Outputs (4)

How can information literacy be modelled from a lifelong learning perspective? (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Irving, C., Hall, H., & Brettle, A. (2015, June). How can information literacy be modelled from a lifelong learning perspective?. Paper presented at Information: interactions and impact (i3) 2015

Traditionally much research into information literacy has focused on one area: it prioritises investigations into the information literacy skills of those in education. Provision for students in higher education (for example, Bruce, Edwards & Lupton,... Read More about How can information literacy be modelled from a lifelong learning perspective?.

Can pay, should pay? Exploring paid and unpaid work opportunities from employer and student perspectives. (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Caddell, M., McIlwhan, R., Irving, C., Smith, C. F., & Smith, S. (2013). Can pay, should pay? Exploring paid and unpaid work opportunities from employer and student perspectives.

Within current university-focused discussions around how to enhance and support student employability, considerable emphasis has been placed on gaining work experience, either through volunteering or via work placements and internships. There is grow... Read More about Can pay, should pay? Exploring paid and unpaid work opportunities from employer and student perspectives..

Can pay, should pay? Comparing employer and student outcomes of paid and unpaid work opportunities. (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smith, C. F., Smith, S., & Irving, C. (2013). Can pay, should pay? Comparing employer and student outcomes of paid and unpaid work opportunities. In Proceedings of the HEA STEM Learning and Teaching Conference (2013): Where practice and pedagogy meet (11

This paper looks across and beyond this project to examine the range of placement and work experience forms currently experienced by computing students, and asks the question – are all of these opportunities equal? Or more specifically, are the benef... Read More about Can pay, should pay? Comparing employer and student outcomes of paid and unpaid work opportunities..

Can Pay, Should Pay? Comparing employer and student outcomes of paid and unpaid work opportunities (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smith, C. F., Smith, S., & Irving, C. (2013, April). Can Pay, Should Pay? Comparing employer and student outcomes of paid and unpaid work opportunities. Paper presented at HEA STEM Conference

In a time of high youth unemployment, when relevant work experience is often cited as the most important factor in finding a graduate job, computing students are being advised to pursue work placements or other work experience during their studies to... Read More about Can Pay, Should Pay? Comparing employer and student outcomes of paid and unpaid work opportunities.