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Werewolf on campus: A case study in inoculation theory and gamified one-shot library instruction

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: This case study details the development and results of an information literacy game in which undergraduate students evaluated fictional sources to learn how to recognize a werewolf on campus. The game relied on inoculation theory and fiction to teach students to identify indicators of mis and disinformation outside of any real-world examples that might affect their learning experience. The game showed promise as students were far more engaged and demonstrated better retention later in the semester than students who received a more traditional lecture about disinformation and source evaluation. However, the game would likely be more effective if it were expanded beyond the one-shot model.

Source: Public & Access Services Quarterly

DOI: 10.1080/15228959.2023.2252322

Author: Abigail D. Adams

Institutions: State University of New York, University at Albany, State University of New York

Language: English

Topic: Library Science and Information Literacy

Subfield: Library and Information Sciences

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funder: U.S. Department of Homeland Security