Enhancing Information Literacy for College Readiness: CRCB Project Overview
The College Ready, College Bound (CRCB) project is a comprehensive, three-year initiative focusing on the information literacy skills of Marion County public and private high school students and library-media specialists. It explores the integration of information literacy into the curriculum and its significance in preparing students for college. The project involves multiple phases, including evaluating assessment logistics, administering the TRAILS assessment, and engaging with educators to enhance instructional collaborations. Key objectives include assessing the role of media specialists and cultivating partnerships in education.
Enhancing Information Literacy for College Readiness: CRCB Project Overview
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College Ready, College Bound is a multi-phase, 3-year project examining: Marion County public and private high school students and library-media specialists Instruction, curriculum, & assessment of information literacy skills Role of the School Media Specialist, Teachers, Administration, & Higher Education
CRCB will also explore: • Role of information literacy curriculum in preparation for college • Role of higher education in K-12 information literacy instruction • Potential partnerships among information literacy educators
Phase 1 (March-June 2012): Evaluate the logistics of administering TRAILS assessment to students • Initial funding through CICF included: • Part-time research assistant to coordinate project logistics & graduate student for data evaluation • TRAILS administered at 3 high schools • Pre- and post- assessment interviews with media specialists. • Streamlined process of administering TRAILS with feedback from participating media specialists.
Phase 2 (June 2012-July 2013): Administer TRAILS to 12thgrade students & incoming IUPUI freshmen • Hire graduate student to manage TRAILS data. • Administer TRAILS to (#) high school seniors and (#) IUPUI freshmen. • Pre- and post- assessment interviews and focus groups with media specialists; professional development opportunities • Potential for state/national research project & fundingfor Phase 3
Information Rhonda Huisman, MAE, MISLT, Assistant Librarian, School of Education/Center for Teaching and Learning rhuisman@iupui.edu 274-0978 Jessica Trinoskey, MLIS, CRCB Research Associate jtrinosk@iupui.edu College Ready, College Bound: crcb@iupui.edu