This document discusses learning communities and professional learning communities (PLCs) in educational settings. It defines a learning community as a group that shares interests and tools to build knowledge collaboratively. A PLC is described as a group of educators united in their commitment to student learning - they work together, visit classrooms, and participate in decision making. The document outlines three key aspects of an effective PLC: purposeful conversations about teaching and learning, managing differences of opinion through open contention, and a shared commitment to student success. It provides advice on establishing a PLC, including determining staff readiness and using an external facilitator.
The document discusses Student Learning Communities (SLCs), which are groups of students who take courses together that are connected in a meaningful way. SLCs aim to create a sense of community, influence, and fulfillment for students. They can vary in how integrated the courses are and how much faculty collaborate. SLCs seek to improve integrative learning and increase student engagement, motivation, satisfaction, and retention. They require consideration of design principles, types, implementation strategies, and assessment of student learning and program outcomes. Overall, the document advocates for SLCs as an effective approach to 21st century learning.
A learning community is a group of people who share common values and beliefs and actively learn from each other. Learning communities can exist in higher education, be residential or professional, and also online. The core ideas of learning communities began in the 1980s with an emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement, and focusing on student achievement. Benefits for teachers in learning communities include expanding teaching approaches, strengthening teaching through collaboration, feeling less isolated, and continually improving their practice.
This document discusses learning communities and professional learning communities (PLCs) in educational settings. It provides definitions and explanations of learning communities as groups that share interests and goals of learning. PLCs are described as groups of educators united in their commitment to student learning, who collaborate and make decisions together. Steps for schools to become effective PLCs include determining readiness, using external facilitators, identifying barriers and boosters, and starting with a focus on learning. The role of the school librarian in supporting PLCs includes developing relationships with teachers, communicating expectations, and empowering collaboration.
The document discusses faculty learning communities (FLCs), which are groups of faculty members who collaborate to improve teaching and learning practices. There are two types of FLCs: cohort-based, which address needs of specific faculty groups, and topic-based, which design curriculum around teaching/learning needs. The document provides frameworks for analyzing, designing, implementing, and assessing FLCs. It emphasizes that FLCs can help faculty build collegial communities, engage in professional development, and create better learning environments for students.
The document discusses improving learning through forming a community of inquiry. It describes a community of inquiry as having three key elements - social presence, cognitive presence, and teaching presence. Social presence involves open communication, group cohesion, and personal relationships. Cognitive presence is a recursive process involving puzzlement, information exchange, connecting ideas, and testing solutions. Teaching presence provides design, facilitation and direction. Forming a community of inquiry can help learning become an active process of questioning and understanding through interaction, rather than just memorizing answers.
This document discusses strategies for effective change agents in education. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration over individual efforts. Key points include:
- Change agents should be open to changing course, unlearning old ways, and taking risks to drive innovation.
- Individual change is strengthened by connecting with others through sharing ideas, collaborating on solutions, and acting collectively for change.
- Developing communities of practice allows educators to construct knowledge together and move beyond basic practices to a more systemic view of learning.
The document discusses three collaborative leadership frameworks - professional learning communities, communities of practice, and critical friends groups. It provides definitions and characteristics of each framework. It then discusses how each framework could support a school-wide initiative to create a consistent discipline system and increase instructional time by addressing behavior issues. The document concludes that critical friends groups would be the best option to begin with to build consistent responses to behaviors at each grade level and then professional learning communities could be implemented to increase consistency school-wide.
This document discusses learning communities and professional learning communities (PLCs) in educational settings. It defines a learning community as a group that shares interests and tools to build knowledge collaboratively. A PLC is described as a group of educators united in their commitment to student learning - they work together, visit classrooms, and participate in decision making. The document outlines three key aspects of an effective PLC: purposeful conversations about teaching and learning, managing differences of opinion through open contention, and a shared commitment to student success. It provides advice on establishing a PLC, including determining staff readiness and using an external facilitator.
The document discusses Student Learning Communities (SLCs), which are groups of students who take courses together that are connected in a meaningful way. SLCs aim to create a sense of community, influence, and fulfillment for students. They can vary in how integrated the courses are and how much faculty collaborate. SLCs seek to improve integrative learning and increase student engagement, motivation, satisfaction, and retention. They require consideration of design principles, types, implementation strategies, and assessment of student learning and program outcomes. Overall, the document advocates for SLCs as an effective approach to 21st century learning.
A learning community is a group of people who share common values and beliefs and actively learn from each other. Learning communities can exist in higher education, be residential or professional, and also online. The core ideas of learning communities began in the 1980s with an emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement, and focusing on student achievement. Benefits for teachers in learning communities include expanding teaching approaches, strengthening teaching through collaboration, feeling less isolated, and continually improving their practice.
This document discusses learning communities and professional learning communities (PLCs) in educational settings. It provides definitions and explanations of learning communities as groups that share interests and goals of learning. PLCs are described as groups of educators united in their commitment to student learning, who collaborate and make decisions together. Steps for schools to become effective PLCs include determining readiness, using external facilitators, identifying barriers and boosters, and starting with a focus on learning. The role of the school librarian in supporting PLCs includes developing relationships with teachers, communicating expectations, and empowering collaboration.
