This document summarizes Stephen Abram's presentation on the value of libraries. Some key points that are changing include books, media, mobility, collections, and libraries. Everything connected to our world is changing rapidly. Libraries are no longer just physical spaces but are also virtual. Patrons have also changed and include a variety of different groups. The future will see more emphasis on virtual library services and resources as technology continues to advance.
Using the learning cycle to engage students in ILMarcia Rapchak
A 2008 article found in Psychological Science in the Public Interest by Pashler, McDaniel, Rohrer, and Bjork titled “Learning Styles: Concepts and Evidence” shows that tailoring instruction to match a student’s learning style preference does not result in better acquisition of the ideas presented (p. 112). The implications of this claim for the Fleming VAK (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) Model, along with other learning style models, must be considered for library instruction. Instead of trying to identify and teach to specific learning styles, we can work to integrate a variety of learning preferences to create engaging lesson plans that employ active learning. One way to do this is to use experiential learning, and, more specifically, David Kolb’s Learning Cycle in instruction. This method allows instructors to provide students with a variety of learning activities within a class without focusing on one single learning style.
Mobile Teaching And Learning: Engaging Students And Measuring ImpactEDUCAUSE
The ELI’s research on mobile learning brings together a collection of best practices, case studies, and research on mobile technologies’ potential to engage students and enhance learning. Using your own local mobile learning initiatives or pilots, we’ll review and apply strategies and methodologies to help measure the impact of mobile tools on teaching and learning. As we review these approaches and measurement frameworks, participants will consider their challenges/opportunities in these areas and what research might be useful to advance their mobility work. This talk is part of the BNN Future of the Academy Speaker Series co-sponsored by NERCOMP, the National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education (NITLE), and the Boston Library Consortium (BLC).
NISO Virtual Conference: Expanding the Assessment Toolbox: Blending the Old and New Assessment Practices
Keynote Address: The Value of Library-Provided Content: Assessing Usage and Demonstrating Impact
Megan Oakleaf, Associate Professor of Library and Information Science, iSchool at Syracuse University
Using the learning cycle to engage students in ILMarcia Rapchak
A 2008 article found in Psychological Science in the Public Interest by Pashler, McDaniel, Rohrer, and Bjork titled “Learning Styles: Concepts and Evidence” shows that tailoring instruction to match a student’s learning style preference does not result in better acquisition of the ideas presented (p. 112). The implications of this claim for the Fleming VAK (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) Model, along with other learning style models, must be considered for library instruction. Instead of trying to identify and teach to specific learning styles, we can work to integrate a variety of learning preferences to create engaging lesson plans that employ active learning. One way to do this is to use experiential learning, and, more specifically, David Kolb’s Learning Cycle in instruction. This method allows instructors to provide students with a variety of learning activities within a class without focusing on one single learning style.
Mobile Teaching And Learning: Engaging Students And Measuring ImpactEDUCAUSE
The ELI’s research on mobile learning brings together a collection of best practices, case studies, and research on mobile technologies’ potential to engage students and enhance learning. Using your own local mobile learning initiatives or pilots, we’ll review and apply strategies and methodologies to help measure the impact of mobile tools on teaching and learning. As we review these approaches and measurement frameworks, participants will consider their challenges/opportunities in these areas and what research might be useful to advance their mobility work. This talk is part of the BNN Future of the Academy Speaker Series co-sponsored by NERCOMP, the National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education (NITLE), and the Boston Library Consortium (BLC).
NISO Virtual Conference: Expanding the Assessment Toolbox: Blending the Old and New Assessment Practices
Keynote Address: The Value of Library-Provided Content: Assessing Usage and Demonstrating Impact
Megan Oakleaf, Associate Professor of Library and Information Science, iSchool at Syracuse University
Student engagement and library use:an examination of attitudes towards use o...İlkay Holt
Cribb, Gulcin and Holt, Ilkay, "Student Engagement and Library Use: An Examination of Attitudes Towards Use of Libraries and Information amongst Undergraduate Students at a Turkish University Library" (2012).
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1. The Value of the Library Experience: Priceless Stephen Abram, MLS Texas State Library Austin TX Feb. 24, 2011
2. Economic Change and Challenges These slides are available at Stephen’s Lighthouse blog
3. We Only Get So Many Once-in-a-Lifetime Chances To Do Great Things
4. Welcome Questions for Today: Is this the end of libraries as we know them? Whither learning, community, support? What is actually changing? Do people still value the book? Where is all this change taking us? What is the role for librarians and all types of libraries in our info-future?
24. Chefs, counsellors, teachers, magicians Librarians play a vital role in building the critical connections between information , knowledge and learning.
28. 6 Things have Changed . . A LOT! Cardholders, Users, Members, Patrons, Clients, Customers, Learners, Students, Scholars, Researchers, Teachers, Professors Books & Media & Collections Mobility Learning & Research Government The History of Unintended Consequences & Unpredictability
29. “Strategy is a Choice. . . To be a victim and feel these changes are fated and blamestorm OR Create the future we need and take collective responsibility for the conversation and development of the future.” Find Reasons not Excuses.
68. 71% of instructors that rated student engagement levels as “high” as a result of using technology in courses.
69. 71% of students who are employed full-time and 77% of students who are employed part-time prefer more technology-based tools in the classroom.
70. 79% of instructors and 86 percent of students have seen the average level of engagement improve over the last year as they have increased their use of digital educational tools.
71. 87% of students believe online libraries and databases have had the most significant impact on their overall learning.
72. 62% identify blogs, wikis, and other online authoring tools while 59% identify YouTube and recorded lectures.
73. E-books and e-textbooks impact overall learning among 50% of students surveyed, while 42% of students identify online portals.
74. 44% of instructors believe that online libraries and databases will have the greatest impact on student engagement.
75. 32% of instructors identify e-textbooks and 30% identify interactive homework solutions as having the potential to improve engagement and learning outcomes. (e-readers was 11%)
76. 49% of students believe that online libraries and databases will have the greatest impact on student engagement.
179. Strategic Thinking for Libraries Choosing a Future Setting Phased Priorities Making Choices Taking Action Doing the Next Step Adjusting Tactics with Experience Seeking Feedback and Adjusting Measuring Progress
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181. Majority of library use will be virtual – yes even rural! And especially academic courses.
182. Majority of Non-fiction Book circulation will be e-books and Fiction will split 50/50 – digital/print