].
Target student population to be served by the project
Credo Information Literacy Modules will mainly serve
undergraduates as well as graduate students who need a refresher in using
information for academic purposes. The modules
are available in face-to-face, hybrid and online learning environments.
[1]
Association of College and Research Libraries (2015). Introduction
to information literacy. Retrieved
from http://www.ala.org/acrl/issues/infolit/intro.
We anticipate integrating the CREDO modules as soon as funds
are available.
FAU Libraries Electronic
Resources
Fiscal Year 1 | Fiscal Year 2 | Fiscal Year 3 | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hardware One-Time | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Hardware Recurring | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Software One-time | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Software Recurring | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Personnel One-time | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Personnel Recurring | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Other One-time | $ 36,000.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 36,000.00 |
Other Recurring | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Totals | $ 36,000.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 36,000.00 |
Filename | Size | Description |
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Credo Quote.pdf | 20,372b |