The library offers library orientations and classroom instruction. For classroom instruction, we come to you! We will teach your students about information literacy, or how to find, evaluate, and use information resources effectively (primarily those offered by the library--you might be surprised what you can find in the Online Catalog!).
We welcome the opportunity to work together on assignments, like a midterm or final paper (students tend to learn information literacy skills best when they imminently need them for an assignment). Please submit a copy of the assignment two weeks before the scheduled library instruction session and plan to be present at the session.
Media smart : lessons, tips and strategies for librarians, classroom instructors and other information professionals
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Information has become one of the most crucial commodities in today's world. From multinational corporations to single individuals, we all make critical decisions based on the information available to us. However, modern ease of access to information does not often guarantee access to good information. In this digital age, where facts can be easily manipulated to align with political, social or monetary aims, media literacy has become an essential skill. Media Smart: Lessons, Tips and Strategies for Librarians, Classroom Instructors and other Information Professionals is an invaluable toolkit for navigating the fraught information landscape. From the history of media manipulation to practical applications of media literacy, this book will offer a thorough grounding in teaching students to defend themselves from mis-and dis-information. It discusses how technology affects the information we receive, offers a brief look at the psychology behind how we process information, describes the various means by which media can be manipulated and provides tips about how to recognize and avoid false or misleading information. Featuring numerous classroom exercises and case studies specific to each aspect of media manipulation, this book is essential reading for students and educators in communications, media and information literacy as well as librarians and anyone interested in developing their media literacy skills.
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As subject experts, PTC faculty are encouraged to participate in developing our collections. Please reach out with your recommendations for subscriptions or resources we can purchase to support college curriculum and research.
Library purchases are dependent on availability of funds and librarian assessment. Send your suggestions to librarian@ptc.edu.
Instructors may place items on Reserve for their class(es) to use within the Library. These items may be library or their own personal items and may remain on reserve for an entire term or portion of a term. Fill our the form below and allow 48 hours for materials to be added to the reserves collection.
These guides showcase library resources for specific subjects. For example, a research guide for nursing will provide suggestions for which databases and journals are most relevant, book suggestions, which section of the stacks to roam, professional nursing associations, government resources, and how to follow APA citation rules.
These subject guides focus on topics like the research process, writing a paper, and citing sources using MLA format.
The Library Skill Builders interactive series walks students through key skills like developing a search strategy, finding books and articles, evaluating sources, avoiding plagiarism, and understanding copyright basics. Once students complete the tutorials, they earn a certificate of completion which they can email to their instructor.
A Concise Guide to Teaching with Desirable Difficulties
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This concise guidebook on desirable difficulties is designed to be a resource for academics who are interested in engaging students according to the findings of peer-reviewed literature and best practices but do not have the time to immerse themselves in the scholarship of teaching and learning. Intentionally brief, the book is intended to: summarize recent research on five aspects of desirable difficulties; provide applications to the college classroom based on this research; include special sections about teaching strategies that are based on best practices; and offer annotated bibliographies and important citations for faculty who want to pursue additional study. The book will provide a foundation for instructors to teach using evidence-based strategies that will strengthen learning and retention in their classrooms. In addition to chapters on the desirable difficulties, the book also includes chapters on teaching first-year and at-risk students to embrace this approach, on negotiating student resistance, and on using this approach in teaching online.
Creative Pedagogy: A Handbook for HE Professionals
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The ultimate toolkit for lecturers and practitioners in higher education aimed at developing creative pedagogy that will inspire and empower students. It demonstrates how creative teaching and learning methods can engage students and encourage them to be reflective and mindful, as well as enhancing their potential to build social and cultural capital, increase their employability prospects, social mobility and civic participation. It recognises that traditional teaching methods do not work for all learners and embraces contemporary ideas, innovative strategies and new technologies that can provide appropriate and accessible learning for students, enabling HE lecturers to challenge the status quo and expand their creative teaching skillset. Learning can become a co-construction between the lecturer and students with outcomes of increased retention in the classroom, more engagement in the learning, and more fun. This could be the start of doing things not only differently but more effectively.
