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SPARKing Student Success: York’s Virtual Learning
Commonshttp://www.yorku.ca/spark
Adam TavesYork University Libraries
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York University, Toronto, Canada• Canada’s third largest university• 50 000+ students full/part-time• 7 000 staff and faculty• 150 undergraduate programs. Growing graduate school
with 44 masters, doctoral and professional programs• 2 campuses
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• One stop help for writing, research, and learning
• York’s Learning Commons includes an information desk, consultation pods, workshops, & collaborative working spaces
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Pan-University Online Learning Resource• An e-learning resource, accessible freely on
the web or embedded into a Course Management System (CMS)
• Focused on the development of academic literacies - research, writing, and learning
• Organized around the process of completing an academic assignment
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Needs Assessment
• Examined 174 online tutorials from around the world• Identified primary and secondary user groups • Conducted focus groups with faculty and students• Assessed technological and accessibility issues• Explored marketing and branding requirements
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Content Creation
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Module ResourcesUnderstanding the Assignment Understanding the Assignment Checklist
Time Management Assignment Task ChecklistPersonal Academic Schedule TemplateProcrastination Solutions
Academic Integrity Academic Integrity ChecklistGetting HelpIntegrity in PracticePeer Feedback GuideWhat is Common Knowledge?
Choosing a Topic BrainstormingNutshellingPlus, Minus, Interesting (PMI)
Books, Journals & More PARCA TestSelecting Assignment Sources
Gathering Noting Ideas Concept MappingMind MappingNote-taking Worksheet
Research Strategies Combining Keywords WorksheetFinding Library Catalogue MaterialsPARCA TestSearch Strategies Worksheet
Module ResourcesEffective Reading Strategies Conquering Difficult Readings
SQ4R Worksheet
Essay Structure Creating Complex SentencesEssay Formatting: APA, Chicago, MLASample OutlineUsing Direct Quotations
Creating Bibliographies Annotated Bibliography OverviewAPA Style OverviewChicago Style OverviewMLA Style OverviewTips for Creating Bibliographies
Writing Strategies Developing a Working ThesisStarting Techniques
Revising Your Assignments Peer Review Guide
Essay Editing Editing ChecklistUsing Commas
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Video removed, available at: http://www.yorku.ca/spark/essay_structure/how_structure_emerges_how_structure_emerges.html
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Usability Testing Results• “When writing a research paper, it takes you through the
steps for a good grade and explains how to write a paper.”
• “What I liked is the amount of info on each page. It wasn’t overwhelming.”
• “When will SPARK be ready for us to use?”
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Launch• Campaign
• In libraries• Campus media
• Buttons on Faculty pages
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Post-Launch Success
• Google Analytics• Moodle Integration• Upcoming Faculty Launch
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Access• Available for use by other institutions and students
anywhere
• All content is accessible through a Creative Commons license
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For further information please contact:
Adam TavesActing eLearning Librarian
York University416-736-2100 ext. 20074
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For Students:• Online guide to successful academic papers
• Modules are:
• 8-10 minutes each
• Focus on research, writing and learning
• Include examples, templates, videos and worksheets
• Can help at any point in the preparation of a paper
For Faculty: • Content is focused on academic literacies
• Class integration suggestions
• Prepared quizzes for each module
• Accessible online and through a Creative Commons License
• Targeted to 1st and 2nd year social science and humanities students
For further information about SPARK, contact:Adam TavesActing eLearning Librarian York UniversityTel: 416-736-2100 ext. 20074E-mail: [email protected]