An evaluation of technologies used for the delivery of online information literacy modules. Kenny
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An evaluation of technologies used for the delivery of online information literacy modules. Kenny
- 1. An evaluation of technologies used for the delivery of online information literacy modules Claire Kenny claire.kenny@dkit.ie Supervisor: Dr. Claire McGuinness LILAC 2010 29th March 2010
- 2. Overview • What technologies can be used to create and deliver online information literacy (IL) tutorials? – Phase 1: Development of online IL tutorials using a common computing design model • Which type of online IL tutorial is best received by the target group? – Phase 2: Evaluation, primarily qualitative in nature LILAC 2010
- 3. Outline • Motivation • Pedagogy • Online learning opportunities and limitations • Phase 1 – Development • Phase 2 – Evaluation • Findings and discussion • Conclusion LILAC 2010
- 4. Motivation • Increasingly diverse student population • Growth of internet allows remote access to resources • Pressure on human and financial resources • The online environment can help meet these challenges • Studies show that face-to-face and online methods of instruction are equally effective for teaching basic library skills LILAC 2010
- 5. Pedagogy • Knowledge acquisition – passive • Skills training – practical • Behaviourist theory versus constructivist theory • Focus in this case is on skills training and the behaviourist theory LILAC 2010
- 6. Opportunities and Limitations • Opportunities – Self-paced – Learner controlled – Potential for interactivity – Any time, any place • Limitations – Access issues – IT support and administration – Initial cost of development – No human contact LILAC 2010
- 7. Phase 1 - Development • Basic OPAC searching – Elementary yet important – Applicable to all types of library • Adobe Flash – allows interactive tutorials to be created • Camtasia Studio – screen capturing software, “screencasts” • Articulate Studio LILAC 2010
- 12. Phase 2 - Evaluation • Qualitative research • Ten participants – LIS students – Non-library background • Pre-tutorial questionnaire • Observation • Semi-structured interview LILAC 2010
- 13. Findings and Discussion • Interaction, control/pace – Flash tutorial: interactive, pace determined by learner – Camtasia tutorial: non-interactive, pace determined by tutorial • Visual elements, multimedia – Graphics, when relevant, welcome – Clear layout • Interaction preferred: retention of interest, memory aid – Computer literacy has an influence LILAC 2010
- 14. Findings and Discussion • Content – Paramount – Comprehensive, yet easy to understand – Concise – Few commented on content • Learning experience – Visual, aural, kinesthetic – Overall, online learning deemed to be equal or better than classroom based instruction for this topic – Lack of human contact noted LILAC 2010
- 15. Conclusion • Usability and accessibility need to be addressed • Online learning has a place in IL, but perhaps only for introductory/skills based topics • Blended learning merges the opportunities afforded by both the online and classroom environment LILAC 2010
- 16. Thank you for listening! Any questions or comments? LILAC 2010
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