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Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Sit Still and LEARN
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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
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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.
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Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org What have you learned lately?
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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
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Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Good news You can learn everywhere There are inexpensive and free ways to learn
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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.
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Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Behind the scenes…
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Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Who has learned online?
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Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Time to learn! Origami Rose #1 Origami Rose #2
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Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Online learning is the best thing since
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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…
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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
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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
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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/
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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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Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org
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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
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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
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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
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Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Could you see yourself… Participating in this ALA conference virtually? Participating in this session virtually?
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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
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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
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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.
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Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org What you bring to the course Desire Preparation Attention Participation
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Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Where can you find online learning? Vendor/manufacturer’s sites YouTube ALA Learning Round Table
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