Tools for Instruction

1. Restrictions and new opportunities for videos to use in classes

2. Change from RefWorks to Zotero citation management system

• RefWorks subscription ends Jan 1
• Library will assist in transferring data from RefWorks to Zotero
• Watch for workshops and library guides

3. PowerNotes

• Digital notetaking tool
• Asks you to organize thoughts by topics
• Very fluid, you can easily change, modify or add topics. 
• Creates outline that can be shared
• Built-in tool that steers students to library sources if they use Google
• Provides link to original source
• Shows citation, in selected style

4. Student Research Learning Objectives (SRLO) rubric and pilot study

• Based on AAC&U Value Rubrics
• Provides common language for expectations of student research
• Facilitates instructor collaboration with 
• Meant to be used for all subject areas and levels
• Provides evaluation data for:
  • Class (identify gaps in lessons)
  • Curriculum (identify gaps in curriculum)
  • Overall student progress (data can be used in HLC evaluations)
• Pilot study requirements:
  • At least one library session and accompanying library assignment
  • Scoring (using the SRLO rubric) of 30% of randomly selected research assignments
    • Instructor will score their own student assignments
    • At least 2 people from the Student Research Committee will score the assignments
  • Completing an evaluation survey at the end of the semester
• Please contact Barb Anderson if interested in participating in either Fall or Spring semesters