Effective Induction Cardiff Cephalonian

UC&R: Aston University
November 18 th 2004
Nigel Morgan Shwmae! Welcome to Effective Induction: Introducing the Cephalonian Method

Outline of session
Self-assessed reflection quiz
Presentation and demonstration of “ the Cephalonian Method”
Questions

Please fill in your Library Induction Quiz sheet Thanks!

Library Induction Quiz - Inductometer
Scores:
7-9 Induction Dinosaur
- come out of your cave, the ice age is over!!
10-15 Induction Hamster
- maybe it’s time to jump off that wheel?
16-23 Induction Grafter
- good work, but room for improvement?
24-28 Induction Dynamo
- would you like to lead this session please?

Induction:
“ An initial experience, an exposure that introduces one to something previously mysterious or unknown ”
( Webster’s International Dictionary)

Introducing the Cephalonian Method What is it?

It’s an accepted fact that library induction is “boring”. So why bother revamping our sessions?
Traditional methods needed revitalising
Get information across more effectively
To inspire ourselves!
- inject some spontaneity
Information Literacy policy

What qualities did we want our new-style induction to have?
An interactive format
illusion of being “student driven”
Interesting, informative, lively, entertaining
- attention grabbing!
Enjoyable to deliver
Careful use of humour
A sense of theatricality and unpredictability

Where did we get our inspiration? And WHY are you reading out questions from those coloured cards?

The Cephalonian Method explained Basic introductory information Finding reading list items Services and facilities Miscellaneous    

Biosciences Study Centre
PC rooms in Science Library
Microsoft applications
Blackboard, Internet, & email
Networked printing payment:
Laser printing (b&w) - 6p per A4 sheet
Colour printing - 20p per sheet
My Mum’s e-mailed me a photo of Miguel, my pet iguana. Where can I print him out?

2 week loan - 25p / day
1 week loan – 50p / day
Overnight loan - £1 / hour
Phew! What if I don’t renew or bring the stuff back on time?

Use Voyager to place reservations
E.g.
Germann , W. & Stanfield, C. Principles of human physiology . San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. 2002.
None of the books I need are on the shelf. How do I get hold of them?

What really irritates us?
Eating & drinking
Excessive noise
Personal stereos
Loud talkers
Theft
Mobile phones !
Mobile phones !!
Mobile phones !!!

What are the advantages of using the Cephalonian Method?
A good icebreaker
Works well with large groups
Encourages interaction / discussion within small groups
Adaptable for different audiences
Allows the presenter to be creative!
no two sessions are ever the same
Achieved our objectives

What are the potential pitfalls?
Unpredictability for presenter
Problematic if too few attend
Lacks “spatial orientation” value
General shyness
You can’t audition students!
Audibility
Colour perception issues
ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!

So, how did the students react to the Cephalonian Method?
“ Really good idea, made it more fun to watch presentation”
“ Very well presented..loved it….Bravo!”
“ It was a creative way of introducing the library. Student’s participation was a smart idea!”
“ It was a bit weird”
“ Who is the guy in the photos? Can I have his phone number?”

“ Did you think that this session provided an effective introduction to the library?” Yes 98% No 0% Don’t Know 2%

“ How did you rate the session overall?”
- 19% 8 – 37%
9 - 23% 10 - 12%
7 8 10 9

“ Do you think it will be beneficial to attend the next info skills session?” Yes 81% No 4% Don’t Know 15%

How and why did we incorporate music and what did we choose?
Positive effect on mood / atmosphere
An aid to learning?
“ Mozart effect”
We used:
Santana / Latin American classical guitar
Talking Heads / Paul Weller
J.S. Bach
Sarah Brightman
New Age / Inspirational

Student “hot picks”
“ We’ve Got to Get Out of This Place” – The Animals
“ I Want to Break Free” – Queen
“ Bat out of Hell” – Meatloaf
Hip hop / Jungle / Metallica / Punk Rock
The national anthem (?)
“ Anything is good to stop lectures being boring!”
“ More music would be fun"

Who else has used the Cephalonian Method and how successful has it been?
Manchester Metropolitan University
Barnet College
Community College, Shoreditch
Cornwall College, Saltash

Where can I find information on the Cephalonian Method?
Webb, J. & Powis, C. 2004. Teaching information skills: theory and practice. Case Study 11, pp. 123-5. London: Facet Publishing.
Morgan, N. & Davies, L. 2004. Innovative induction: introducing the Cephalonian Method. SCONUL Focus 32. (in press)
Rowlands, A. 2004. Innovative inductions. CoFHE Bulletin 104 (October) p. 2.

How can the Cephalonian Method be developed in the future?
Incorporate virtual tour
VLE quiz
Better graphics
Sound effects
Audience Participation Technology (APT)
“ Ask the Audience” features

Suggestions from students:
“ Not sure of library venues so a quick tour could help”
“ Better effects – eg. Annoying mobile phone ring”
“ Add video clips”
“ Hold the induction later in the day – 9.00am is too early to concentrate!”
“ Cheesy music and snacks”
“ Pom Pom girls and lap dancers please!”

UC&R Aston University
November 18th 2004
Nigel Morgan And that was the Cephalonian Method! Thanks for your attention!

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