While the literature on active learning in libraries is bountiful, few articles focus on game-based learning in the library classroom. At Lycoming College, students in three classes of freshman composition were given a computer-based game in place of a lecture. The game was intended to present ...
This article describes how an annual Harry Potter Night programfits into a college library's mission. The literature shows college anduniversity libraries are already accustomed to supporting their campuscommunities' academic and cocurricular needs. Harry PotterNight at Lycoming College is an engaging ex...
Harry Potter Night at Lycoming College is an engaging experience. For one Friday night a year, the college library transforms into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry through food, decorations, and music. The central events are variations of trivia games and two obstacle courses, one ...
Alexander, SusanLycoming College, Williamsport, PennsylvaniaBaker, KeithSilver Spring, MarylandRoutledge,Alexander, S. and Baker, K. (1992). Some ethical issues in applied social psychology: The case of bilingual education and self-esteem. Journal of applied Social Psychology, 22(22), 1741-1757....
At Lycoming College, students in three classes of freshman composition were given a computer-based game in place of a lecture. The game was intended to present traditional learning objectives in a fun format and it required students to interact with physical library materials as well as the ...