Title

Blending, Mixing, and Processing: Strategies Used to Engage Students in the Classroom

Authors

Mark Aaron Polger, College of Staten Island
Karen Okamoto, College of Staten Island

Document Type

Cocktails: Engaging Students with Active Learning

Publication Date

12-2014

Abstract

Two of the biggest challenges in the provision of library instruction are memory retention and student engagement. How can students retain all of the information they receive in a “one shot” library instruction class and how do librarians engage them in a memorable way?

A Library instruction class provides a unique opportunity to not only educate students (and even teaching faculty) but promote valuable services and resources. Librarians must be creative and must use a variety of teaching strategies that will help promote critical thinking, memory retention, and student engagement. Our presentation will provide numerous teaching examples from our library instruction classes.

Recommended Citation

Polger, Mark Aaron and Okamoto, Karen, "Blending, Mixing, and Processing: Strategies Used to Engage Students in the Classroom" (2014). LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012. 13.
https://commons.emich.edu/loexconf2012/13