The document discusses faculty learning communities (FLCs), which are groups of faculty members who collaborate to improve teaching and learning practices. There are two types of FLCs: cohort-based, which address needs of specific faculty groups, and topic-based, which design curriculum around teaching/learning needs. The document provides frameworks for analyzing, designing, implementing, and assessing FLCs. It emphasizes that FLCs can help faculty build collegial communities, engage in professional development, and create better learning environments for students.
The document discusses improving learning through forming a community of inquiry. It describes a community of inquiry as having three key elements - social presence, cognitive presence, and teaching presence. Social presence involves open communication, group cohesion, and personal relationships. Cognitive presence is a recursive process involving puzzlement, information exchange, connecting ideas, and testing solutions. Teaching presence provides design, facilitation and direction. Forming a community of inquiry can help learning become an active process of questioning and understanding through interaction, rather than just memorizing answers.
This document discusses strategies for effective change agents in education. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration over individual efforts. Key points include:
- Change agents should be open to changing course, unlearning old ways, and taking risks to drive innovation.
- Individual change is strengthened by connecting with others through sharing ideas, collaborating on solutions, and acting collectively for change.
- Developing communities of practice allows educators to construct knowledge together and move beyond basic practices to a more systemic view of learning.
The document discusses three collaborative leadership frameworks - professional learning communities, communities of practice, and critical friends groups. It provides definitions and characteristics of each framework. It then discusses how each framework could support a school-wide initiative to create a consistent discipline system and increase instructional time by addressing behavior issues. The document concludes that critical friends groups would be the best option to begin with to build consistent responses to behaviors at each grade level and then professional learning communities could be implemented to increase consistency school-wide.
The document discusses three frameworks for collaborative leadership: professional learning communities (PLCs), communities of practice (CoPs), and critical friends groups (CFGs). PLCs focus on analyzing student work together and using common assessments. CoPs are defined by shared interests and learning from each other to improve practice. CFGs emphasize constructive peer feedback and identifying gaps in teaching practice. The team chose a CoP framework because it does not focus on assessments and data, but instead focuses on sharing strengths to improve technology knowledge across the school.
1. The document summarizes a presentation on the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework, which examines the elements of online learning experiences through teaching, social, and cognitive presence.
2. It provides details on developing instruments to measure each presence, including categories and sample survey items.
3. Research studies are cited that examine the relationships between teaching and social presence and sense of online learning community. The results showed strong correlations between teaching presence elements and learning community scores.
Faculty Learning Communities: A Model for Faculty DevelopmentMatt Lewis
Dr. Nancy Pawlyshyn, Dr. Braddlee, and Dr. Laurette Olson co-authored this presentation. On Feb. 16, 2011 Dr. Olson and I presented this to the ELI Educause event in Washington DC.
The document summarizes research on the Community of Inquiry framework, which examines the elements of effective online learning through teaching, social, and cognitive presence. It provides an overview and discusses findings that teaching and social presence can predict cognitive presence and influence student satisfaction and learning. The research is ongoing to further understand the relationships between the presences and how to advance cognitive presence.
The Community of Inquiry: Building an engaged presence for learning in the on...Debra Beck, Ed.D.
Dr. Debra Beck's slides for 9/25/14 e-Volution Technology Forum presentation at the University of Wyoming. For more information on the Community of Inquiry model, and a downloadable copy of the assessment tool that was the source of sample questions in three slides, visit the researchers' wiki: https://coi.athabascau.ca
For additional resources, visit my Pinterest board on the topic: http://www.pinterest.com/npmaven/communities-of-inquiry-elearning/
Describing how UK schools are implementing Student Digital Leader initiatives to ensure technology is embedded into all areas of school life, extending into the local and wider community .. then how teachers are designing frameworks to identify skills/role specifications that can be accredited with Mozilla Open Badges.
The document discusses the development and use of a self-assessment rubric for online discussion forums in teacher education courses. It outlines the categories in the rubric and the steps for students to use it to evaluate their own contributions. Student perspectives suggest the rubric provides motivation, transparency in assessment, and supports collaborative knowledge building and self-directed learning. Further research is needed to fully understand the rubric's impact on learning and teaching roles.
Introductory slides from the first 'Literature and Practice' Session of the uImagine Scholarship in Online Learning Group held on Monday 14th September
This document discusses learning design and instructional design. It provides definitions of learning design from various sources, which emphasize the planning and structuring of learning experiences and activities. The document also discusses elements of learning design like objectives, environment, and assessment. It compares learning design and instructional design, and presents different models and tools that can be used for design, including ADDIE, Merrill's principles, and Bloom's taxonomy. Finally, it addresses some common myths around design and the roles of facilitators.
SYNERGY Induction to Pedagogy Programme - Criteria of Peer Learning (ENGLISH)Sarah Land
The SYNERGY Induction to Pedagogy programme was created by project partners, with the aim of helping micro-enterprise owners using the SYNERGY Exchange platform, to engage in peer-to-peer learning opportunities. This training programme comprises six modules and is delivered over 5 hours through a series of video lectures and PowerPoints which have been written, developed and recorded by project partners.
