merlot 08 settergren
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This presentation was originally presented at the MERLOT 2008 conference. http://conference.merlot.org/2009/Friday/settergren_e_friday.ppt Providing interactive and engaging library instruction that addresses different learning styles for distance education students is a challenge because there is no face-to-face feedback or specified classroom time. The online librarian at the Minnesota School of Business offers practical solutions that can be accomplished with a small staff. Webinar style of instruction allows students to come together as they would in a classroom. A recording is produced for those who are unable to attend or want to review. In addition to live instruction, other interactive and printable tutorials and reference services meet the needs of distance education students.TRANSCRIPT
Interactive Library Instruction for Distance Education
What are we talking about here?• Challenges & Solutions• Focus on Webinars• Questions? Comments?
Elaine Settergren, Online LibrarianGlobe University/ Minnesota School of [email protected]://library.msbcollege.edu
Challenges
• No face-to-face classroom time• Need to engage students with many learning
styles• Many students to reach with small/busy staff &
limited time/budget
Interactive Library Instruction for Distance Education
Many Solutions
• Static guides– PDF, Videos, Podcasts, HTML (interactive too?)
• Interactive tutorials– Flash – Captivate, Camtasia, etc. = $$$– Other fancy technology?
• One-on-one instruction/reference– Chat/IM, phone, email
• Webinars• Other options? Blogs or Wikis?
Interactive Library Instruction for Distance Education
Free Webinar Software
• Elluminate Vroom http://www.elluminate.com/vroom/index.jsp
• WiZiQ http://www.wiziq.com/ • Dimdim http://www.dimdim.com/ • Palbee http://www.palbee.com/ • Vyew http://vyew.com/site/ • Yugma: http://www.yugma.com/
Interactive Library Instruction for Distance Education
Webinar Features
• Audio, video, and chat• Whiteboard & tools • PPT and image uploads• Application/desktop sharing• File transfer• Polling & emoticons for instant feedback• Recordable for use as asynchronous teaching
Interactive Library Instruction for Distance Education
Learning styles:• visual• auditory• tactile
Audio, Video, & Chat
Feedback
File Transfer
Whiteboard & ToolsPPT & Image Sharing
Application & Desktop Sharing
Additional Features
• Presentation mode• Breakout rooms/ group
work• Web Tour• Polling & Quizzes
– yes/no, multiple choice, short answer
• Timer• Graphing calculator• Announcements • Notes window
– exportable• Assign moderators
Interactive Library Instruction for Distance Education
Recordings
• No longer interactive • Asynchronous = available to more students
Interactive Library Instruction for Distance Education
Contact me: Elaine Settergren [email protected]
Favorites & References:– iLibrarian - http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/ – LITA blog http://litablog.org/category/top-technology-
trends/ – Elluminate Live! http://www.elluminate.com/
Thanks!
Interactive Library Instruction for Distance Education
The presentation included a poster session