Student-Focused Learning Programs: Designing and Delivering Computers & Libraries March 24, 2012

Contact Information Matt Torrence Susan Ariew

Objectives Identify characteristics of digital (reusable) learning objects. Illustrate & discuss easy-to-use technology tools for creating DLOs Identify how DLOs can enhance teaching & learning (particularly as embedded resources in course management systems).

What Are Digital Learning Objects? “A learning object is any digital resource that can be reused to mediate learning.” “Learning Objects in Higher Education”, EDUCAUSE Research Bulletin, Vol. 2001, Issue 19, October 1, 2002.

Characteristics of Digital LOs Are Reusable Are Portable Are Accessable Are Sharable and stand alone Mediates learning

Learning Objects and Course Management Systems Widespread use of learning management systems (LMS) or course management systems (CMS) on college campuses has made the concept of learning objects very popular. (a two minute hybrid webcast on library subject guides).

Finding Ready Made LOs Learning Object Repositories—Become a Consumer, then a Creator PBS Digital Learning Library Texas Learning Object Repository ICT/Learning Objects – California State University ICT/Learning Objects Ants Creative Commons Merlot PRIMO Database YouTube Google Videos

Easy-to-Use Technology Tools for Creating LOs Quicktime (and other screen casting tools) JING Captivate Camtasia Xtranormal Others available as freeware o Wink, Screenpresso, BB Flashback Express, Prezi

Examples of Recent USF How to Connect from Off-Campus(2:17)Connect o Applicable to almost any instructional opportunity o Using Quicktime FindIt! video tutorial (2:36) FindIt! o Short tutorial on a new discovery tool o Using Captivate Locating Children & Juvenile Books (1:41) Locating Children & Juvenile Books o Using XtraNormal

Add any “Best Practices” LOs The Library Minute: Academic Search Premier The Library Minute: Academic Search Premier Avoiding Plagiarism: What Do I Need to Cite? Avoiding Plagiarism: What Do I Need to Cite? APA Exposed LibGuides! LibGuides

The Role of the Embedded Librarian They can push out the basics with tutorials, webcasts, podcasts in the course management system so face to face instruction is at a higher level They can put in content that helps scaffold student learning (handouts, PowerPoints, and other materials).

Additional Resources/Best Practices Learning Objects LibGuide: &sid= (special thanks to Lori Mestre). &sid= Learning Object Tutorial: /Learning-Object-Tutorial.html ACRL/ebss Online Learning Toolkit ACRL Learning Materials/Objects

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