A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Presentation Formats for Instruction: Teaching First-Year Students

Authors

Carol Anne Germain, University at Albany, State University of New YorkFollow
Trudi E. Jacobson, University at Albany, State University of New YorkFollow
Sue A. Kaczor, University at Albany, State University of New YorkFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2000

DOI

10.5860/crl.61.1.65

Abstract

First-year experience (FYE) programs offer librarians opportunities to teach new students in a comprehensive fashion. However, large FYE programs can place demands on user education programs that are difficult to meet. Instruction librarians at the University at Albany sought to address this dilemma by developing a Web-based instructional module for one class session. The module was used by a segment of students in the Project Renaissance FYE program, whereas another segment received instruction by a librarian. The effectiveness of the two instructional methods was compared using pre- and post-tests, and was found to be equal. Analysis of the test scores also showed that instruction, regardless of format, makes a significant difference (p < .05) in the number of correct test answers.

Recommended Citation

Germain, Carol Anne; Jacobson, Trudi E.; and Kaczor, Sue A., "A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Presentation Formats for Instruction: Teaching First-Year Students" (2000). University Libraries Faculty Scholarship. 38.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/ulib_fac_scholar/38