LOEX 2025

"Why do I have to learn this?" is a common refrain of students. James Lang's Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons in the Science of Learning offers strategies to foster meaningful connections, enhancing understanding and retention. This interactive workshop adapts Lang's techniques to one-shot library instruction, offering librarians practical, low-prep strategies to enhance teaching and learning outcomes. Attendees will create an action plan to integrate Small Teaching strategies into an existing lesson plan equipping them to deliver impactful, engaging library instruction despite time constraints. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to improve student retention of key concepts.