Flipping it online: re-imagining teaching search skills for knowledge syntheses

Kaitlin Fuller; Mikaela Gray; Glyneva Bradley-Ridout; Erica Nekolaichuk

doi:10.29173/jchla29492

Flipping it online: re-imagining teaching search skills for knowledge syntheses

J Can Health Libr Assoc. 2021 Aug 1;42(2):100-109. doi: 10.29173/jchla29492. eCollection 2021 Aug.

Authors

Kaitlin Fuller¹, Mikaela Gray¹, Glyneva Bradley-Ridout¹, Erica Nekolaichuk²

Affiliations

¹ Liaison & Education Librarian, Gerstein Science Information Centre, University of Toronto Libraries, Toronto, ON.
² Faculty Liaison & Instruction Librarian, Gerstein Science Information Centre, University of Toronto Libraries, Toronto, ON.

Abstract

Introduction: This program description outlines our approach to re-developing our three-part series for graduate students on comprehensive searching for knowledge syntheses from in-person to online delivery using a flipped classroom model. The re-development coincided with our library's response to COVID-19.

Description: This series followed a flipped classroom model where participants completed asynchronous modules built on Articulate Rise 360 before attending a synchronous session. Each week of content covered unique learning objectives. Pre- and post-class self-assessments were used to examine students' understanding of the materials.

Outcomes: 152 unique participants registered for the series across two offerings in summer 2020. We observed high engagement with pre-work modules and active participation during synchronous sessions.

Discussion: We found the flipped classroom approach to work well for our users in an online environment. Moving forward, we intend to continue with our re-developed online workshop series with minor modifications, in addition to in-person instruction.