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This session focuses on recognizing similarities & differences in R4L resources, testing hypotheses, and improving ICT skills transferability to databases. Participants compare features, search capabilities, and outputs of various platforms, enhancing independent use and confidence.

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  1. Embed ICT Skills ITOCA / IDS Zimbabwe Oct, 2010

  2. Session Objectives • To recognize the common features and differences in the R4L resources • Test the hypotheses “all databases, information portals & library catalogues are fundamentally similar” • To demonstrate that users can apply these generic ICT skills to other databases / search engines • Skills are transferable from one product to another • To improve the users’ ability to use these products independently and confidently

  3. Hypotheses • “All web databases, information portals (gateways) and Library catalogues are similar” • User interface • Log in • Searching skills / Options • Search results • Collections / Resources • Media Outputs • Special Features • Miscellaneous

  4. e.g. Web Interface – F Shape

  5. Session’s Activity – 30 mins • In mixed groups; test the hypotheses • Form a group consisting of participants who have experience of using HINARI, AGORA / OARE and other products • Brainstorm the similarities and differences; record your findings on the worksheet provided • Assign the role of a Chair • Try to identify several similarities & differences • Report back to the group; 10 mins • Assign the role of a ‘Spokesperson’ • Use visual examples to illustrate your findings

  6. Activity - Worksheet

  7. Comparing and contrasting • Use the worksheet to guide you; compare and contrast several pages: • E.g. Journal homepage • E.g. Search page • E.g. Search Results page

  8. Reflection on Session • What have you learnt from this session? • Group discussion • Lesson’s Objectives: • To recognize the common features and differences in the R4L resources • To improve the users’ ability to use these products independently and confidently • To demonstrate that users can apply these generic ICT skills to other databases / search engines

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