Database Intro

​I created a one class period introduction to databases for freshman in World History classes. I started by creating hyperslides, but then realized that the learning experience would be better with added  direct instruction and whole class discussion and so decided to utilize Pear Deck. 

Issues...Opportunities

• It took more than one class period for students to complete. 
• Requires additional sharing and discussion regarding student database findings.
• Prior to students using databases, students need a lesson regarding search term creation. (The better Google gets at natural language searching, the less students are capable of creating effective search terms!)

Thinking... part of me sees the need for a progression when it comes to info literacy instruction, although I realize that ACRL's framework is no longer written in that manner. ​