Answer One: Meet them where they live
And just where do they live, Online? Here are a few screenshots from a recent survey I conducted with my students in Freshman English (1121):
Here are all the results from my survey–ONLINE RESEARCH PRACTICES:
I am glad I made my survey anonymous. That said, good conversations can be had about this with freshmen writer/researchers. For instance:
Most students don’t know that really good information lies behind paywalls–and that their CUNY EMPLID will get them access to it.
They don’t realize that this information, though harder to find at the outset, is worth seeking in the long run.
CUNY’s Libraries spend upwards of 3 million dollars a year to make good data available to its students and faculty. I think that this bargain should be touted in classes, workshops — more than it is! $$$.
Now that I said this, let’s get back to the ways we can meet our students where they live Online. Some healthier social media suggestions are in order. Check my post, here.
