Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences, Information Literacy, and Assessment and Evaluation

Intersecting Learner Characteristics and Technology Capabilities: Survey Development and Validation

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Title:Intersecting Learner Characteristics and Technology Capabilities: Survey Development and Validation (ID: EDU07305)
Author(s):Melissa J. Miszkiewicz (Buffalo State College)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

This session will discuss the methods and preliminary results of the first and second steps of a three-step process for assessing a survey's validity. The survey of interest was designed to expand on McVay (2000, 2001) and Bernard et al. (2004), as well as examine learner characteristics and technology capabilities of online students.

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One Institution's Assessment: Faculty vs. Student Expectations of Information Literacy Knowledge and Skills

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Title:One Institution's Assessment: Faculty vs. Student Expectations of Information Literacy Knowledge and Skills (ID: EDU04159)
Author(s):Jean Caspers (Linfield College), Susan Barnes Whyte (Linfield College), Irving W. Wiswall (Linfield College), and Steve Bernhisel (Linfield College)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:We surveyed faculty about their expectations of students' information technology and information literacy competencies. We also assessed incoming freshmen on their confidence and skills in these areas. We will present our assessment of the implications of the results and strategies to address student needs in light of our findings.
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Project SAILS: Facing the Challenges of Information Literacy Assessment

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Title:Project SAILS: Facing the Challenges of Information Literacy Assessment (ID: EDU04134)
Author(s):Julie A. Gedeon (Kent State University), Carolyn J. Radcliff (Kent State University), and Rick Wiggins (Kent State University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/22/2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Project SAILS is a national effort begun at Kent State to develop a standardized instrument tied directly to the learning outcomes of the ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education. A database has been built to track development of items, and test administration is controlled via a Web interface.
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