1. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Sit Still and LEARN

2. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org W, W, H What – What online learning is Why – So you can determine if and when you should try it and CHANGE How – in this room, talking, listening, sharing, experimenting

3. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org What is learning? Learning is change in an individual, due to the acquisition of habits, knowledge and attitudes, and interactions in the individual’s environment which fulfill a need. Knowles, Malcolm S., Elwood F. Holton, III and Richard A. Swanson. The Adult Learner. Houston, TX: Gulf Publishing, 1998, p. 12.

4. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org What have you learned lately?

5. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Why did you learn this? Andragogy Pedagogy 1.Need to know 2.Self-directed 3.Prior experiences 4.Readiness to learn 5.Orientation to learning and problem solving 6.Motivation Malcolm Knowles

6. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Good news You can learn everywhere There are inexpensive and free ways to learn

7. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org What is online learning? E-learning Distance learning Web-based learning/training M-learning Open, flexible and distributed * 1* Khan, Badrul. Managing e-learning strategies. 2005. Information Science Publishing, p. 4.

8. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Behind the scenes…

9. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Who has learned online?

10. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Time to learn! Origami Rose #1 Origami Rose #2

11. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Online learning is the best thing since

12. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Why online learning? You have a problem to solve You’re curious Your travel budget has been cut You dislike face-to-face learning You are learning alongside your colleagues…

13. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org What professional challenge are you facing now? Who has internet access? Find a webinar, webcast, screencast, slidecast, vodcast or podcast about New Orleans and watch for 3-5 minutes

14. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Elements of Online Learning Asynchronous/ Self-paced Synchronous Webinar E-course Podcast E-forum Interactive Passive

15. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org VARK #1 You want to learn a new program, skill or game on a computer. You would: – talk with people who know about the program. A – read the written instructions that came with the program. R – use the controls or keyboard. K – follow the diagrams in the book that came with it. V » http://www.vark-learn.com/

16. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org VARK #2 Remember a time when you learned how to do something new. Try to avoid choosing a physical skill, e.g.. riding a bike. You learned best by: – written instructions – e.g., a manual or textbook. R – listening to somebody explaining it and asking questions. A – diagrams and charts - visual clues. V – watching a demonstration. K

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18. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org VARK #3 You have a problem with your heart. You would prefer that the doctor: – showed you a diagram of what was wrong. V – described what was wrong. A – used a plastic model to show what was wrong. K – gave you something to read to explain what was wrong. R

19. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org VARK #4 Do you prefer a teacher or a presenter who uses: – diagrams, charts or graphs. V – demonstrations, models or practical sessions. K – question and answer, talk, group discussion, or guest speakers. A – handouts, books, or readings. R

20. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org VARK #5 You are going to cook something as a special treat for your family. You would: use a cookbook where you know there is a good recipe. R cook something you know without the need for instructions. K look through the cookbook for ideas from the pictures. V ask friends for suggestions. A

21. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Could you see yourself… Participating in this ALA conference virtually? Participating in this session virtually?

22. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org What do you need from online learning? Visual engagement Content Objectives Pace Instructor Interaction Credit/certificate

23. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org What you should expect Technology to work Expert instructor Presentation to “match” face-to-face Content to match description

24. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org What you should expect Interaction, conversation Appropriate exercises and testing Ability to communicate with instructor and classmates Current and relevant materials, websites, etc.

25. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org What you bring to the course Desire Preparation Attention Participation

26. Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Where can you find online learning? Vendor/manufacturer’s sites YouTube ALA Learning Round Table