These modules provide micro-enterprise owners with a sound understanding of the basics in relation to e-didactics, quality criteria of peer-learning, evaluation of online learning resources and online learning environments, producing quality learning resources for peers and other knowledge that has helped them to become competent and confident online peer-educators. This module is entitled ‘Criteria of Peer Learning’ and provides content which relates to peer learning and offers an introduction to peer learning models.
These slides are available in English, Finnish, German, Greek, Italian and Romanian.
Community of Inquiry Model: Three Presences of TeachingSeth Allen
The community of inquiry model is a framework for online learning that consists of three interdependent elements: cognitive presence, social presence, and teaching presence. Cognitive presence refers to how students construct meaning through communication and critical thinking. Social presence involves connecting with others on a personal level. Teaching presence includes course design, facilitation of discourse, and direct instruction. Together these three elements support critical inquiry and promote a deep understanding of complex ideas in an online community.
This document discusses a study that explored English teachers' perceptions of autonomous language learning (ALL) in Malaysian secondary schools. A survey of 35 teachers found that the current state of ALL among students is discouraging according to the teachers. While students compare their results to others and want to perform well, most ALL traits are missing from traditional Malaysian education. However, teachers remain positive about implementing ALL despite challenges. The roles of teachers are crucial in developing ALL skills in students. The findings provide insight into teachers' views and practices regarding ALL that can help improve its implementation.
The document discusses the SUNY Learning Network's online faculty development program. It describes:
1. The SUNY Learning Network provides online faculty development and support across the 64 campuses of the State University of New York system.
2. The program's keys to success include a 4-stage faculty development process, 7-step online course design process, instructional design support, and ongoing program evaluation and improvement.
3. Scaling the program to train thousands of faculty across many campuses required consistent, thoughtful processes and large-scale support structures.
This document summarizes a presentation about humanizing online courses. It discusses establishing instructor, social, and cognitive presence to improve the educational experience. Instructor presence is created through setting a supportive climate, such as introducing oneself and providing feedback. Social presence is developed by having students introduce themselves and incorporating collaborative learning. Cognitive presence encourages deep learning through critical thinking strategies like problem-based learning and reflection. The goal is for these three types of presence to work together to support discourse and learning according to the Community of Inquiry framework.
Intersections Between Your Domain and SAIL - May 1, 2018 "Learning Everywhere...NortheasternSAIL
This session prompts participants to reflect upon their existing professional work through several different lenses, then uses those as entry points into the SAIL framework and language. Participants will engage with their own work and with others, and come away with new professional connections and a meaningful learning opportunity mapped to the SAIL framework.
This document discusses peer-to-peer learning and knowledge management. It defines peer learning as employees teaching one another without an instructor. Some key benefits of peer learning mentioned include being cost-effective, building trust between employees, and allowing learners to learn from their peers in a low-pressure environment. The document also discusses various approaches to implementing peer learning programs in organizations, such as learning lunches, mentoring, and accessible learning management systems. It recommends appointing facilitators and focusing on real-world situations to encourage effective peer learning.
Teaching information literacy with discovery toolsALATechSource
This document discusses teaching information literacy using discovery tools. It outlines that the presentation aims to help instructors understand the unique qualities of discovery tools to better teach students, learn how to maximize discovery tool features to teach evaluating search results, and understand how discovery tools integrate with subject databases. Some benefits of using discovery tools for teaching include their one-stop shop model, intuitive Google-like interface, facets and limiters, and ability to accommodate broad searches. However, challenges include the overwhelming number of results, lack of controlled vocabulary between databases, and dependency on topic area for interdisciplinary coverage. The document provides best practices for teaching like focusing on keywords, facets, critical thinking, and using the tool as a scaffold to subject databases. It concludes
The Critical Role of Librarians In OER AdoptionUna Daly
Please join CCCOER on Tuesday, February 26, 10:00 am (Pacific time) to hear about the critical work that librarians do to support OER adoption at community colleges. This webinar will feature three projects where librarians are leading the way in searching, curating, and creating OER to expand student access and improve teaching practices.
card catalog cc-by-nc-sa reeding lessons
Paradise Valley Community College, AZ –Sheila Afnan-Manns and Kande Mickelson, faculty librarians will share how they worked with students in International Business to find and create OER to support course learning outcomes.
Houston Community College District, TX – Angela Secrest, director of library services, will share her libguides that support faculty in the process of finding and adopting high quality OER.
Open Course Library(OCL), WA – Shireen Deboo, OCL and Seattle Community Colleges district librarian will share her work with faculty to find, create, and curate open content for inclusion in the Washington State Community and Technical College’s Open Course Library.
The document discusses three frameworks for collaborative leadership: professional learning communities (PLCs), communities of practice (CoPs), and critical friends groups (CFGs). PLCs focus on analyzing student work together and using common assessments. CoPs are defined by shared interests and learning from each other to improve practice. CFGs emphasize constructive peer feedback and identifying gaps in teaching practice. The team chose a CoP framework because it does not focus on assessments and data, but instead focuses on sharing strengths to improve technology knowledge across the school.
1. The document summarizes a presentation on the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework, which examines the elements of online learning experiences through teaching, social, and cognitive presence.
2. It provides details on developing instruments to measure each presence, including categories and sample survey items.
3. Research studies are cited that examine the relationships between teaching and social presence and sense of online learning community. The results showed strong correlations between teaching presence elements and learning community scores.
