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Online Learning: The Chicken or the Egg?. A conference paper: R.Tweedale, P.Fell, M Conkas & J Peacock Queensland University of Technology Library, 2005. AIRS Online. Advance Information Retrieval Skill An online information literacy course Conceptualise 2002, Implemented 2005
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Online Learning:The Chicken or the Egg? A conference paper: R.Tweedale, P.Fell, M Conkas & J Peacock Queensland University of Technology Library, 2005
AIRS Online • Advance Information Retrieval Skill • An online information literacy course • Conceptualise 2002, Implemented 2005 • In QUT, Sydney Australia • By Library System Experts • For postgraduate research students
Designing AIRS Online • Design for achieving learning objectives and outcomes • Design for interactive learning and learning styles • Design the assessment module • Design the technical infrastructure
System evaluation • Expert review • One-on-one review • Small group review • Design review
To the student • Education today is not merely about accessing more information. • The challenge is to make sense of the material one is exposed to, • Learners need to manage the overwhelming breadth and depth on information available.
To the institution • Online system is not merely transferring classroom content onto the environment. • Appropriate multimedia technology and resources. • Clear learning outcomes. • Sound infrastructure.