1. Presenters:
Nancy Calder, MT (ASCP), MAEd
Loraine Frey, PT, DPT
Jon S. Cooper, MS, Paramedic
Howard Community College
Presentation Title:
A Global Initiative: Collaboration
with the Library in Engaging Students
through Web-Based Research
AFAACT „ 14 Conference,
Prince George‟s Community College
Session: 6.4
Friday, January 10, 2014 at 11:40am
Contact Information:
ncalder@howardcc.edu
lfrey@howardcc.edu
jcooper@howardcc.edu
GLOBAL
INITIATIVE

2. Global Initiative
Collaboration
with the Library
in Engaging Students
through
Web-Based Research

3. Introductions:
Nancy Calder, MT (ASCP), MAEd
Program Director and Faculty
Medical Laboratory Technician Program

Loraine Frey, PT, DPT
Faculty and Clinical Coordinator/ACCE
Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Jon S. Cooper, MS, Paramedic
Assistant Professor
Emergency Medical Services Programs


4. What
can I do
to be a
better
Teacher
???

5. Are my students engaged?

6. Are my students able to be
part of a team
to accomplish a
common goal?

7. Building community through
Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/MountAiry
CenterForHealthcareEducation

8. How can I ensure that
my students possess
skills associated with
information literacy

9. How can I
get my
students to
read
literature
relevant
to the
course???

10. How do I encourage
students to participate in
Global
Research
???

11. How do I ensure that
my students possess
Computer Literacy ?

12. How do I get a student to
“stand up” and present
information to a group???

14. We can do it –
with a little help
Ask
a
Librarian

15. Let’s use the web….

16. HCC Uses “CANVAS”
to
Post Student Tools
http://howardcc.libguides.com/mlts201

17. Information Literacy – Laboratory Topic Investigation – Global Issues
Howard Community College Medical Laboratory Technician Program
Members of the Investigation Team: ____________________________ ____________________________
____________________________ ____________________________
____________________________ ____________________________
Recorder:
____________________________
Presenter:
____________________________
Topic:
____________________________________________ Date of Investigation: _____________
Objective:
Demonstrate informational literacy skills and perform / present basic research – with emphasis on the use of
computer technology.
Process:
Maximum of 3 points will be awarded to each member of the investigation team upon completion of this
project. One point will be deducted for each incidence of inaccurate / missing information. One person on
the team is the recorder who is responsible for accurately completing this form with assistance from the rest
of the team. One person on the team is the presenter. The presenter is responsible to give a presentation
(with assistance from the team) of the team’s findings to the rest of the class.
List 5 key words used in the internet search:
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
Cite 3 reliable, valid, accurate sources:
1. ____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Summarize the investigation in at least 3 sentences:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

18. Evidenced Based Practice in
Medicine

19. What‟s it all about?

20. Hierarchy of Evidence

21. Appling Evidence into Clinical
Practice Assignment
Student Name:
Title of Article:
Author/s:
Database used:
Level of Evidence:
Why did you choose this
topic?
How was this information
useful in your clinical
experience?
Date:

22. Where can I find answers?

23. A single source for resources in
and out of the classroom
http://howardcc.libguides.com/conte
nt.php?pid=517641&sid=4275747

24. Using Research to Promote
Critical Thinking

25. The Debate Assignment
http://blog.readytomanage.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/critical-thinking-cartoon.jpg

26. Team Responsibilities:
Chairperson - responsible for an opening statement to
begin the debate
Secretary – responsible for taking notes of the debate so
we can post the details of our discussion
Judge - will use a provided rubric to evaluate the opposing
group's preparedness and performance
Debate Members - will be responsible for answering the
questions posed by the opposition, may collaborate with
team members during debate

27. Rules of the Game:
1. Become an expert on your topic.
2. Your job as a group is to come up with 5 questions that will
challenge your opponent and stimulate an interesting and
lively conversation.
3. Questions must be handed in to your instructor for review
prior to the debate.
4. Groups will be randomly assigned via Canvas.

28. Outcome Assessment