Faculty Learning Communities: A Model for Faculty DevelopmentMatt Lewis
Dr. Nancy Pawlyshyn, Dr. Braddlee, and Dr. Laurette Olson co-authored this presentation. On Feb. 16, 2011 Dr. Olson and I presented this to the ELI Educause event in Washington DC.
The document summarizes research on the Community of Inquiry framework, which examines the elements of effective online learning through teaching, social, and cognitive presence. It provides an overview and discusses findings that teaching and social presence can predict cognitive presence and influence student satisfaction and learning. The research is ongoing to further understand the relationships between the presences and how to advance cognitive presence.
The Community of Inquiry: Building an engaged presence for learning in the on...Debra Beck, Ed.D.
Dr. Debra Beck's slides for 9/25/14 e-Volution Technology Forum presentation at the University of Wyoming. For more information on the Community of Inquiry model, and a downloadable copy of the assessment tool that was the source of sample questions in three slides, visit the researchers' wiki: https://coi.athabascau.ca
For additional resources, visit my Pinterest board on the topic: http://www.pinterest.com/npmaven/communities-of-inquiry-elearning/
Describing how UK schools are implementing Student Digital Leader initiatives to ensure technology is embedded into all areas of school life, extending into the local and wider community .. then how teachers are designing frameworks to identify skills/role specifications that can be accredited with Mozilla Open Badges.
The document discusses the development and use of a self-assessment rubric for online discussion forums in teacher education courses. It outlines the categories in the rubric and the steps for students to use it to evaluate their own contributions. Student perspectives suggest the rubric provides motivation, transparency in assessment, and supports collaborative knowledge building and self-directed learning. Further research is needed to fully understand the rubric's impact on learning and teaching roles.
Introductory slides from the first 'Literature and Practice' Session of the uImagine Scholarship in Online Learning Group held on Monday 14th September
This document discusses learning design and instructional design. It provides definitions of learning design from various sources, which emphasize the planning and structuring of learning experiences and activities. The document also discusses elements of learning design like objectives, environment, and assessment. It compares learning design and instructional design, and presents different models and tools that can be used for design, including ADDIE, Merrill's principles, and Bloom's taxonomy. Finally, it addresses some common myths around design and the roles of facilitators.
SYNERGY Induction to Pedagogy Programme - Criteria of Peer Learning (ENGLISH)Sarah Land
The SYNERGY Induction to Pedagogy programme was created by project partners, with the aim of helping micro-enterprise owners using the SYNERGY Exchange platform, to engage in peer-to-peer learning opportunities. This training programme comprises six modules and is delivered over 5 hours through a series of video lectures and PowerPoints which have been written, developed and recorded by project partners.
These modules provide micro-enterprise owners with a sound understanding of the basics in relation to e-didactics, quality criteria of peer-learning, evaluation of online learning resources and online learning environments, producing quality learning resources for peers and other knowledge that has helped them to become competent and confident online peer-educators. This module is entitled ‘Criteria of Peer Learning’ and provides content which relates to peer learning and offers an introduction to peer learning models.
These slides are available in English, Finnish, German, Greek, Italian and Romanian.
Community of Inquiry Model: Three Presences of TeachingSeth Allen
The community of inquiry model is a framework for online learning that consists of three interdependent elements: cognitive presence, social presence, and teaching presence. Cognitive presence refers to how students construct meaning through communication and critical thinking. Social presence involves connecting with others on a personal level. Teaching presence includes course design, facilitation of discourse, and direct instruction. Together these three elements support critical inquiry and promote a deep understanding of complex ideas in an online community.
This document discusses a study that explored English teachers' perceptions of autonomous language learning (ALL) in Malaysian secondary schools. A survey of 35 teachers found that the current state of ALL among students is discouraging according to the teachers. While students compare their results to others and want to perform well, most ALL traits are missing from traditional Malaysian education. However, teachers remain positive about implementing ALL despite challenges. The roles of teachers are crucial in developing ALL skills in students. The findings provide insight into teachers' views and practices regarding ALL that can help improve its implementation.
The document discusses the SUNY Learning Network's online faculty development program. It describes:
1. The SUNY Learning Network provides online faculty development and support across the 64 campuses of the State University of New York system.
2. The program's keys to success include a 4-stage faculty development process, 7-step online course design process, instructional design support, and ongoing program evaluation and improvement.
3. Scaling the program to train thousands of faculty across many campuses required consistent, thoughtful processes and large-scale support structures.
This document summarizes a presentation about humanizing online courses. It discusses establishing instructor, social, and cognitive presence to improve the educational experience. Instructor presence is created through setting a supportive climate, such as introducing oneself and providing feedback. Social presence is developed by having students introduce themselves and incorporating collaborative learning. Cognitive presence encourages deep learning through critical thinking strategies like problem-based learning and reflection. The goal is for these three types of presence to work together to support discourse and learning according to the Community of Inquiry framework.
Intersections Between Your Domain and SAIL - May 1, 2018 "Learning Everywhere...NortheasternSAIL
This session prompts participants to reflect upon their existing professional work through several different lenses, then uses those as entry points into the SAIL framework and language. Participants will engage with their own work and with others, and come away with new professional connections and a meaningful learning opportunity mapped to the SAIL framework.
