Beyond the Map – Using iPads for Library Tours
Description
Use of iPads in instruction has become a common theme in educational forums. At Auburn University, the iPad is an essential tool for introducing first year students to the library by offering a twist on the traditional library tour. Students are invited to become ethnographers for an hour, exploring the library and using iPads to record their findings. This poster presentation demonstrates the improvement over the traditional tour and displays students’ penchant for creativity.
Start Date
21-3-2013 12:00 PM
End Date
21-3-2013 1:00 PM
Beyond the Map – Using iPads for Library Tours
Use of iPads in instruction has become a common theme in educational forums. At Auburn University, the iPad is an essential tool for introducing first year students to the library by offering a twist on the traditional library tour. Students are invited to become ethnographers for an hour, exploring the library and using iPads to record their findings. This poster presentation demonstrates the improvement over the traditional tour and displays students’ penchant for creativity.