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 – micourtn@indiana.edu Sara Wilhoite-Mathews –

skwilhoite@bsu.edu

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