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Active Learning for Library Instruction

This guide provides (1) resources for designing effective active learning lesson plans for information literacy instruction; (2) an overview of Online Learning Tools for creating active learning exercises; and (3) also lesson plans for IL outcomes.

Brainstorming Keywords

Here are some activities you can engage students in to brainstorm keywords for their research topics.

Mind Mapping: develop keywords using this interactive online learning tool
Topic Swap

Database Differentiation

Database Differentiation Lesson Plan
An adaptable lesson plan comparing search tools students may find helpful for doing research on a topic of interest.

Citation Chaining

Citation chaining is a helpful tool to demonstrate "research is a conversation" to learners.

Scholarly Party Worksheet

Analyzing Primary Sources

Primary Source Analysis: Worksheet that guides students through critically analyzing primary sources.