July/August 2017 359 C&RL News In the one-shot world of library instruction, the thought of producing an actual prod- uct after an hour of instruction seems to be an improbable, if not impossible, task. However, the change in the expectation in the last ten years concerning the deepening understanding of instructional design, learn- ing outcomes, assessment and evaluation, and embedded curriculum has led to new frontiers (and challenges) in how, why, and what librarians teach. The precious one hour of library instruction should be no more. A new horizon of deeper learning, strategizing and cultivating critical thoughts, and framing the legitimate work as the new paradigm can have a place in our professional culture. Taking a cue from K–12, higher educa- tion curriculum, and andragogy has and continues to evolve from strict structures and lecture-based models (think busy-work worksheets), to interactive and participa- tory classrooms, which require not only risk-taking from administration and educa- tors, but from students ready to reflect on their innate abilities and skills, broadening their interest levels through student-driven, community-based projects. Project-based learning (PBL), as a fresh perspective on the learning process and skill acquisition, has elements to satisfy even the most reluctant of learners: responsibilities for the outcome lie in their ability and proclivity for a topic or problem posed, peer collabora- tion, recognizing their needs and strengths, and interactions with the world around them for legitimate, applicable outcomes. Where does the librarian’s role integrate with enriched, active learning when it’s dif- ficult to carve out more than one visit to the classroom? How does the project (which may take days or weeks to create) have a place in the one-shot world? Through PBL, the librar- ian is there from the inception of the project, throughout the entirety of skill-building, researching, developing a mode of delivery, and ultimately the evaluation of the feasible “solution” for the real-world issue. PBL also aims to satisfy many guiding information literacy skills and standards, as well as a high-impact educational practices,1 through shared experiences, undergraduate research, and collaborative assignments and projects. As applicable to the ACRL “Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education” (2016), it provides deep collaboration not only through faculty-librarian partnerships, but transformational skill-building and un- derstanding of concepts, context, and com- munity. PBL can truly be the most rewarding experience, when given the chance to lead this type of learning model. Here are some of the guiding materials and resources that can be both inspiration and application on the PBL path. Rhonda Huisman Project-based learning resources Transitioning skills to experience and application internet resources Rhonda Huisman is director of university library services at Marian University in Indianapolis, Indiana, email: rhuisman@marian.edu © 2017 Rhonda Huisman mailto:rhuisman%40marian.edu?subject= C&RL News July/August 2017 360 Learning theories and design • Inquiry-Based Learning and Guided Inquiry. Hosted by the CCTE (Commu- nity Center for Teaching Excellence) and Monroe Community College (funded by the U.S. Department of Education, FIPSE) this site offers blogs, teaching resources, and connections between K–12 educational models through the transition to higher education. Included is a glossary of theo- ries and methodologies, with evidence- base and literature resources related to inquiry-based learning. Access: http://www. communitycenterforteachingexcellence. org/inquiry-based-learning/. • Kathy Schrock’s Authentic Student Learning. Kathy Schrock is a mainstay in the education world, with more than 40 years of experience in lesson plans, assessment, educational technology, and instructional design, this site (and many accompanying sites including her blog) offers practical tips and tricks in the classroom, and adapting instructional technologies for all levels of students, from K–12 through higher educa- tion, as well as professional development. Ac- cess: http://www.schrockguide.net/authentic -learning.html. • Learning: Theory and Research. Serving as a guide through multiple facets of learning theory, education, psychology, and anthropology, this site supports the graduate student instructors at University of California- Berkeley and serves as a primer for evaluat- ing and improving teaching through basic information on Skinner, Watson, and Piaget, as well as encyclopedic entries for con- cepts, research, and theories on intellectual, behavorial, and educational development. Access: http://gsi.berkeley.edu/gsi-guide -contents/learning-theory-research/. Problem and inquiry-based learning • AIBL. The Academy of Inquiry-Based Learning (AIBL) fo- cuses on the principles and practices of inqui- ry-based learning (IBL), which is defined as the transformation of the teacher at the center of the instructional environment, to a student- centered learning experience. This site offers support for participants in the form of work- shops, small grants, resources, visiting speak- ers, and an active blog with weekly tips and reading suggestions for those heading down the IBL (or PBL) path. Access: http://www. inquirybasedlearning.org/. • Gwenna Moss Centre for Teach- ing Ef fectiveness. The University of Saskatchewan hosts an engaging site filled with multiple layers of pedagogies (ur- ban community-based, classroom, land- based, and Aboriginal), which offers a wealth of diverse perspectives and infor- mation to accompany the planning and implementation phases of PBL. Of particular note is the section on “Expe- riential Learning,” which delves deeper into community engagement, field- based learning, and use of innovative technology. Access: http://www.usask.ca /gmcte/. • The Teaching Channel: Inquiry- Based Teaching. While much of the con- tent on the Teaching Channel is focused on elementary and secondary education, it has real-world examples of how to engage with students in inquiry-based discussions and texts, with feedback and testimoni- als from educators on how they view the students and their experience, recogniz- ing their educational input and diversity, through confidence-building opportunities in the classroom. Access: https://www. teachingchannel.org/videos/reasons-for -inquiry-based-teaching. Building the curriculum • ASCD. Starting as the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) in 1943, ASCD develops and delivers http://www.communitycenterforteachingexcellence.org/inquiry-based-learning/ http://www.communitycenterforteachingexcellence.org/inquiry-based-learning/ http://www.communitycenterforteachingexcellence.org/inquiry-based-learning/ http://www.schrockguide.net/authentic -learning.html http://www.schrockguide.net/authentic -learning.html http://gsi.berkeley.edu/gsi-guide -contents/learning-theory-research/ http://gsi.berkeley.edu/gsi-guide -contents/learning-theory-research/ http://www.inquirybasedlearning.org/ http://www.inquirybasedlearning.org/ http://www.usask.ca/gmcte/ http://www.usask.ca/gmcte/ https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/reasons-for -inquiry-based-teaching https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/reasons-for -inquiry-based-teaching https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/reasons-for -inquiry-based-teaching July/August 2017 361 C&RL News innovative programs and publications. While their focus is more typically K-12 centered, they emphasize teaching and learning best practices, transformational leadership, and redefining student success, including re- sources on PBL: “Seven Essentials for Project- Based Learning” by John Larmer and John R. Mergnedoller and “Setting the Standard for Project-Based Learning: A Proven Ap- proach to Rigorous Classroom Instruction” (http://www.ascd.org/Publications/Books /Overview/Setting-the-Standard-for-Project -Based-Learning.aspx). Access: http://www. ascd.org/Default.aspx. • BIE (Buck Institute for Education). Known in instructional circles as the “go-to” resource for PBL, the Buck Institute for Edu- cation was started more than 25 years ago funded through the Buck Trust. Beginning as the Marin Educational Institute, they be- gan as a small series of educational research projects, including a teaching handbook and benchmarks for quality and progress in the classrooms. The BIE connects teachers, administrators, and teacher preparation pro- grams developing models to design, practice, and assess PBL. Access: http://www.bie.org/. • Edutopia, Project-Based Learning. Edutopia offers the basic building blocks for PBL, through multimedia content, blog posts, resources, and instructional practice updates that reflect current design and cur- ricular models situated in K-12 examples, but is not without practical tips and guide- lines for the academic set. The history of PBL, studies on PBL effectiveness, and use of popular culture and social media in PBL. Access: http://www.edutopia.org /project-based-learning. • The Power of Project Learning (Scholastic). Remember the book fairs and fundraisers in your school library and el- ementary classrooms? Scholastic has branched out to include professional development tools and materials, and in the Administra- tor section of their online magazine, Wayne D’Orio’s article “The Power of Project-Based Learning” breaks down how schools and libraries can collaborate on this powerful pedagogical model. Additional curricular plans, resources, and activities are also available. Access: http://www.scholastic.com /browse/article.jsp?id=3751748&eml=SSO / a f f / 2 0 1 4 0 5 0 1 / S k i m l i n k s / b a n - n e r / C J / a f f i l i a t e / / / / / 1 1 8 3 7 4 3 3 / & c j _ linkd=11837433&cj_webid=3662453&cj_si d=skim725X212064Xcb09cfa49fd7af2f14 64365bec0edb10&cj_affid=2617611&cj_ affname=Skimlinks. Assessment, outcomes, and evaluation • 4Teachers.org. 4Teachers is part of ALTEC (an organization for research and development of professional learning oppor- tunities at the University of Kansas). 4Teach- ers.org is a free instructional design website with teacher-creation tools and samples that can be adapted and modified, as well as an ongoing database of these samples, including lesson plans, quizzes, and calendars. Of note is the tool Rubistar (http://rubistar.4teachers. org/index.php), which allows for customized rubrics that can be downloaded, printed, or saved, with pre-populated criteria and point values for PBL milestones or summative as- sessment at the end of a unit. Access: http:// www.4teachers.org/. Organizational models and support • Center for Project-Based Learning at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) with AAC&U. Recently launched in January 2016, the center’s goal is to provide sup- port to administrators and faculty “aiming to advance project-based learning on their campuses.” WPI has a long history of support- ing PBL, and this site offers both adaptable strategies and empirical evidence of the ef- fectiveness of PBL. Access: http://wp.wpi.edu /projectbasedlearning/. • Indiana Collaborative for PBL/ Magnify Learning. 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Yearly, collabora- tive workshops, as well as a fee-based cer- tification, are available. Access: http://cell. uindy.edu/our-work/project-based-learning /indiana-collaborative-for-pbl/. • NYC Department of Education. From the Division of Teaching and Learn- ing Office of Curriculum, Standards, and Academic Engagement: “Project-Based Learning: Inspiring Middle School Students to Engage in Deep and Active Learning,” is a thorough overview on PBL development, highlighting the use of the library resources and collaborating with librarians in inter- disciplinary units to enhance and engage students through a wider base of support, promoting thriving learning communities. Access: http://schools.nyc.gov/documents /teachandlearn/project_basedFinal.pdf. • Sam Houston State University, Cen- ter for Project-Based Learning. Provides resources for both K-12 and higher education, parents, and international examples of PBL; a robust glossary of key PBL terms, with links to video demonstrations at the university’s College of Education; as well a webportal created by students. Access: http://www.shsu.edu/centers /project-based-learning/. Note 1. George D. Kuh, High-Impact Educa- tional Practices: What They Are, Who Has Access to Them, and Why They Matter (Washington, D.C.: American Association of Colleges and Universities, 2008). COMING S OON! 978-0-8389-8875-6 978-0-8389-8879-4 978-0-8389-8929-6 AVAILABLE NOW! Association of College & Research Libraries 50 E. 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