Michael Courtney – Indiana University
Sara Wilhoite-Mathews – Ball State University
IOLUG 2013
From Distance Education to
Online Learning:
Practical Approaches to Information Literacy Instruction and Collaborative
Learning in Online Environments
Session overview
Transformation of online learning Environmental scan Learning objects Initiatives/roles at IU & BSU Libraries Looking forward
Background/history of online learning and its transformation
What’s in a name? Translating the in-person experience Enhancing with technology From “sit and absorb” to hybridized
learning Off-campus, distance, distributed,
ONLINE Student investment &turning over
ownership Becoming partners in the process
Indiana University
IU Libraries/Campus Partnerships Centralization – a new concept Role-playing Evolving library services
Ball State University
Public research university in Muncie, Indiana
17,000 undergraduate and 4,500 graduate
My role New emphasis on online and distance
education
Learning Objects (LOs)
Definitions Types Advantages (treats) Disadvantages (tricks)
Learning Objects - Definitions “physical objects specifically designed to
promote learning through hands-on interaction” (Zuckerman, n.d.)
“a reusable instructional resource, usually digital and Web-based, developed to support learning” (Mestre, et al., 2011, p.237)
“a digital piece of learning material that addresses a clearly identifiable topic or learning outcome and has the potential to be reused in different contexts” (Weller, Pegler, & Mason, 2003)
So to simplify…
Digital Reusable Learning outcome Activity Assessment
Types of learning objects (and materials)
Instructional modules Tutorials/Videos
Podcasts or recorded videos Screencast videos Online handout with screenshots Animation Static HTML webpage Interactive - Guide on the Side
Libguides/Subject guides Games Powerpoints Mobile device tools Blogs and wikis Quizzes and surveys Discussion boards and forums Skype sessions, webinars, or instant messenging
Advantages (treats)
Can be inexpensive, can save time, can be customizable, but also can be reusable
Can use with courses To reach more people
Alternative to in-person library instruction Too many instruction sessions, not enough librarians Distance education students
To cover more information Supplement to in-person instruction
Introduce content before one shots (such as flipped classes) Reinforce skills and concepts after class
Can use with Individuals Use during reference transactions Accommodate learning styles and speed of learning
Can assess learning Can use for marketing purposes
Disadvantages (tricks)
Can be expensive Can be time consuming Need knowledge of appropriate
technology Need knowledge of instructional design
ADDIE – Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate
Discussion of Current Library Initiatives at IU
Discussion of Current Library Initiatives at BSU
From my experience…I would recommend…
Using multiple LOs to create the most comprehensive information literate student
Starting with faculty members who are interested
Starting with one project/one piece of technology at a time
Keeping a record Making sure that the LOs are
accessible to people with disabilities
Making sure you use technology people can use/have access to
Working with a technology class or department
Experimenting and having fun!
Looking Forward
What are other libraries doing? How might we learn from them? What might we want to do in the future? How is this applicable across library
types beyond academic libraries?
Thank you!
Questions and discussion Feel free to contact us with your
questions, any ideas you might have for us, and discussion. Michael Courtney – [email protected] Sara Wilhoite-Mathews –
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