Escape or Trap Incorporating Escape Room Learning Experience

Escape or Trap? Incorporating Escape Room Learning Experience for Information Literacy Vincci Kwong Indiana University South Bend 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019

Project Background Q 110 students: • Very confident in searching skills • No interest in subject matter • Dislike required class 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019

Escape Room? Image credit: https: //www. manchestereveningnews. co. uk/news/greater-manchester-news/gallery/inside-printworks-new-escape-room-15017503 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019

Breakout EDU • https: //www. breakoutedu. com/ 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019

Game Setup • Look for game ideas o https: //www. breakoutedu. com/subjectpacks o https: //nowescape. com/blog/101 -best-puzzle-ideas-for -escape-rooms/ o https: //www. pinterest. com/ldrees/escape-classroomideas/? lp=true • Brainstorm theme/scenario/topic • Create clues and instruction • Setup boxes 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019

Time to Escape! 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019

Student Feedback ü Breakout EDU games increased interactivity and student engagement in class § Strongly agree/Agree: 87. 5% ü Breakout EDU games developed my abilities and skills for the specific topics § Strongly agree/Agree: 75% ü Recommend the use of Breakout EDU games § Very likely/Likely: 87. 5% 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019

Suggestions/Recommendations • Instruction on how to use the locks • Add additional locks • Topic for future games: v Database searching v Finding resources in the library v Google Scholar v Boolean operators v Information cycle 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019

Helpful Clues and Tips • Directional and letter locks can be tricky during set up • Replacement locks available from dollar store • Level of instruction based on target audience • Explain how to use lock before game started • Establish clear goal(s) for your game • Plan for additional game scenario if the locks didn’t meet your goals • Consider alternative ways to implement escape room games other than using Breakout EDU kits • Field trip to local escape rooms 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019

Ideas for Public & School Libraries • How do you see the escape room games being apply at YOUR library? Library Lockdown: Morton-James Public Library, NE 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference Harry Potter: Laramie County Library System, WY April 24, 2019

Questions? • Please feel free to contact me Vincci Kwong vkwong@iusb. edu 574 -520 -4444 2019 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference April 24, 2019