This document discusses peer-to-peer learning and knowledge management. It defines peer learning as employees teaching one another without an instructor. Some key benefits of peer learning mentioned include being cost-effective, building trust between employees, and allowing learners to learn from their peers in a low-pressure environment. The document also discusses various approaches to implementing peer learning programs in organizations, such as learning lunches, mentoring, and accessible learning management systems. It recommends appointing facilitators and focusing on real-world situations to encourage effective peer learning.
Teaching information literacy with discovery toolsALATechSource
This document discusses teaching information literacy using discovery tools. It outlines that the presentation aims to help instructors understand the unique qualities of discovery tools to better teach students, learn how to maximize discovery tool features to teach evaluating search results, and understand how discovery tools integrate with subject databases. Some benefits of using discovery tools for teaching include their one-stop shop model, intuitive Google-like interface, facets and limiters, and ability to accommodate broad searches. However, challenges include the overwhelming number of results, lack of controlled vocabulary between databases, and dependency on topic area for interdisciplinary coverage. The document provides best practices for teaching like focusing on keywords, facets, critical thinking, and using the tool as a scaffold to subject databases. It concludes
The Critical Role of Librarians In OER AdoptionUna Daly
Please join CCCOER on Tuesday, February 26, 10:00 am (Pacific time) to hear about the critical work that librarians do to support OER adoption at community colleges. This webinar will feature three projects where librarians are leading the way in searching, curating, and creating OER to expand student access and improve teaching practices.
card catalog cc-by-nc-sa reeding lessons
Paradise Valley Community College, AZ –Sheila Afnan-Manns and Kande Mickelson, faculty librarians will share how they worked with students in International Business to find and create OER to support course learning outcomes.
Houston Community College District, TX – Angela Secrest, director of library services, will share her libguides that support faculty in the process of finding and adopting high quality OER.
Open Course Library(OCL), WA – Shireen Deboo, OCL and Seattle Community Colleges district librarian will share her work with faculty to find, create, and curate open content for inclusion in the Washington State Community and Technical College’s Open Course Library.
Becoming a Great Academic Liaison WorkshopALATechSource
The document discusses the evolving role of academic library liaisons. It begins by introducing the presenters and asking library liaisons how many hours they devote to liaison work. It then outlines the history of liaison roles from the prehistoric age focusing on collection development and communication to the modern era with expanded roles in areas like technology support, curriculum involvement, and copyright advising. The rest of the document offers tips, examples, and trends related to key liaison responsibilities and the future of liaison work, emphasizing continued focus on communication, collaboration, and developing user-centered services.
Evaluating Articles Using Active Learning TechniquesKristin Henrich
This document discusses the use of active learning techniques to teach students how to evaluate scholarly articles. The librarians at the University of Idaho implemented an activity where they divided students into groups and each group analyzed a different article. This revealed that students had difficulty identifying components of citations and distinguishing between scholarly, popular and trade publications. Student feedback showed that the hands-on activity helped emphasize the lesson and apply their knowledge compared to more passive instruction. The benefits of active learning were that it reinforced concepts and critical thinking skills while addressing student confusion between articles and websites. Challenges included the class time needed and strong instructor cooperation required.
The Future of Information Literacy in the Library: An Example of Librarian/Pu...NASIG
This document summarizes a presentation about information literacy and collaboration between a librarian and publisher. It discusses:
1. Existing information literacy programs at Florida Gulf Coast University and Taylor & Francis Group.
2. How the librarian-publisher relationship can help develop information literacy curriculum, including a project between FGCU and Taylor & Francis to create an information literacy toolkit.
3. The current status of the project, lessons learned, and next steps, which include finalizing webinar content and generating interest among faculty and students.
The New Framework for Information Literacy for Higher EducationTrudi Jacobson
Presented during the Georgia Library Association's Carterette Series Webinar by Craig Gibson and Trudi Jacobson, Engaging with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy, held online May 6 2015. Webinar recording can be found at https://vimeo.com/georgialibraryassociatio/review/127082500/ea51fb8469
This document discusses how school libraries are essential for supporting the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). It summarizes key aspects of the CCSS, including its emphasis on rigorous inquiry-based learning, formative assessments, and developing students' higher-order thinking skills. School librarians will play an important role in ensuring students have access to informational materials and in developing their research and information literacy skills, which are crucial for meeting the demands of the CCSS. The document also provides references and resources for teachers implementing CCSS-aligned lessons.
Where’s the Librarian? Expanding Beyond the Library Through Research & Techno...Elizabeth Dolinger
ACRL NEC 2015
Where’s the Librarian? Expanding Beyond the Library Through Research & Technology Peer Fellows
Elizabeth Dolinger (Keene State College), Irene McGarrity (Keene State College), Danielle Hoadley (Keene State College), Matthew McDougal (Keene State College)
Questioning the value and sustainability of librarian led research instruction sessions, as well as the librarian staffed reference desk, two librarians spear-headed the development of a student peer mentor training program to improve integration of information literacy across the curriculum and provide research and technology assistance at the library’s new student staffed Information Desk. During this session, student Research & Technology Fellows will share their experiences participating in the program and two librarians will share their experiences developing and managing the program through a self-paced, blended model of online modules in the Canvas course management system and face-to-face trainings
This document provides guidance for instructors on helping students achieve Standard 2 of Information Literacy, which focuses on students accessing information effectively and efficiently. It discusses designing research projects and lessons at different course levels to provide appropriate scaffolding and independence. Lower level courses should direct students to specific resources, while higher levels provide more flexibility. Frustrations like not understanding the scope or search process are addressed. Instructors are advised to clearly communicate goals, expectations, and connections to learning objectives to guide students from identifying needs to completing meaningful, relevant projects.
