A Preservice and Inservice Computer Literacy Training Program for Teachers

1983 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 196-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
John B. Merbler ◽  
Dale L. Lawver
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Literacy Training

scholarly journals Improving nurses’ readiness for evidence-based practice in critical care units: results of an information literacy training program

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamileh Farokhzadian ◽  
Somayeh Jouparinejad ◽  
Farhad Fatehi ◽  
Fatemeh Falahati-Marvast
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Critical Care Units ◽  
Literacy Training ◽  
Information Literacy Skills

Abstract Background One of the most important prerequisites for nurses’ readiness to implement Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is to improve their information literacy skills. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a training program on nurses’ information literacy skills for EBP in critical care units. Methods In this interventional study, 60 nurses working in critical care units of hospitals affiliated to Kerman University of Medical Sciences were randomly assigned into the intervention or control groups. The intervention group was provided with information literacy training in three eight-hour sessions over 3 weeks. Data were collected using demographic and information literacy skills for EBP questionnaires before and 1 month after the intervention. Results At baseline, the intervention and control groups were similar in terms of demographic characteristics and information literacy skills for EBP. The training program significantly improved all dimensions of information literacy skills of the nurses in the intervention group, including the use of different information resources (3.43 ± 0.48, p < 0.001), information searching skills and the use of different search features (3.85 ± 0.67, p < 0.001), knowledge about search operators (3.74 ± 0.14, p < 0.001), and selection of more appropriate search statement (x2 = 50.63, p = 0.001) compared with the control group. Conclusions Nurses can learn EBP skills and apply research findings in their nursing practice in order to provide high-quality, safe nursing care in clinical settings. Practical workshops and regular training courses are effective interventional strategies to equip nurses with information literacy skills so that they can apply these skills to their future nursing practice.

Evaluation of a Mental Health Literacy Training Program for Junior Sporting Clubs

2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 475-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swagata Bapat ◽  
Anthony Jorm ◽  
Katherine Lawrence
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Literacy Training

scholarly journals Supporting medical innovation and entrepreneurship through curriculum-integrated information literacy instruction

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander James Carroll ◽  
Shelby Hallman
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Biomedical Engineering ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Medical Innovation ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Literacy Training ◽  
Innovation And Entrepreneurship

This presentation will share the results of a longitudinal cohort study of undergraduate students matriculating through the UNC &amp; NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. Over the last few years, students in this program have participated in an experimental, specialized information literacy training program aimed at preparing them to navigate the labyrinth of business hurdles associated with medical innovation and entrepreneurship. This longitudinal study, led by two librarians, sought to determine whether an intensive, specialized information literacy training program could introduce undergraduate biomedical engineering students to the complex environment surrounding innovative design in healthcare and medical entrepreneurship in order to improve their design projects. In addition to discussing our study’s results, we will share our lessons learned from conducting this study and some possible implications for professional practice. We will close with a discussion of the challenges involved in partnering with an academic department to conduct formal assessments of student learning, and by sharing practical strategies that other librarians can use to identify opportunities to build similar partnerships at their local institutions.Originally presented at the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) Annual Meeting 2018 in Durham, NC on August 20, 2018.

scholarly journals Using Database Management Software to Enhance Learning in Plant Materials Courses

1994 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-187
Author(s):  
Robert W. Boufford
Keyword(s):  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Database Management ◽  
Woody Plant ◽  
Herbaceous Plant ◽  
Advisory Committees ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Management Software ◽  
Literacy Training ◽  
Information Research ◽  
Design Activities

With the increasing use of computers in the horticulture industry, advisory committees are recommending computer literacy training. Database management software is a tool students can use to enhance the learning of plants and obtain handson experience with computers. Students in an herbaceous plant materials course develop a plant database and create a companion flash card set from printed database records and pictures. Benefits of the project are: Improved memorization of plant information, enhanced information research skills, and use of a tool in later design activities. Other horticulturally related courses, including woody plant materials and pest management, can use the activities to achieve similar benefits.

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