I teach in the Masters of Library and Information Science program at INFO, specifically courses offered through the School Library and Youth Experience specializations. Some of the courses that I teach are "Facilitating Learning in Informal and Formal Learning Environments", and "Design Thinking and Youth". I also taught one of the required seminars in the Doctoral program at the UMD's iSchool - "The Engaged Intellectual".
Course Descriptions
Facilitating Youth Learning in Informal and Formal Learning Environments [INST650]The organizational and contemporary contexts of informal and formal learning spaces; the principles and learning frameworks of teaching and learning; and the leadership role that information professionals can play within their information institutions, and communities.
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Designing with youth involves unique processes that must take into consideration aspects of who youth are (e.g., age ranges, developmental stages) and the contexts in which they interact (e.g., schools, libraries, homes, families). This course covers methods of design thinking specifically within and for youth contexts.
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Required component of the MLIS program (120 hour supervised internship) - course is designed for students to gain practical experience and develop professional skills.
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Explore a series of issues and topics that confront academics, including research, teaching, service, academic life, and the university as an institution.
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Introduce students to the challenges that underserved populations face during crises and how to co-create solutions to connect, learn, and innovate with their community to mitigate these challenges.
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