Pre-search to Research: Credo as 'Academic Google'credomarketing
Howard University librarians Niketha McKenzie, Kimberly Prosper, and Adia Coleman share their strategy for helping students transition from the open web searching they are accustomed to, toward more rigorous, college-level research. They detail how they use Credo to support the concept of pre-search and build familiarity with research databases. By likening Credo to an “Academic Google,” they have been able to gain buy-in from students while demonstrating the value of authoritative resources. Students have reported feeling less frustrated by the research process, and faculty appreciate that the library is providing a guide that helps students perform better.
Training the Trainers: Faculty Development Meets Information Literacysusangar
This document summarizes a workshop on training faculty to teach information literacy. The workshop covered defining information literacy, barriers to implementing it, and ways for librarians and faculty to collaborate, including using a "train the trainer" approach. It described LMU's experiences developing information literacy sessions, curriculum mapping, and assessment. The workshop provided activities for faculty to learn outcomes, design assignments, and incorporate specific outcomes into courses.
This is the slideshow that was used during the CARL 2010 Conference at the Friday afternoon session called "People Make Research Guides" with presenters Jacqui, Jade and Kathlene.
This document provides an overview of an information literacy course. It introduces the instructor, Ms. Page, and provides details about the course such as times, expectations, and policies. The course aims to help students develop research skills for college assignments and lifelong learning by working hands-on at the Gill Library. Students will learn to effectively seek, evaluate, and manage information in various formats from print to online. The final project involves creating a portfolio and presentation demonstrating research skills.
This document discusses embedded librarianship in academic health sciences programs. It provides examples of how librarians can be embedded by conducting online presentations, creating video tutorials, reviewing assignments, holding office hours in departments, and more. The benefits outlined include helping students retain information, developing research skills over time, and improving the quality of student work. Examples are given of librarians being embedded in nursing, occupational therapy, and clinical research administration courses through multiple instruction sessions that build students' information literacy skills incrementally. Feedback from students and faculty is positive overall regarding the benefits of embedded librarianship.
Robin kear introduction to library instructionrobinkear
This document discusses library instruction and information literacy at the University Library System (ULS). It begins by defining library instruction and information literacy, noting that they aim to demystify research, empower students, and support the university's mission. While the ULS has a long history of bibliographic instruction, it is shifting its focus to information literacy. Information literacy involves complex concepts and skills for evaluating and using information effectively. The ULS uses information literacy standards and assessments to improve students' research abilities. It embeds instruction into courses through various methods like one-shot classes, embedded librarians, and online guides. The goal is to better integrate information literacy across programs and the student experience.
Jump Into the Game: How Libraries Can Adapt to Institutional Assessment Plansjcmcintosh
This document discusses how libraries can align their goals and assessments with their institution's assessment plans. It provides an overview of institutional assessment, including common goals focused on by accrediting bodies like teaching, learning, staffing, and integrity. It then discusses one university's formulation of their learning goals as Knowledgeable, Multi-literate, Engaged, Responsible, and Inquisitive (KMERI). The document outlines how the library can map their goals to these institutional goals and provide in-class assessments. It provides examples of assessments done in collaboration with courses and lessons learned around relationship building, gathering feedback, and using assessment data to demonstrate the library's value to the university.
Jump Into the Game: How Libraries Can Adapt to Institutional Assessment Plansjcmcintosh
This document discusses how libraries can adapt to institutional assessment plans. It provides an overview of assessment, highlighting the focus areas of regional accreditation bodies like resources, planning, teaching and learning. It also discusses how one university, Otterbein University, formulated their student learning goals of Knowledgeable, Multi-literate, Engaged, Responsible, and Inquisitive (KMERI). The document shows how the library mapped their goals and student learning outcomes to KMERI. It provides examples of in-class assessments done in collaboration with other departments and lessons learned around relationship building, gathering feedback, and demonstrating value to the university.
PBL & Information Literacy: How students interact with information in a PBL s...Lorna Dodd
This document discusses a study on how Problem-Based Learning (PBL) impacts veterinary medicine students' interactions with information and development of information literacy skills at University College Dublin. The study found that PBL encourages students to use the library more and rely on a variety of resources rather than just one or two. Students who spent more time in the library and selected their own materials displayed higher levels of information literacy. The role of the tutor is important, as tutors who directed students to information sources led to lower development of information literacy. The document concludes information literacy should be consciously developed in PBL and librarians should be involved in curriculum development to help students build these important skills.
