From Distance Education to Online Learning: Practical Approaches to Information Literacy Instruction and Collaborative Learning in Online Environments Michael Courtney – Indiana University Sara Wilhoite-Mathews – Ball State University IOLUG 2013

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) http://www.flickr.com/photos/10542402@N06/9779364381/sizes/m/in/photolist-fUaNjH-da3vsp-fUaQQq-fUbSuE-fUbKYb-fUbT45-da3v4c-ghtMFy-d95fCs-da3vgz-bhcn9k-fUbR9U-btkiRY-fUaSiL-fUaRG5-dr4dUY-ehKmc7-bGf9mZ-dno7NB-d95gi1-ehDB5v-ddyXPc-cExKTo-cMZWpS-cCGtoo-eHr4Nn-eHr5KM-egxdNF-egxdVt-egxdZk-egxdSx-eHx9AE-eHx8qj-eHx867-eHx9j9-egCYES-egCYC1-eHr62M-dZevAt-dZevfB-dZew6V-dZke2h-fJR3cu-bMT87n-byYrE7-bMT7VP-byYrfQ-bMT7ua-h1T4e-dove5H-9bMcNV/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrmystery/2420489932/sizes/m/in/photolist-4FTDk3-dojQ8-dojHv-8BkNqs-a9ncTP-9e99k9-9e5qRc-9e6Bei-8ZfnfG-9e5QBs-8Zcpp4-9xu1sU-9e2cPr-8Zftmq-8zBZL6-8zF8kC-9e5De7-8ZcCJe-9e9xkS-8ZfBhq-8A2uwc-8Zfkkd-9e84gw-8ZfqDj-8Zbxvv-9e9LuY-9wK2Mo-9YDDGv-9YDzEn-9YGAQ3-9YGCeq-9YGkfS-9e5Ufm-9wHjoe-8ZeGi9-9e31aV-r6xUZ-8ZbV1H-9wKS7o-9wKSMS-9wKStW-8ZeWg5-9wKSF5-8zBZLz-9e5AP5-9wGTEc-8Zeb2Y-8Zcx7e-8Zfu41-9wGTYR-8ZfyHG/

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! http://www.flickr.com/photos/tzhaya/5462222662/sizes/m/in/photolist-9jFjuN-9jCeJr-9rhWzR-6P5cHv-dXgLg8-dXgKG2-dXgKYa-dXgKsK-dXnptA-dXgLwr-dXgKcr-7duv77-92pqKN-92mkS8-92mk8B-92prvL-92mjqz-92mkwv-92prKj-92mkGH-92ps6N-92mkrz-92psmQ-92prMY-92prHy-92psbb-92prCY-92pqGJ-92prrs-92pqQG-92prQs-92mjyz-92mjQM-92ps2s-92pqB5-92mkpF-92mkB8-7GANaS-7Gx3D4-7GB9TG-fAEmA3-gsf6KM-e8FzuT-9QThYn-aBit2p-9WrST2-9WuHu9-9WrSTD-9WuHvU-9WuHwU-9WrSVx/

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 Possible discussion questions: What online tutorial or learning object have you created that you’re most proud of? What are you doing at your library to accommodate online learners and/or streamline instruction? What other ideas do you have for what can/should be done (in the future)? Where do you (as a librarian or the library) fit in at your institution in terms of online instruction? Do you see an increased focus on online education at your institution? What about MOOCs? What questions do you ask yourself (or what instructional method do you use) before creating an online learning object? Do you have any advice for others about what you have tried/used?

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