Department

Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences

Streaming Media

Location

UW Tacoma Tioga Library

Start Date

28-5-2019 6:40 PM

Abstract

Originally designed repurposing a popular party game to support research learning outcomes, Research Resources (RR) provides the opportunity to explore resource options in small groups and to engage in conversation and debate over their relevance. This TAC Talk discusses game based learning and how to help a passive learner out of their comfort zone and into active learning and mental growth.

Comments

At the time of this TAC Talk, both Kari Whitney and Zoe Mayhook were pursuing their Masters of Library & Information Science at the iSchool, University of Washington. Additionally, both presenters work as Reference Specialists at the UW Tacoma Library.

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May 28th, 6:40 PM

Research Resources: Using Popular Party Games to Reinvigorate Research Instruction

UW Tacoma Tioga Library

Originally designed repurposing a popular party game to support research learning outcomes, Research Resources (RR) provides the opportunity to explore resource options in small groups and to engage in conversation and debate over their relevance. This TAC Talk discusses game based learning and how to help a passive learner out of their comfort zone and into active learning and mental growth.