The document summarizes findings from a collaborative project between Cornell University Library and Columbia University Libraries to better understand how to support doctoral students in the humanities. Key findings from interviews with 45 humanities PhD students include: (1) providing dedicated individual and group study spaces to promote academic and social community; (2) fostering community through centralized referral services and documentation training; (3) providing access to deep research collections through purchase suggestions and improved discovery tools; and (4) offering research, information management, and teaching expertise assistance. Next steps focus on sharing findings to inform library and campus planning and services.
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This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
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Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
Date: May 29, 2024
Tags: Information Security, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, Artificial Intelligence, GDPR
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How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
In Odoo, the chatter is like a chat tool that helps you work together on records. You can leave notes and track things, making it easier to talk with your team and partners. Inside chatter, all communication history, activity, and changes will be displayed.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
Talking at Them Becomes Talking with Them: Moving to an Active Classroom with the Framework for Information Literacy
1. Talking at Them
Becomes
Talking with Them
Moving to an active classroom with the
Framework for Information Literacy
Tania Alekson
Student Experience Librarian
Capilano University
2. CapU Library
• Community college until
2009
• Teaching university, 4800
FTE
• Low-barrier institution (GPA,
$)
• Specialty programs
3. CapU Librarians
• 6 Librarians
• 166 classes 2015/16
• 95 liaison classes
• Up from 52 in 2012
• Adopted Framework last year
• Adopted active teaching
model
4. Search as Strategic
Exploration
Searching for information is often non-linear
and iterative, requiring the evaluation of a
range of information sources and the mental
flexibility to pursue alternate avenues as new
understanding develops.
5. Learning Objectives – pre-Framework
• Understand the range of Library services and hours of service available to them and know where to
access this information online
• Have heard of information literacy as a concept and understand its role in their academic work.
• Understand what assignment planning is.
• Understand the role of topic choice in assignment planning and how to narrow topics to an
appropriate size for their assignment.
• Understand the importance of keywords in research and have practiced identifying and generating
keywords.
• Understand the basic differences between academic and non-academic sources for general topics
and the role various resources can play in their assignments.
• Understand what resources are available in the Library collection, how these relate to resources
available on the internet, and where to both discover and access each type of resource.
• Understand what resources can be discovered with the Discovery box and which can’t.
• Have conducted a search using this tool, including key features.
• Have conducted a practice search in a database not covered by Discovery.
6. Learning Objectives –
post-Framework
• Categorize information resource types according to their value in an academic
environment
• Explain the difference between Google and the library Discovery search
• Break a research question or topic into its main concepts and create a
keyword list for each concept
• Conduct and narrow a keyword search in Discovery
• Refine Discovery search results by date, format, and academic authority
• Identify and access full-text online resources and print resources in Discovery
• Identify their own skills as a researcher
• Give one example of a task with which they might benefit from librarian
guidance
7. Who’s an expert on decolonization?
Draw two authorities that could help you understand
this topic more thoroughly.
What makes each of them an expert?
8. Draw an “expert” activity:
• Directly speaks to Learning Outcome:
• Describe “authority” for your topic
• Discussion starter: academic authority
• Discussion starter: identifying academic work
• Broadens discussion in their work
• Fun with smelly felts!
• Good ice-breaker for groups
9. Who’s an expert on decolonization?
Draw two authorities that could help you understand
this topic more thoroughly.
What makes each of them an expert?
10. Expert 1: Their
ENGL 100 instructor
Expert 2: Their
Indigenous Film
instructor
Has studied deeply
Knows resources
Works at university
Technical knowledge
Cultural knowledge
Personal history in culture
Daughter of a Chief:
alternative authority
11. Incorporating Student Practice
• beyond specific skill acquisition
• the right tool(s) for the goal
• integration of student practice
14. Google is like coffee maker
with no filter.
The library databases are like coffee
maker with filter that blocks all the
coffee bean and makes the best
coffee.
15. Google is like unsorted garbage.
the garbage sorted into bottles,
compost, cans, mixed paper, etc.
The Library database is like
16. Framework Impact
• Clean break from bibliographic instruction,
fully immersed in information literacy
• Facilitates active learning and discussion
• Allows integration of actual student practice
into the classroom
Biggest areas: Bachelor of Business, Arts & Science (university transfer and associate degrees), Film
Specialty programs: Bachelor of Visual Design, Jazz, Motion Picture Production, Tourism, Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism), Music Therapy, Legal Studies, Liberal Studies
No formal faculty research – most faculty are involved in their areas through small business, performance, some write books for public consumption
Biggest areas: Bachelor of Business, Arts & Science (university transfer and associate degrees), Film
Specialty programs: Bachelor of Visual Design, Jazz, Motion Picture Production, Tourism, Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism), Music Therapy, Legal Studies, Liberal Studies
No formal faculty research – most faculty are involved in their areas through small business, performance, some write books for public consumption
Multiple retirements – 5 in 4 years
Tania – Instruction Librarian, focused on the IL standards, introduced learning objectives, tried to move classes from strict demos (one computer, lecture style) to more organic approach to a research assignment (move through various steps of the process, student activities at each stage, purchased iPads so students could search themselves)
Jocelyn – Teaching & Learning Librarian, worked on improving Learning Outcomes, introduced lesson planning en masse, widened variety of activities available and reimagined the classes as more discussion/conversation than demo.
