The document discusses four active learning techniques that can be used in library instruction: Poll Everywhere for anonymous polling, the Amazing Copley Library Race scavenger hunt, the Cephalonian Method roundtable discussion, and Boogie through Boolean dance instruction. It provides an overview of how to prepare for and implement each technique, as well as collecting student and faculty feedback. Contact information is given for the authors to answer any questions.

1. Creating a Cacophony in the Classroom
Lisa Burgert, Reference Librarian
Lorelei Sterling, Evening Access Services/Reference Librarian

2. Poll Everywhere
• Anonymous
• Respond by text, tweet, or web
• Free*

3. Amazing Copley Library Race
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Preparation
Event
Prizes
Student/Faculty Feedback

4. Cephalonian Method
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Preparation
Classroom Set-up
Instruction Session
Student/Faculty Feedback

5. Boogie through Boolean
• Preparation
• Demonstration
• Student/Faculty Feedback

6. Questions?

7. Contact Us
Lisa Burgert
lburgert@sandiego.edu
Lorelei Sterling
loreleis@sandiego.edu

8. More Information
• Amazing Race and Cephalonian Method
– Cook, D., & Sittler, R. L. (2008) Practical pedagogy for library instructors: 17 innovative
strategies to improve student learning. Chicago, IL: Association of College and Research
Libraries.
• Boogie with Boolean
– http://www.mta.ca/library/info_literacy_act_details.html
• Poll Everywhere
– www.polleverywhere.com
• More information on active learning
– Grassian, E. S., & Kaplowitz, J. R. (2009) Information literacy instruction: Theory and
Practice. New York, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers.