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Innovative InductionIntroducing the Cephalonian Method

CoFHE / UC&R Conference, Durham

April 6th & 7th 2004

Nigel Morgan


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Please fill in yourLibrary Induction Quiz sheet

Thanks!


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Outline of session

Self-assessed reflection quiz

Presentation and demonstration ofthe Cephalonian Method

Questions Group discussion & feedback


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Library Induction Quiz -

InductometerScores:

7-9 Induction Dinosaur

- come out of your cave, the ice age is over!!10-15 Induction Hamster

- maybe its time to jump off that wheel?

16-23 Induction Grafter- good work, but room for improvement?

24-28 Induction Dynamo- would you like to lead this session please?


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Induction:

An initial experience, an exposure that

introduces one to something previouslymysterious or unknown

(Websters International Dictionary)


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Introducingthe Cephalonian Method


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Its an accepted fact that library

induction is boring.So why botherrevamping our sessions?

Traditional methods needed revitalising Get information across more effectively

To inspire ourselves!

- inject some spontaneity

Information Literacy policy


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What qualities did we want our

new-style induction to have? An interactive format

illusion of being student driven Interesting, informative, lively, entertaining

- attention grabbing!

Enjoyable to deliver Careful use of humour

A sense of theatricalityand unpredictability


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Where did we get our inspiration? AndWHY are you reading out questions from

those coloured cards?


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The Cephalonian Methodexplained

Basic introductory informationFinding reading list items

Services and facilitiesMiscellaneous


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My Mums e-mailed me a photo

of Miguel, my pet iguana.

Where can I print him out?

2PC rooms (24 hour access)

Microsoft applications

Subject databases

Internet & e-mail access

Network printing accounts

Laser printing (b&w) - 6p per A4 sheet


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What if I dont renew or bring

the stuff back on time?

2 week loan - 20p / day1 week loan - 1 / day

One day items - 1 / day


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Whats in the TLRC apart from

the books?

Bones

Anatomical and Molecular ModelsCD-ROMs & Videos

Teaching Notes

Group study facilities

Bookable study rooms


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What really irritates us?

Eating & drinking

Excessive noise

Personal stereosLoud talkers

Theft

Mobile phones !

Mobile phones !!

Mobile phones!!!


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What are the advantages of

using the Cephalonian Method? A good icebreaker

Works well with large groups Encourages interaction / discussion

within small groups

Adaptable for different audiences Allows the presenter to be creative!

no two sessions are ever the same

Achieved our objectives


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What are the potential pitfalls?

Problematic if too few attend

Unpredictability for presenter Lacks spatial orientation value

General shyness You cant audition students!

Audibility


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So, how did the students reactto the Cephalonian Method?

Really good idea, made it more fun towatch presentation

Very well presented..loved it.Bravo!

It was immense!!

It was a bit weirdMore about Miguel pleaseI feel I know

that iguana


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How did you rate the sessionoverall?

7 - 24% 8 38%

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Do you think it will be beneficial toattend the next info skills session?

Yes 79%No 3%Dont Know 13%

No Response 5%

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How and why did we incorporatemusic and what did we choose?

Positive effect on mood / atmosphere

An aid to learning? relaxed alertness

Mozart effect

We used: Corazon Espinado- Santana Latin American classical guitar

YOU CANT PLEASE EVERYONE!


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Student hot picks

Weve Got to Get Out of This PlaceThe Animals

I Want to Break Free Queen

Its a Mystery Toyah Wilcox

Thrash metal

The national anthem Anything is good to stop lectures being

boring!

More music would be fun"


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Nigel Morgan


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Group 1

Student demands and expectations havechanged drastically over the years.

What are the 3 most important thingswhich todays students need to get out

of an initial induction session?


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Group 2Consider what is good / bad about your

own induction practicesCan you suggest 3 practical ways in which

they can be improved?


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Group 3

In a statement of less than 30 words

what constitutes good library inductionand what skills and qualities does the

librarian need to pull it off?


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Group 4

Can you suggest 3 practical ways

in which the Cephalonian Method of induction

can be improved?

Would you use the method yourselves?


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How can the Cephalonian Method be

developed in the future?

Incorporate virtual tour

VLE quiz Better graphics

Sound effects

Audience Participation Technology (APT)

Ask the Audience features


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