That's exactly what I've done, although I'm only doing one class for my lesson plan. Peachy!

Managed to get out of work early tomorrow so I'll be there just after 12.

See you soon!

Eilidh

Yeah, I started to use references then realised I was probably doing stuff that would already be being mentioned. I have got CILIP referenced then just another small reference but looking at previous exaples of lesson plans it probably isn't too nessecary. We can match ours up tomorrow so they are more similar.

My format so far has been to explain the stage theoretically a little before describing the intentions of the test in the first half before using the second half to outline a lesson plan and show some test questions.

One thing to clarify, my lesson plan would be probably spread across one or two class sessions- did we decide how many classes it would run for or is it one class per age group. Or will it be a weekly class and our lesson plans are just examples to develop?

The main sources I've used are CILIP's 'Information Literacy: a crucial role for schools' and the stikipad thing. I thought we were putting all references in the background section. I'll show you what I've got tomorrow, and we can work it out then.

Eilidh

Eilidh,

If you are using references in the body of the essay then you will need to add them to a bibliography. If not, it might be an idea to to keep a note of the main sources you have used in constructing the lesson plan...

Also, it will make it easier tomorrow if there is bibliography with everyone's portion of the assignment, so it can be cut and pasted onto an 'final' bibliography.

Ali

I'll get in touch when I'm finished my meeting tomorrow.

Also, (just because I'm feeling a bit blog-happy today), I haven't included any references in mine, I thought we were going to have only practical stuff in here?

Eilidh

Sean - I'm doing a wee introduction to each phase, about 100 words a pop. Then my lesson plan, then two example test questions. I'll bring it tomorrow and we can match them up then. I'm supposed to be working til 2 but I've asked to get away for 12. I'll text everyone and let you know when I'll be there.

Eilidh

Hi all!

Eilidh, i'm just writing mine up today, I think my formula is going to be a detailed description of the tests i'm doing with some references but then i'll put some example questions that i'll use below this to show the general framework of the tests as they may look to the kids just to add the 'credibility' that is asked for so that's a good idea by your good self I think. My tests will probably be quite scenario based in a similar way to the CILIP ones and i'll update you on these a little later when it is complete.

We will need a short introduction to this section outlining the fact we're doing the four stages unless you have covered that in your bit already. If not then we can do that on Thursday because it would only need to be around 100 words.

If in anyway it sounds like i'm going on a different track from you then phone/e-mail/blog and I can always change it a bit before tomorrow.

What time did we say we were meeting? I can be in for around 10 or 11.

Just had a look at Carly's link -it's great!! You need to have a look at this as a test: http://library.csudh.edu/infocomp/quiz.html. Too advanced for schools I think, but I like the idea of a quiz.

Sean, do you think we could put examples of test questions in the lesson plans? If we could have it as a way of monitering progression, I think it would be a nice way of finishing each phase. Sorry to keep picking on you.

Eilidh

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to tell you what I've got for the lesson plan:

Phase one: Library skills - involving an introduction of what the school library offers, a run-through of Dewey and cataloguing skills (how to use it). I thought I'd also start Ali's web skills idea here, with a guide to online reference sites (ie not wikipedia!!!!!).CILIP have defined the outcome of stage one as 'Accesses pictorial information with support' - handy. I've taken that to mean basic IL skills, but I thought an intro to the web should come as early as possible.

Phase two: Web skills - Looking at the difference between sources, examples of different search engines and techniques (toying with mentioning Boolean, but maybe it's too complicated for this stage?). Again, CILIP have the outcome as 'accesses and reproduces basic information. Scans text for specific information. Employs key words'. I like the idea of a test, I'm thinking about including a basic search and seeing how many different answers are available. I'll decide by tomorrow anyway, but let me know what you think.

Sean, I've just left everything pretty basic but if you want the third phase to be more advanced than I've allowed for, or if you want me to mention something that you want to reiterate, again just let me know.

Hope you're all getting on ok - not long now!!!

Eilidh

Thought this might be of use as well - sorry meant to add to previous post.

http://www.infolitglobal.info/

Enjoy!