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This presentation addresses the challenges of delivering effective library instruction in a distance education format. It explores solutions such as various multimedia resources (PDFs, videos, podcasts), interactive tutorials, and unique technologies to engage students with diverse learning styles. We will focus on the benefits of webinars and other tools that facilitate communication and learning. Join us to discover practical strategies for overcoming limitations such as face-to-face interaction, small staff capacity, and budget constraints. Questions and comments are welcomed!
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Interactive Library Instruction for Distance Education What are we talking about here? • Challenges & Solutions • Focus on Webinars • Questions? Comments? Elaine Settergren, Online Librarian Globe University/ Minnesota School of Business esettergren@msbcollege.edu http://library.msbcollege.edu
Challenges • No face-to-face classroom time • Need to engage students with many learning styles • Many students to reach with small/busy staff & limited time/budget Interactive Library Instruction for Distance Education
Many Solutions • Static guides • PDF, Videos, Podcasts, HTML (interactive too?) • Interactive tutorials • Flash – Captivate, Camtasia, etc. = $$$ • Other fancy technology? • One-on-one instruction/reference • Chat/IM, phone, email • Webinars • Other options? Blogs or Wikis? Interactive Library Instruction for Distance Education
Free Webinar Software • Elluminate Vroom http://www.elluminate.com/vroom/index.jsp • WiZiQ http://www.wiziq.com/ • Dimdim http://www.dimdim.com/ • Palbee http://www.palbee.com/ • Vyew http://vyew.com/site/ • Yugma: http://www.yugma.com/ Interactive Library Instruction for Distance Education
Webinar Features • Learning styles: • visual • auditory • tactile • Audio, video, and chat • Whiteboard & tools • PPT and image uploads • Application/desktop sharing • File transfer • Polling & emoticons for instant feedback • Recordable for use as asynchronous teaching Interactive Library Instruction for Distance Education
Audio, Video, & Chat Feedback File Transfer
Additional Features • Timer • Graphing calculator • Announcements • Notes window • – exportable • Assign moderators • Presentation mode • Breakout rooms/ group work • Web Tour • Polling & Quizzes • yes/no, multiple choice, short answer Interactive Library Instruction for Distance Education
Recordings • No longer interactive • Asynchronous = available to more students Interactive Library Instruction for Distance Education
Thanks! Contact me: Elaine Settergren esettergren@msbcollege.edu Favorites & References: • iLibrarian - http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/ • LITA blog http://litablog.org/category/top-technology-trends/ • Elluminate Live! http://www.elluminate.com/ Interactive Library Instruction for Distance Education