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Overcoming challenges in library instruction through active learning exercises, motivational models, and affordable assessment methods. Platforms for content distribution and communication.
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Creating the Library 2.0 Instruction Experience Kristin Whitehair Jill SodtJason Coleman
Challenges for Library Instructors • Limited contact time with students
Challenges for Library Instructors • Limited contact time with students • Sessions are seldom at point of need
Challenges for Library Instructors • Limited contact time with students • Sessions are seldom at point of need • Students don't always crave library knowledge
Challenges for Library Instructors • Limited contact time with students • Sessions are seldom at point of need • Students don't always crave library knowledge • Because of 1, 2, and 3, we often see:
Challenges for Library Instructors • Limited contact time with students • Sessions are seldom at point of need • Students don't always crave library knowledge • Because of 1, 2, and 3, we often see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbird/1435154217/
Challenges for Library Instructors • Limited contact time with students • Sessions are seldom at point of need • Students don't always crave library knowledge • Because of 1, 2, and 3, we often see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbird/1435154217/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mad_african78/399009749/
Toward a Solution • Clicker system successes
Toward a Solution • Clicker system successes • Novel active learning exercises at ALA's Information Literacy Institute
Toward a Solution • Clicker system successes • Novel active learning exercises at ALA's Information Literacy Institute • Theory: • John Keller's ARCS motivational model
Toward a Solution • Clicker system successes • Novel active learning exercises at ALA's Information Literacy Institute • Theory: • John Keller's ARCS motivational model • Social Constructionism
Toward a Solution • Clicker system successes • Novel active learning exercises at ALA's Information Literacy Institute • Theory: • John Keller's ARCS motivational model • Social Constructionism • Cross and Angelo's presentation of assessment methods
What We Need Simple affordable ways to: • Perform pre, post, and formative assessments.
What We Need Simple affordable ways to: • Perform pre, post, and formative assessments. • Provide students with anytime, anywhere access to course content.
What We Need Simple affordable ways to: • Perform pre, post, and formative assessments. • Provide students with anytime, anywhere access to course content. • Capture attention.
What We Need Simple affordable ways to: • Perform pre, post, and formative assessments. • Provide students with anytime, anywhere access to course content. • Capture attention. • Facilitate active learning.
What We Need Simple affordable ways to: • Perform pre, post, and formative assessments. • Provide students with anytime, anywhere access to course content. • Capture attention. • Facilitate active learning. • Encourage students to communicate with us and each other.
Our Plan • Describe several free, easy-to-use sites that can deliver information and facilitate communication.
Our Plan • Describe several free, easy-to-use sites that can deliver information and facilitate communication. • Demonstrate how Google Groups can function as a simple Course Management System.
Our Plan • Describe several free, easy-to-use sites that can deliver information and facilitate communication. • Demonstrate how Google Groups can function as a simple Course Management System. • Introduce free applications that capture attention and encourage active learning.
Platforms for Distributing Content and Inviting Participation
Warm Up • Blogs are evolving • Updates • Discussion • Example • K-State Libraries Refworks Blog by Sara K. Kearns http://ksulib.typepad.com/refworks/
Social Networking Connects to self-selected users Timely communication Additional venue Example: K-State Libraries Facebook group
Social Networking • Ning.com – create a social network • Free hosting • Group privacy options • Examples • Nursing Informatics Faculty • Firefighter Nation • Library 2.0
Videos Jing.com – TechSmith pre-beta project “Lite” video creation software, no editing 1 gb of bandwidth monthly, 200 mb of storage Supplement in-person instruction
Collaborative Tools Zoho.com – online suite of web-based applications Subscription fees for larger accounts Includes Writer, Sheet, Show, Wiki, Planner, Chat, Projects, Meeting, Databases/Reports, and People
Google Groups Q: What is a Google Group?
Google Groups Q: What is a Google Group?A: A Free collaborative web space with:
Google Groups Q: What is a Google Group?A: A Free collaborative web space with: • Discussion boards
Google Groups Q: What is a Google Group?A: A Free collaborative web space with: • Discussion boards • 100 MB File repository
Google Groups Q: What is a Google Group?A: A Free collaborative web space with: • Discussion boards • 100 MB File repository • Rudimentary Web pages.
Google Groups Q: What is a Google Group?A: A Free collaborative web space with: • Discussion boards • 100 MB File repository • Rudimentary Web pages. • A Welcome Message
Google Groups Q: Who can create and use a Google Group?
Google Groups Q: Who can create and use a Google Group?A: • Anyone who has a Google Account can create a Google Group.
Google Groups Q: Who can create and use a Google Group?A: • Anyone who has a Google Account can create a Google Group. • The creator can control who can see the group's content and who can edit it.
Using Google Groups for Classes • Welcome Message • Can provide information and links
Using Google Groups for Classes • Welcome Message • Can provide information and links • Can present a set of activities for students to follow
Using Google Groups for Classes • Welcome Message Example
Using Google Groups for Classes • Discussion Board
Using Google Groups for Classes • Discussion Board • This can be set up so that anyone can post, even without joining the group
Using Google Groups for Classes • Discussion Board • This can be set up so that anyone can post, even without joining the group • Some Applications: • Use for pre-class assessments/surveys
Using Google Groups for Classes • Discussion Board • This can be set up so that anyone can post, even without joining the group • Some Applications: • Use for pre-class assessments/surveys • Use during class to check understanding
Using Google Groups for Classes • Discussion Board • This can be set up so that anyone can post, even without joining the group • Some Applications: • Use for pre-class assessments/surveys • Use during class to check understanding • Use after class to gather feedback
Using Google Groups for Classes • Discussion Board: Example
Using Google Groups for Classes • File Repository
Using Google Groups for Classes • File Repository • 100 MB storage space
Using Google Groups for Classes • File Repository • 100 MB storage space • Anyone who can view the Group's content can download files
Using Google Groups for Classes • File Repository • 100 MB storage space • Anyone who can view the Group's content can download files • Only managers or members can upload files
Using Google Groups for Classes • File Repository • 100 MB storage space • Anyone who can view the Group's content can download files • Only managers or members can upload files • Limit of 10 MB for a single file