I teach in the Master of Library and Information Science program at UMD College of Information (INFO). Below are selected courses that I have taught at INFO:
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.
View syllabus as a PDF (Spring 2022 - Online - for all iSchool graduate students)
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.
View syllabus as PDF (Winter 2021 - online)