And then the Framework…
Jocelyn hosted a workshop for Librarians in our area to discuss/dissect the Framework, imagine it in our classrooms
Encourage LO development based on frames
Encourage active learning throughout lesson
Assessment built in to some classes (ENGL 100) and encouraged in others
We get the students mostly in 1st or 2nd year
Low-barrier institution + specialty programs = wildly differing research abilities
Research is valued but culture of research is not the same as at a research institution
Search as Strategic Exploration is often a good fit for entry-level classes
Allows for some specific tool development within larger context of “What is research?” discussion.
ENGL 100 LOs before the Framework
Progression through IL skills – a lesson plan
NOT good LOs, our first attempt
Aligned with former standards but weighted to meeting needs of specific assignments, not larger development of skills and concepts
Missing the threshold concept – you know it or you don’t. Not a lot of room for further development
LO’s for ENGL 100 after the Framework
Streamlined
Many of same skills are taught, but different environment
Skills and concepts can be enhanced for deeper learning down the road
Very popular opening exercise, came out of Framework workshop:
Draw an expert
Classroom set-up
Tables arranged in groups of 4, sideways to screen
Most “business” is within the groups, orientation facilitates this
Large flipchart paper and felts on tables when students arrive
Instruction slide, requires minimal explanation; who would you want to get reliable information from to be able to write about this topic? Who has specialized knowledge that would make your paper/project more interesting? How can you cover multiple perspectives and voices that would be impacted by or involved with or have deep knowledge of your topic?
Indigenous Filmmakers cohort, ENGL 100
No previous Library training, no research background
Technical/creative program
ENGL 100 instructor is immersed in indigenizing efforts on campus, set decolonization as the topic for the course.
Reasons this activity is so popular:
Students aren’t intimidated by it. They may take a few minutes to get going, but inevitably someone has ideas to get the ball rolling
Drawing task takes them out of the mindset they have to produce a “perfect” result, gives focus to the discussion, creative element allows participation by those not as verbally comfortable
Always get at least one academic in the crowd, use this as a springboard for lecture/discussion on what is academic authority, why do we care about it, why do instructors insist on academic resources
The characteristics of the academic the students describe in their drawing pre-imagine the criteria for identifying an academic work: advanced degrees, higher learning setting, rigor of research, depth of knowledge in area
Always some great suggestions for more unusual sources, hopefully these give the students ideas when they get into their own research
Opens the possibility of interviews and other more dynamic sources
Students enjoy drawing and playing with the felts, creates a relaxed atmosphere in the classroom
the conversation seems much more relaxed and free, more participation from all members than other kinds of discussions
Going back to example from Indigenous Filmmakers ENGL 100 class…
One group’s efforts
Creative spirit evident – great likenesses!
Also made notes, not shown here
Brought out exactly the kinds of authorities I might have suggested in a lecture, but these were their own ideas
Contextualized in their own frame of knowledge but expandable to other sources they have access to
Characterizations spot on – clearly identified why these would be good experts for their paper
Searching as Strategic Exploration
Framework concept: Identify interested parties, such as scholars, organizations, governments, and industries, which might produce information about a topic and determine how to access that information.
Searching as Strategic Exploration
Framework concept: Match information needs and search strategies to search tools
Not only allows for broader, richer discussion but allows Librarians to incorporate actual practice into our lessons
Can’t fight it – need to contextualize it
When is the students’ natural inclination, to go straight to Google, for example, a good choice? What do they benefit from it? When is it not the best place to go?
Validates their experience but allows for change of habits going forward
My class: show this slide and get them to come up with statements about Google and the Library Collection (or Discovery) on post its
They do this before and after we demo & practice with Discovery
Tailor the slide to the example topic. This is violent video games.
Jocelyn has built another activity that has produced some very interesting results.
Create a metaphor to explain the difference between Google and the library databases – can substitute Library collection or discovery.
Double duty – student learning and we’ll be using some of these for a Library marketing campaign next fall!
The framework has allowed for a different conversation around Library instruction to emerge. No longer so hung up in tool-based, lecture/demo classes
Fits with student success model developing on our campus and in our library
Discussions are livelier and less of a chore the students have to get through
Some issues: are the students coming away with the information we want them to have. Quality of discussion can vary from class to class and pacing means there is often not time to correct erroneous information
Validation of student research behaviours while providing an alternate path that they will hopefully adopt when appropriate
The framework has allowed for a different conversation around Library instruction to emerge. No longer so hung up in tool-based, lecture/demo classes
Fits with student success model developing on our campus and in our library
Discussions are livelier and less of a chore the students have to get through
Some issues: are the students coming away with the information we want them to have. Quality of discussion can vary from class to class and pacing means there is often not time to correct erroneous information
Validation of student research behaviours while providing an alternate path that they will hopefully adopt when appropriate
The framework has allowed for a different conversation around Library instruction to emerge. No longer so hung up in tool-based, lecture/demo classes
Fits with student success model developing on our campus and in our library
Discussions are livelier and less of a chore the students have to get through
Some issues: are the students coming away with the information we want them to have. Quality of discussion can vary from class to class and pacing means there is often not time to correct erroneous information
Validation of student research behaviours while providing an alternate path that they will hopefully adopt when appropriate