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Submitted by: Robert J. Lackie and K.T.L. Vaughan
Email: rlackie@rider.edu; kt_vaughan@ncsu.edu
School/University/Affiliation:
Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ;
NC State University, Raleigh, NC
Date: June 1, 2001
Grade Level: Higher Education, Vocational Education, Adult/Continuing Education
Subject(s):
- Information Literacy
Duration: Three 2-hour sessions
Description: This workshop is designed to address the needs of all professional librarians who will be expected to conduct library instructions in an electronic environment, whether or not they now regularly conduct library instruction sessions. By the end of this training, participants will have gained knowledge and skills leading to more productive library instruction dedicated to better serving the students’ needs.
Content Outline--Internet Library Instruction in the Electronic Classroom:
I. Training Adult Students
A. Characteristics of Adult Students
1. Impatient or Urgent
2. Definite Needs and Goals
3. Need Quick Success
4. Have Experience to Share
5. Fearful of Embarrassment
6. Easily Frustrated
B. Adult Learning Principles
1. Focus on “Real World” Problems
2. Emphasize How Learning can be Applied
3. Relate Learning to Goals of Learner
4. Relate Materials to Past Experiences of Learner
5. Allow Debate and Challenge of Ideas
6. Listen to and Respect Opinions of Learners
7. Encourage Learners to be Resources
8. Treat Learners as Adults
C. Categories of Adult Computer Learners
1. Procedural/Less Experienced or Older Student
a. Need Specific Procedures
b. Depend on Memorized Material
2. Navigational/More Experienced or Younger Student
a. Comfortable Experimenting
b. Rely on Online Help
D. Types of Adult Computer Learners
1. Reflective
a. Subjective Learners
b. Active Participants
2. Conceptual
a. Take Prolific Notes--Details
b. Want Whole Picture
3. Practical
a. Look for Shortcuts
b. Look for Ways to Transfer to Job
4. Creative
a. Love to Play/Experiment/Practice (Unguided)
b. Have Difficulty with Established Learning Structure
II. The Internet
A. General Information
1. Growth
2. Great Finds
3. Problems
4. Future
B. Characteristics of Internet
1. Huge
2. Unorganized
3. No Authority
4. Poor Indexing
5. Endless Resources
6. Fun
C. Expectations of Internet
1. Learners (Students)
a. Easy (Point & Click)
b. Self-Explanatory
c. Evil Pornographic Cesspool
d. More Information than a Million Libraries
e. You can find Anything
2. Instructors (Librarians)
a. Difficult
b. Overwhelming
c. Ever-Changing
d. Valuable Resource
e. Not Always Appropriate for Task
III. Internet Library Instruction Session in the Electronic Classroom
A. The Electronic Classroom (EC)
1. What is it?
2. Types of ECs
3. Pedagogy in the EC
B. Basic Facilitation Skills for Training in the EC
1. Attending
2. Observing
3. Listening
4. Questioning
C. Teaching Styles for EC
1. Lecture
2. Demonstration with Hands-on Practice
Teaching Strategies/Procedures:
- The Training Instructor will introduce the concept of an electronic classroom and explain the types and pedagogy used in them. (15 minutes)
- The instructor will then demonstrate using the basic facilitation/training skills in a lecture and a demonstration teaching style.
This will be covered in a PowerPoint presentation lecture/class discussion session at the start of this session. (15 minutes)
- Each participant will have prepared a 5-7 minute presentation on any topic of interest using the Internet,
and will demonstrate how to use facilitation skills while presenting this quick, informal Internet practice presentation to the group. (1 hour)
- Each participant will provide written feedback using a sharing feedback form and discuss with the group current feelings
about conducting Internet library instructions and their use of training skills. (15 minutes)
- The Instructor will then summarize the lessons learned, and after a discussion, all participants will fill out a training evaluation. (15 minutes)
Service Mark of the ERIC Clearinghouse on Information & Technology, Syracuse University
Teaching Internet Library Instruction Sessions in the Electronic Classroom:
An AskERIC Lesson Plan
The Adult Learner, the Internet, and Training Skills & Teaching Styles
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