Information Literacy Information Literacy by by Design:Design:

Librarians andLibrarians and e-Learninge-Learning

Cory Laverty

Queen’s University

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http://library.queensu.ca/wiki/elearning/

• Our shared experiences with e-learning and what works

• Purpose of the e-learning wiki.

• How it can support your work.• Brief overview of content.• How you can contribute to the wiki.

My e-Learning ExperiencesMy e-Learning Experiences• Handouts – screenshots – workbooks – PowerPoints to web

• Tutorials with ScreenCam – Macromedia Captivate

• Online certificate course for Queen’s faculty on Foundations for Learning with Centre for Teaching and Learning

• Information literacy modules embedded in online WebCT courses

• Full online course – Honours Specialist Librarianship

• Required modules for 80 faculty who teach at Faculty of Education: Teaching and Learning in an Online Environment;

• Learning technology teams -- solutions for specific courses

SearchingSearching

Your ExperiencesYour ExperiencesThink of one thing from your own experiences with online learning materials that you feel accomplishes the outcome you intended.

Principals of Good Library InstructionPrincipals of Good Library Instruction• Encourage contact between students and librarian.• Develop reciprocity and cooperation among students.• Encourage active learning.• Give prompt feedback. • Emphasize time on task. • Communicate high expectations.• Respect diverse ways of learning.

Origins of this WikiOrigins of this WikiCanadian Association of Research Libraries

Information Literacy Portal

Copyright

Open Access

E-learning

Why a Wiki?Why a Wiki?

wikis

Learning Object Learning Object Repository Repository WikiWiki

Share/re-use e-learning

guides and tutorials.

e.g.: ANTS

CLOE

CORIL

EDNA

MERLOTPRIMO… and more

Build knowledge together.

What works in theory.

What works in practice.

Starting points.

Tips and tools.

Share ideas.

Learning reflection.

Wiki GuidelinesWiki GuidelinesAuthorsAuthors• Register yourself: click Login – click Register.• Open access to all pages. • Click edit on any page and save.

ContentContent• Initially populated with exemplars in Gallery.• Describe an information literacy tutorial you’ve created. • Apply what we know from research on learning.• Key readings offered rather than collection of links.

ReflectionReflection• Share how you use an online tutorial.• What are your successes and challenges.

Wiki ContentWiki Content

What are our top questions when designing instruction?

• What types of online learning activitiesactivities help students understand information literacy concepts?

• What are the key design principles design principles that make for quality learning in an online tutorial?

• What forms of evaluationevaluation reveal what students learned in a tutorial?

• Where can I read about lessons learnedlessons learned from librarians who have already done this?

• How can librarians get involvedget involved with e-learning initiatives on your campus?

Wiki ContentWiki Content

1Introduction

What is e-learning?

Role of librarians in e-learning

2Learning theory for librarians

Principles of good library instruction

Principles of enhancing learning with technology

Wiki ContentWiki Content

3Gallery of e-learning case studies

Models for e-learning partnerships

Starting points for libraries and e-learning

4Standards for e-learning

Tips and tools for e-learning

Learning object repositories

What is e-Learning?What is e-Learning?Individual or group use of electronic mediums that provide access to online learning tools and resources.

Learning Outcomes

Strategies

Participants

Context

LearningResources

OnlineTools

e-Learning

What is e-Learning?What is e-Learning?

Role of Librarians in e-LearningRole of Librarians in e-Learning

Each section offers key readings.

Learning Constructs for LibrariansLearning Constructs for Librarians

Situated CognitionSituated Cognition

Cognitive ApprenticeshipCognitive Apprenticeship

Enhance Learning with TechnologyEnhance Learning with Technology

Tips & ToolsTips & Tools

Jonassen suggests 6 factors: • Problem space: select problem type (case study, rule

application, analysis, comparison; check Bloom’s Taxonomy)• Related realistic materials: examples of cases to support

learning from which learner can extrapolate • Information resources: references, readings, websites• Cognitive tools: to support information collection and analysis –

e.g. www.visual-literacy.org• Conversation and collaboration tools: discussion forums,

chat, whiteboards, virtual reference, mail, listservs• Social/contextual support: general communication; mentoring

– one-on-one

Jonassen, D.H. (2000). Toward a design theory of problem solving. Educational Technology Research and Development 48/4,63-85.

Creating an e-Learning Environment

Cognitive Tools: SMART IdeasCognitive Tools: SMART Ideas

Cognitive ToolsCognitive ToolsConceptual FrameworksConceptual Frameworks

How to use a How to use a concept map?concept map?

Information Literacy Coordinator

Join/create learning technology teams.

Work with Centre for Teaching and Learning.

Offer faculty workshops (assignment design, multimedia for teaching)

Library template for online course tools.

Join institutional repository & online learning committees

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Models for e-Learning PartnershipsModels for e-Learning Partnerships

Starting PointsStarting Points

Portal on course

pages usingtemplate

Establish partnerships:Faculty,TAs

Infrastructure:Website, guides,

help systems

Learning Commons

Inquiry workshops

Campus committees

Research tools

workshops

Tips & Tools for e-LearningTips & Tools for e-Learning

Core Principles for Online Learning (Clark and Meyer):

Multimedia: Use words and graphics rather than words alone. Contiguity: Place corresponding words and graphics together.Modality: Present words as speech (audio). Redundancy: Don’t present words in both text and audio.Coherence: Adding interesting material can hurt learning. Personalization: Use conversational style and virtual coaches.

Clark, R.C. & Mayer, R.E. (2003). e-Learning and the science of instruction: Proven guidelines for consumers and designers of multimedia learning. San Francisco: Pfeiffer.

Good QuestionsGood QuestionsFrom self-reflection To evaluative questions

I understand how to do a keyword search.

Select the keyword search that best captures the key concepts in the following research question. Create a keyword search on this topic.

I understand that there are differences between scholarly and popular articles.

List five features of a scholarly article. Which choice lists the key features of a scholarly article?

I understand that I can search for journal articles using a database or index.

Match the following list of databases with the types of resources you can find within them.

I understand that availability of journal articles is checked by journal name in the catalogue.

Identify how you would find out if this article (give citation) is in the library.

Learning Object RepositoriesLearning Object RepositoriesANTS: Animated Tutorial Sharing Project: Information literacy tutorials created by librarians from COPPUL.

Connexions: An open repository of educational materials and tools that offers high-quality, electronic course material in a variety of disciplines.

CORIL: Cooperative Online Repository for Information Literacy: Collection of information literacy tools from Canadian librarians.

EDNA: Education Network Australia : Repository of ICT innovations that demonstrate the latest tools and technologies, (e.g. learning objects, RSS feeds, wikis, blogs, podcasts, and other utilities).

MERLOT: Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching Collection of peer reviewed, higher education, online learning materials created by registered members.

Gallery of Case StudiesGallery of Case Studies

• Acadia• British Columbia• Brock• Calgary• Concordia• Ottawa• New Brunswick• Simon Fraser• Ryerson• Waterloo• Winnipeg• York

Case Case StudiesStudies

Questions about e-LearningQuestions about e-Learning

Outcomes:• Purpose of the e-learning wiki. • How it can support your work.• Basic principals of an effect e-learning environment.• How you can contribute to the wiki.

• One thing you learned today that you think you could apply?

Please consider sharing your expertise and

experience!