Talitha Matlin|Tricia Lantzy
Maintaining Quality While Expanding Our Reach: Using Online Information Literacy Tutorials in the Sciences and Health Sciences
California State University, San Marcos|California State University, San Marcos
abstractx0d x0d objective article aims assess student achievement higherorder information literacy learning outcomes online tutorials compared inperson instruction science health science coursesx0d x0d methods information literacy instruction via online tutorials inperson oneshot session implemented multiple sections biology n100 kinesiology course n54 instruction students instructional environments completed identical library assignment measure achievement higherorder learning outcomes anonymous student survey measure student experience instruction x0d x0d results data collected library assignments revealed statistically significant differences two instructional groups total assignment scores scores specific questions related higherorder learning outcomes student survey results indicated student experience comparable instruction groups terms clarity instruction student confidence completing course assignment library instruction comfort asking librarian help instructionx0d x0d conclusions study demonstrates possible replace oneshot information literacy instruction sessions asynchronous online tutorials significant reduction student learning undergraduate science health science courses replacing inperson instruction online tutorials allow librarians university reach greater number students maintain contact certain courses transitioning completely online environments creation online tutorials initially timeintensive time implementing online instruction could free librarian time allow strategic integration information literacy instruction courses additional time savings could realized incorporating autograding online tutorials