This resource introduces the benefits of using Leganto to engage students with scholarly resources. It provides a training video developed by the CEI and Library which overviews some of the useful functions of Leganto that can facilitate student engagement.
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Developing good resources Using Leganto to support learning Library Leganto guidesWhen developing resources for learners, in addition to considering the quality of the resource, including currency, credibility, validity and level, it is also important to think about the purpose of the resource. The purpose of the resource needs to be clear to the learner. The first principle of andragogy is that adult learners need to know why they are learning something (Knowles, Holton & Swanson 2015). If learners can’t understand why they are being asked to engage with the resource and how it aligns with the unit learning outcomes their interest and motivation will be reduced.
While a scholarly resource needs to be of a high quality, to be a good scholarly resource it also needs students to engage with it as part of their learning and in response to assessment tasks. Scholarly resources need to be presented in a way that enables and encourages students to engage with them. Leganto is a good tool for achieving this.
Leganto is the University's copyright compliance tool and reading list management system. It is a comprehensive, dynamic tool for collating and sharing resources with students.
Leganto allows lecturers to create off-campus links to library resources such as:
The ACU library has a Library Guide on how to use Leganto, including easy to follow videos.
Leganto can be used to create a clear, annotated reading list, and can also provide insights into how learners are engaging with the resources through data analytics and reports. However, not all Leganto reading lists are effective. Creating a good Leganto list requires planning as part of curriculum design. The following training video provides an introduction to the characteristics of a manageable, organised reading list that is aligned with the curriculum.
This training video provides an overview of the key benefits of a Leganto reading list and examples of practice.
Key things to remember when creating a Leganto reading list:
The library provides a comprehensive guide to Leganto. Go to the Leganto reading list guide on the ACU Library website for more information on Leganto.
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