Using Web 2.0 Tools for Collaboration and Information Literacy Instruction ACRL EBSS Current Topic Discussion January 21, 2011 Mona Anne Niedbala, University of Rhode Island Lisa Baures, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Factors Contributing to Successful Collaborations Environmental –Perceived role as a legitimate leader –Political and social support Membership –Mutual respect, understanding, and trust –Appropriate cross section of stakeholders –Belief in the benefits to be accrued/self-interest –Ability to compromise Process and structure –Shared stake in process AND outcome –Multiple layers of participation –Organizational flexibility/agility –Explicit roles and guidelines –Adaptability (e.g., major changes to goals, members, etc.) –Pace 2

Factors Contributing to Successful Collaborations (cont.) Communication –Practice the five “Cs”—clarity, completeness, conciseness, concreteness, and correctness –Develop informal relationships and communication links Purpose –Specific and attainable goals and objectives –Shared vision –Unique purpose Resources –Sufficient funds, staff, materials, and time –Effective leadership Mattessich, P. Collaboration: What makes it work [PDF document]. Retrieved from fordisplay.pdf fordisplay.pdf 3

Preparation for Facilitating Collaboration Understand the problem –Group characteristics Size Proximity Time Composition Cohesiveness –Task characteristics Identify and define tasks/steps and sub-tasks/sub-steps Identify complexities of identified tasks/steps –Technology characteristics Anonymity Group memory Speed Media characteristics User friendliness –Contextual characteristics Organizational culture Time pressure Evaluative tone (summative vs. formative) Reward structure 4

Preparation for Facilitating Collaboration (cont.) Develop alternative solutions Evaluate alternative solutions Select alternative solutions Develop and implement a plan –Develop a timeframe for completing tasks/outputs –Document and distribute plan –Beta-test plan Monitor results –Assess outputs Task-related –Effectiveness –Efficiency Social –Satisfaction –Consensus –Commitment –Usability Kolfschoten, G. L., Den Hengst-Bruggeling, M., & De Vreede, G. (2007). Issues in the design of facilitated collaboration processes. Group Decision and Negotiation, 16, doi: /s

Example of Collaborative Process in Action Using Web 2.0 Tools Researcher’s Compass 6

Effective instructional design models Systematic design of Instruction model (designing information literacy programs) Backward Design of Instruction model (designing information literacy sessions) More instructional design models: Online Learning Toolkit Online Learning Toolkit (Online Learning Research Committee) 7

Systematic Design of Instruction model Identify instructional goals Conduct instructional analysis Analyze learners and contexts Write performance objectives Develop assessment instruments Develop instructional strategy Develop and select instructional materials Design and conduct formative evaluation of instruction Revise instruction Dick, W., Carey, L, & Carey, J.O. (2005) 8

Backward Design of Instruction model Stages of the backward design: Identify desired results Determine acceptable evidence of learning Plan learning experiences and instruction Wiggins & McTighe (2005) 9

Solid theoretical frame ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education Scaffolded learning Knowledge building theory Collaborative learning (peer editing) Blended learning Project-based learning More on efficient pedagogy: Online Learning Toolkit Online Learning Toolkit (Online Learning Research Committee) 10

Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education Good practice: Encourages contact between students and faculty Develops reciprocity and cooperation among students Encourages active learning Gives prompt feedback Emphasizes time on task Communicates high expectations Respects diverse talents and ways of learning Chickering & Gamson (1987) 11

Scaffolded Learning Use of temporary supports or “scaffolds” to assist learners complete complex tasks independently Based on Lev S. Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development Theory More on scaffolded learning theory: Online Learning Toolkit Online Learning Toolkit (Online Learning Research Committee) 12

Knowledge Building Theory Production and continual improvement of ideas of value to a community Creation or modification of public knowledge Collective cognitive responsibility Scardamalia, M. (2002). Scardamalia, M., & Bereiter, C. (2003) 13

Web 2.0 tools for teaching information literacy (URI) Wikispaces –Subscription –Free Google Docs Zotero Delicious RSS Feeds 14

Web 2.0 tools for teaching information literacy (MSU, Mankato) Audacity (free) Google sites (free) iSpring Free (free) Jing (free) PowerPoint (subscription) SoftChalk6 (subscription) 15

Example of Instruction Module Applying Pedagogical and Instructional Design Theories Literature Review: An Overview 16

EBSS Online Learning Research Committee Online Learning Toolkit At Contact information: Mona Anne Niedbala Phone: Lisa Baures Phone:

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