The Purdue University Libraries, Discovery Learning Research Center, and Center for Instructional Excellence present
The 5th Information Literacy Research Symposium
“Toward Informed Learning in Professional Practice”
By Dr. Mary Somerville
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Purdue University West Lafayette Campus
During the morning presentation, eminent library leader and researcher Dr. Mary Somerville will discuss her research on informed learning. She will explain how it builds on her experiences as a practitioner/researcher/leader. She will reflect on her colleagues’ engagement with informed learning and the implications of informed learning for academic curriculum design. She will invite questions and comments from the audience members as educators, including a discussion of opportunities to take the ideas presented forward.
The afternoon will consist of a workshop to design an instructional activity or a cross-disciplinary project based on informed learning theory and principles.
PROGRAM:
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Registration
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Presentation
12 p.m. -1 p.m. Lunch
1 pm. – 3 p.m. Workshop
Registration fees:
$60 General Registration
$25 Purdue University Faculty and Staff (waived for Purdue Libraries Faculty)
For more information and to register, go to www.conf.purdue.edu/LITERACY