#6 Using Padlet to Enhance Active Learning and Engagement in Large Group

Library Instruction SessionsTania Wisotzke

Using Padlet to Enhance Active Learning and Engagement in Large Group

Library Instruction Sessions

Tania Wisotzke, MLSInstruction/Reference Librarian

University of Western States

PNC/MLA 2016

The Problem:

Making a literature search skills instruction session interactive and fun for 60+ health science students stuck in a lecture hall.

The Solution:

Using the free collaboration tool Padlet to allow students to share their search activity results in real time with the whole class.

https://padlet.com

Haha!

Why I Padlet

intuitive

visually appealing

endless ways to use

works across devices

informal assessment

fun

Try it out!

https://padlet.com/librariesrock/PNCMLA

Questions?

twisotzke@uws.edu