Design and Deliver: Planning and Teaching Using Universal Design for Learning
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is the best way to teach all students effectively and break down barriers to learning--but how can busy teachers get started with UDL right now? Find the answers in the second edition of this bestselling, teacher-trusted primer, created by internationally recognized UDL expert Loui Lord Nelson. Thoroughly updated to reflect new research and developments in the field of UDL, this book gives K-12 teachers a reader-friendly UDL introduction and a practical framework for implementation, with guidelines and checkpoints for designing effective, barrier-free lesson plans and learning environments. You'll learn how to use the three core principles of UDL--Engagement, Representation, and Action & Expression--to present information in multiple ways and ensure access for all learners. Throughout the book, detailed examples, stories, illustrations, teacher reflections, and activities reinforce UDL principles and help you put them into practice in both virtual and in-person settings. Written in first person, like a face-to-face talk with a passionate educator, this research-based book will guide you in designing equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments that meet the needs of diverse learners. An essential UDL introduction for both preservice and inservice educators! WHAT'S NEW: Key insights from the latest neuroscience research Useful stories and practical tips from teachers implementing UDL Technology bytes: timely tips and ideas on how to enhance online learning with UDL Expert guidance on current topics, including culturally responsive teaching, urban education, and a focus on the expert learner "Ponder this" prompts throughout the book to help readers consider new ideas and discover additional resources End-of-chapter "check-ins" that help readers apply what they've learned ONLINE MATERIALS: Designing instruction with UDL is easier than ever with these online resources, available as printable downloads: CAST UDL Guidelines; an Identifying Your Resources chart; a UDL design cycle graphic; a UDL lesson plan flowchart; and classroom resource mapping charts for elementary, middle, and high school teachers. See what's new in the second edition!
Teaching for Lifelong Learning: How to Prepare Students for a Changing World
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Develop students into curious explorers and independent thinkers. With Teaching for Lifelong Learning, you will discover a lifelong learning approach to education as well as key goals for educational success. Explore many practical ways to improve instruction, assessment, and curriculum that will empower students to not only thrive in the classroom today but also deftly navigate an uncertain and changing world. ● Understand the importance of developing curious explorers, independent thinkers, and a growth mindset in students. ● Learn steps, approaches, and specific activities for implementing a four-phase instructional framework. ● Learn why diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments are all important elements of a lifelong learning education. ● Know what to look for when choosing or designing a new curriculum for lifelong learning. ● Explore many lifelong learning education examples from various disciplines and grade levels across elementary school, middle school, and high school classrooms. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Understanding Educator Goals That Support Students' Lifelong Learning Chapter 2: Adapting Instruction for Lifelong Learning Chapter 3: Assessing for Lifelong Learning Chapter 4: Developing a Lifelong Learning Curriculum Chapter 5: Including Project-Based Learning and Civics Education Chapter 6: Taking the Next Steps Epilogue References and Resources Index
Teaching Large Online and Blended Classes
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As the demand for online learning grows, designing and managing large classes in online and blended learning environments can be challenging for faculty. This book aims to provide practical assistance to higher education faculty who teach large online or blended classes. The authors who contributed to the book include higher education faculty, instructional designers, facilitators in providing faculty development and researchers with years of experience and understanding as well as interest in improving the effectiveness of large online classes. They share their experiences in designing and delivering active, engaging, collaborative teaching and learning by using innovative technology tools and instructional strategies. We hope that this book adds to the relevant literature by continuing conversations started before the COVID-19 pandemic but brought to the fore by it. Moving forward, it is our intent to provide readers with examples of how instructors around the world adapted to the new reality of teaching online since early 2020. Distilling what has worked and why from areas that require further analysis would benefit us all by identifying strategies, structures, support services, and policies that could augment online education, with a particular focus on large virtual classes.
Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning
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How AI is revolutionizing the future of learning and how educators can adapt to this new era of human thinking. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we learn, work, and think. Its integration into classrooms and workplaces is already underway, impacting and challenging ideas about creativity, authorship, and education. In this groundbreaking and practical guide, teachers will discover how to harness and manage AI as a powerful teaching tool. José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson present emerging and powerful research on the seismic changes AI is already creating in schools and the workplace, providing invaluable insights into what AI can accomplish in the classroom and beyond. By learning how to use new AI tools and resources, educators will gain the confidence to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by AI. From interactive learning techniques to advanced assignment and assessment strategies, this comprehensive guide offers practical suggestions for integrating AI effectively into teaching and learning environments. Bowen and Watson tackle crucial questions related to academic integrity, cheating, and other emerging issues. In the age of AI, critical thinking skills, information literacy, and a liberal arts education are more important than ever. As AI continues to reshape the nature of work and human thinking, educators can equip students with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. This book serves as a compass, guiding educators through the uncharted territory of AI-powered education and the future of teaching and learning.
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Current editions of print journals and higher education magazines are located in the lounge area by the big windows. Previous issues are located to the right of the entrance to the library in the periodicals section. The following list a small sample of the titles we offer!
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