ASSURE plan for CIMT 543

1. Running Head: ASSURE Lesson Plan
ASSURE Lesson Plan
Andrea Boehme
CIMT620
Spring 2012
Dr. Ziaeehezarjeribi

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This lesson plan was created to teach distance education students, or those accessing
library databases from their personal computer, how to find the full text of an article when the
database does not provide it. This lesson focuses on Ebsco Host and ProQuest as they provide
the interface for the majority of databases. This is a common question I receive at the Reference
desk.
Topic
Finding the text of an article
Analyze Learners
General Characteristics of the learners are wildly varied. Age, gender, culture,
Characteristics
interests, and technical capabilities range all spectrums. The constant is that
they are college students or staff.
Specific entry The ability to operate a keyboard and mouse
competencies
A computer with access to the Internet
Astudent, faculty, or staff member of Indiana State University (ISU)
Learning styles No one learning style is preferred by the students
State Standards and Objectives
Standards National Technology Standards(2007)
Research and Information Fluency: students will be using electronic
databases to do research
Technology Operations and Concepts: students can apply this
knowledge to other databases and their own articles
ACRL Information Literacy Standards(2000)
The information literate student determines the nature and extent of
the information needed: not all articles are full text, you may need to
use other means
The information literate student accesses needed information
effectively and efficiently: students are able to use the best article
for their research, not just the easiest to obtain
Objectives After taking part in the lesson, learners will be able to:

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Locate the link to Serial Solutions in databases provided by Ebsco
Host and ProQuest
Be able to identify the 3 parts of the Serials Solution page (Search
Criteria, Holdings, and Additional options),
Using Fusion Plus, locate ISU holdings and call number information
Using the Serial Solutions ILL link, fill out an ILL request for an
article.
Select Strategies, technology, media, and materials
Instructional This will be a teacher centered approach as the information will be directed
Strategies
at the student and require no other peer interaction.
Technology Youtube
Video Editing Software
Snag it (to create images of what is on the screen)
Media Visual
Text
Audio
Materials (and Using the “Finding Full Text” libguide as “script” a Youtube video
rational)
will be created. This will give students a choice between text and
visuals to in understanding this lesson.
EbscoHost or Proquest to find the data as these are two common
databases that span most disciplines
Student supplied article for practice
Utilize technology, media, and materials
Preview Read through the libguide for information relevant to distance education
students and that deals with the two databases. Find articles in the databases
that provide good examples of common issues.
Prepare materials Create the video using video editing software, screenimages.
Prepare Post video to Youtube.
technology
Embed video in Libguide.
Prepare Learners Learners will be prompted to create a pin to access Fusion, and set up an

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ILL account if they have not done so yet (Appendix A)
Provide Learners can watch the presentation, or read the LibGuide.
Experience
Require Learner Participation
Practice Learners will be encouraged to work alongside the video with their own
article.
Feedback Feedback for students will be successfullyreceiving the full text of an article
after going through the steps.
Evaluate and Revise
Assessment Formal Assessment: A “Test Your Skills” online quiz that students
can choose to take. Learners will see in real time if they have
learned the material. (Appendix B)
Informal assessment: Was the learner successful in getting the
article or not?
Reflection Assessment of the material can be seen through Youtube and LibGuides
comments, interactions with reference staff through phone calls and chat,
tracking questions missed on the self-test. There will also be a rating
widget on the LibGuide (Appendix C)
Revision Analyzing the comments will point out common issues that need to be
addressed.

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References
Association of College and Research Libraries (2000). Information Literacy Competency
Standards for Higher Education. Retrieved from
http://www.ala.org/acrl/sites/ala.org.acrl/files/content/standards/standards.pdf
Indiana State University (2012). Finding Full Text. Retrieved from
.http://libguides.indstate.edu/content.php?pid=215324&sid=1791438
International Society for Technology in Education. (2011). Standards. Retrieved from
http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-students/nets-student-standards-2007.aspx
Smaldino, S., Lowther, D., & Russell, J. (2012). Instructional technology and media for learning
(10th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J: Merrill Prentice-Hall

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Appendix A
We encourage you to follow along with the video using your own article. This video assumes
you have access to the materials through ISU (library PIN), and that you have an ILL account. If
you wish to follow along and do not have these set up, please do so before proceeding. If you
need help please follow the ILL Instructions, or the PIN Instructions. You can also speak with
Reference staff by calling (812) 237- 2580 or Live Chatwith us between 9am and midnight.

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Appendix B - Test your skills
1. The search criteria section of the Serials Solution page contains
a. The terms you used to search for your article
b. The bibliographic information for your article
c. Links to other databases that carry your article
Answer: B
2. An ILL can take up to ____ to arrive.
a. 2 weeks
b. 1 week
c. 2 days
d. 5-7 days
Answer: A
3. To search for a journal in Fusion Plus I should search
a. Author: [author of article] and Subject: Journal
b. Title: [name of article] and Subject: Periodicals
c. Title: [name of journal] and Subject: Periodicals
d. Author: [author of article] and Title: [title of journal]
Answer: C
4. Journals are located
a. On the 3rd floor
b. In the basement
c. On the Lower Level
d. Behind Reference
Answer: B
5. The link to get to the Serial Solutions page is
a. Listed as “Find Similar Results”
b. A green dot with 360 written on it
c. Located in the Tools Menu
d. Only accessible in the results list
Answer: B
6. The quickest link to the full text using Serials Solutions is
a. Article
b. Journal
c. ISU Library Catalog
d. ILLiad (Interlibrary Loan)
Answer: A

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Appendix C – feedback form
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