Undergraduate education in iSchools

Barker, Scott; Shim, Wonsik

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Title

Undergraduate education in iSchools

Author(s)

• Barker, Scott
• Shim, Wonsik

Issue Date

2017

Keyword(s)

• Undergraduate education
• Academic programs
• Curriculum
• iSchool futures

Abstract

This workshop will provide an opportunity for attendees to share experiences and discuss opportunities and challenges associated with undergrad education in iSchools. A panel of presenters will begin the workshop by providing a fast-paced overview of existing undergraduate programs at several schools. Break-out group discussions will follow around topics such as undergraduate program differentiation and niche, teaching and student engagement, curriculum, student and employer expectations, the role of research in undergrad education, generating interest and managing growth, gender and diversity, and future directions for undergraduate education in iSchools.

Publisher

iSchools

Series/Report Name or Number

iConference 2017 Proceedings

Type of Resource

text

Language

en

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Copyright 2017 Scott Barker and Wonsik Shim

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