introducing….. the cephalonian method ustlg, aston university, march 9 th 2004 nigel morgan...
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Introducing…..The Cephalonian MethodUSTLG, Aston University, March 9th 2004
Nigel Morgan Information Services, Cardiff University
Why bother revamping our induction?
• Traditional methods needed revitalising• To get information across more
effectively – Need to grab students attention
• To inspire ourselves!– inject some spontaneity
• Information Literacy policy
What qualities did we want our induction to have?
• An interactive format– illusion of being “student driven”
• Interesting, lively, informative, entertaining - attention grabbing!
• Enjoyable to deliver • Careful use of humour• A sense of theatricality and unpredictability
Structure of session
Basic introductory information
Finding reading list items
Services and facilities
Miscellaneous
My Mum’s e-mailed me a photo of Miguel, my pet iguana. Where can I print it out?
2 PC rooms (24 hour access)• Microsoft applications• Subject databases• Internet & e-mail access
• Network printing accounts • Laser printing (b&w) - 6p per A4 sheet
What if I don’t renew or bring the stuff back on time?
2 week loan - 20p / day
1 week loan - £1 / day
One day items - £1 / day
What really irritates us?
Eating & drinking
Excessive noise
Personal stereos
Loud talkers
Theft
Mobile phones !
Mobile phones !!
Mobile phones !!!
What are the advantages of the Cephalonian method?
• A good icebreaker• Works well with large groups• Encourages interaction and
discussion within small groups • Allows the presenter to be creative!
– no two sessions are ever the same • Achieved our objectives
Feedback & Evaluation
Student Comments:
“Really good idea, made it more fun to watch presentation”
“Very well presented..loved it….Bravo!”
“It was immense!!”
“It was a bit weird”
“More about Miguel please…I feel I know that iguana”
“Did you think that this session provided an effective introduction to
the library?”
Yes 97% No 0%
Don’t Know 3%
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“Do you think it will be beneficial to attend the next info skills session?”
Yes 79%No 3%Don’t Know 13%No Response 5%
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