Hal Loewen (Librarian): RT Orientation Acceptable Evidence

How does the assessment tie back to the desired results (understandings, knowledge, skills, and values)?

If the desired result is for learners to...

(Enduring Understandings) understand...

• that while they may be able to find many answers on the Internet a library offers information and resources that cannot be found freely in that medium

(Essential Questions) thoughtfully consider the questions...

• recognize that authoritative content may be packaged formally or informally and may include sources of all media type (Authority is Constructed and Contextual)
• motivate themselves to find authoritative sources, recognizing that authority may be conferred or manifested in unexpected ways (Authority is Constructed and Contextual)
• synthesize ideas gathered from multiple sources (Research as Inquiry)
• seek appropriate help when needed (Research as Inquiry)

(Knowledge/Skills/Values) know... be able to... value...

• recognize that authoritative content may be packaged formally or informally and may include sources of all media type (Authority is Constructed and Contextual)
• motivate themselves to find authoritative sources, recognizing that authority may be conferred or manifested in unexpected ways (Authority is Constructed and Contextual)
• synthesize ideas gathered from multiple sources (Research as Inquiry)
• seek appropriate help when needed (Research as Inquiry)

Then you need evidence of the student's ability to...

• independently navigate the library's electronic resources as well as find specific locations and services in the library.

That suggests the need for specific tasks or tests like...

• a quiz where students can demonstrate their ability to successfully navigate both the electronic and physical library