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Communal and student-centered: Teaching information creation as a process with mobile technologies

Conrad M. Woxland (University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, USA)
Dory Cochran (Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA)
Erin L. Davis (Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA)
Kacy Lundstrom (Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA)

Reference Services Review

ISSN: 0090-7324

Article publication date: 13 February 2017

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to investigate how teaching information creation as a process in a decentralized library classroom impacts student learning and engagement.

Design/methodology/approach

By using mobile technologies (iPads) and a targeted lesson design, the authors explored how these devices can be incorporated into threshold pedagogy. The study took place in a second-year composition course and was taught by librarians during a class session.

Findings

The findings supported by pre- and post-test scores, textual analysis and observations show that iPads did add to the engagement and learning of some students. The discussion includes student responses to the iPads, the decentralized roles of the librarian and instructor, the use of social media as an engagement tool and possible adaptations to the lesson.

Originality/value

This paper provides practical ideas for using iPads in higher education to engage students, particularly in targeting learning outcomes that emphasize on the changing nature and impact of the information creation process.

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Citation

Woxland, C.M., Cochran, D., Davis, E.L. and Lundstrom, K. (2017), "Communal and student-centered: Teaching information creation as a process with mobile technologies", Reference Services Review, Vol. 45 No. 1, pp. 79-99. https://doi.org/10.1108/RSR-03-2016-0023

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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