How can I use the Information literacy toolkit?
Answer
What is the toolkit
The toolkit is comprised a number of sections for you to import and use in your Canvas courses.
How to request access to the Information Literacy Toolkit
You may request access to the toolkit by filling out this form. Once you have been added to the course, you can
proceed to follow the importing instructions at the bottom of this page.
What you'll find in the Information Literacy Toolkit
- Modules for WRT100, 188, and 288. The are meant complement the outcomes of the writing department regarding Information Literacy and the use of artificial intelligence tools.
Why they exist
The Library Orientation model is a brief introduction to librarians, the library website, and how to access
resources from off campus. We strongly encourage every faculty member to import this module into all courses.
The Generative AI Content is designed to address big picture concepts and ideas, as well as communicate how to ethically and thoughtfully utilize AI tools if allowed in class.
The Research content is meant to guide a student through the basic steps of the research process;
including, exploring a topic, locating information, evaluating that information, and properly maintaining
citations as necessary.
Each section contains multiple mini-modules consisting of:
1. A short conceptual introduction
2. A short video
3. A related accountability measure often in the form of an online quiz, discussion board, or worksheet
How can you use them?
These modules reside in Canvas for simple integration into your course. Modules are meant to be editable and adaptable. They can stand alone as assignments to bolster information literacy skills, or be incorporated into library classroom sessions. They can also be used actively as graded assignments, or passively, to reinforce knowledge acquired previously. Instructors can opt to set point values for assessments.
Be sure to go through all of the modules to see what fits your class; you can pick and choose which modules you would like to import based on your students’ needs and the specific course. Consider beginning with the library orientation module, which provides your students with a short introduction to using the library’s website and asking for help.
Importing Modules into Canvas Course
1. Go to your course (the course into which you want to add content) and click the Settings link in the Course Menu on the left side of the screen.
2. Click Import Course Content
3. In the dialogue box that appears, do the following:
[1] Choose “ Copy Canvas Course” in Content Type
[2]Type Information literacy Online Toolkit in the “Search for a course” option (our library canvas site will auto populate)
[3] Check the box “Include completed courses”
[4] Select “All content” or “Select specific content”
[5] Click, “Import.”
4. If you choose “Select Specific Content”, you will select the content after you click “Import.”
5. In the dialogue box that appears, select the items you want to import and click “Select Content.”
All the content you selected will be copied into your course.
Note: all of the assignments and quizzes are set as a point total of 0, and the quizzes are set as practice quizzes in order to keep your grade books in order. Once you import these items into your course you are free to change these values as it fits your needs.
Questions regarding the Toolkit can be directed to:
Joe Pirillo, MLIS, M.Ed.
Information Literacy/Online Learning Librarian
UW Oshkosh Libraries
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh Campus
Polk 114
he/him/his
Ted Mulvey, MLIS
Information Literacy Librarian
UW Oshkosh Libraries
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, Oshkosh Campus
Polk Library 113
he/him/his