Flipping one-shot library instruction: using Canvas and Pecha Kucha for peer teaching

J Med Libr Assoc. 2016 Apr;104(2):125-30. doi: 10.3163/1536-5050.104.2.006.

Abstract

Objective: This study sought to determine whether a flipped classroom that facilitated peer learning would improve undergraduate health sciences students' abilities to find, evaluate, and use appropriate evidence for research assignments.

Methods: Students completed online modules in a learning management system, with librarians facilitating subsequent student-directed, in-person sessions. Mixed methods assessment was used to evaluate program outcomes.

Results: Students learned information literacy concepts but did not consistently apply them in research assignments. Faculty interviews revealed strengthened partnerships between librarians and teaching faculty.

Conclusion: This pedagogy shows promise for implementing and evaluating a successful flipped information literacy program.

Keywords: Distance/Methods; Education; Educational Technology; Evidence-Based Practice/Education; Group Processes; Humans; Information Literacy; Learning; Libraries; Medical/Education; Program Development; Teaching/Methods.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Computer-Assisted Instruction
  • Curriculum
  • Education, Medical, Undergraduate / methods*
  • Educational Measurement
  • Humans
  • Information Literacy*
  • Information Storage and Retrieval / methods*
  • Peer Group
  • Problem-Based Learning / methods*
  • Students, Medical