“Let’s Go On A Bear Hunt: Special Collections in the Wild.”

Activity: Talk or presentationInvited talk

Description

The presentation outlines the integration of special collections into undergraduate education at University College Cork (UCC), focusing on their role in enhancing information literacy and engagement with diverse learning styles. It highlights collaborative efforts among faculty and projects like the Sonic Histories of Cork City to provide students with hands-on research experience and promote skill development. The evolution of special collections from traditional resources to interactive learning tools is emphasized, alongside the challenges faced in attracting student interest amidst competing digital platforms.
Period23 May 2019
Event title National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education: Evolving Identities: Collaboration to Enhance Student Success
Event typeSeminar
LocationDundalk, IrelandShow on map
Degree of RecognitionNational

Keywords

  • special collections
  • student research
  • sound
  • soundscape
  • natural history
  • irish language
  • manuscripts
  • collections
  • medieval
  • public history
  • field recording
  • public engagement
  • research
  • site
  • social participation
  • sonic art
  • technologies