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Visual Approaches to Teaching Classification

Karpuk, Deborah J. (2004) Visual Approaches to Teaching Classification . In Breitenstein, Mikel, Eds. Proceedings 15th Workshop of the American Society for Information Science and Technology Special Interest Group in Classification Research, Providence, Rhode Island.

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Abstract

Teaching classification extends beyond teaching any one classification system, but involves a variety of thinking approaches to the possibilities of how to organize. Teaching classification in the 21st century involves recognizing that the traditional parking of materials co-exists with more flexible ways of classifying new formats, objects, digital files, etc. Involving students in the logical and systematic underpinnings of various classification systems along with the technological advancements that offer new ways to organize and sort launches the thinking process. Classroom simulations serve to introduce students to a range of classification problems, including organization of objects and images along with discussions of user perspectives and anticipation of future use of the item. The group simulations and discussions surface new issues while presenting basic concepts through active participation.

EPrint Type:Conference Paper
Keywords:Teaching, Visual Approaches to Classification
Subjects:Classification
Knowledge Organization
ID Code:1765
Deposited On:15 February 2007
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