Preparing for Library Instruction in the EClassroom

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Preparing for Library Instruction in the
E-Classroom
Presented by Robert J. Lackie
Assistant Professor-Librarian, Rider
University and Kevin Whalen
Graduate Student, The College of New Jersey

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Overview

• Identify your learning styles and others
• Characteristics of E-Classrooms
• E-Classroom structure issues
• E-Classroom training requirements
• Training methods in E-Classrooms

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Objectives

• By the end of this session, you will be able to
• - Describe characteristics of E-Classrooms
• - Analyze E-Classroom training requirements
• - Compare E-Classroom training methods

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Characteristics of Adult Learners

• Impatient learners, urgency
• Definite needs, several goals
• Need quick success
• Have experience to share
• Fearful of embarrassment
• Easily frustrated

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Time to Exercise!

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Types of Computer Users

• Reflective Learners
• Conceptual Learner
• Practical Learners
• Creative Learners
• Note Computer Users slide info courtesy of
  Kathleen Stacey, NJTTT Hands-on Technology
  Training, CJRLC, March 1998

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Reflective Learners

• Look at things subjectively
• How does this relate to me my job?
• Active participants
• Have lots of comments and questions
• Why do I have to learn DOS if I never use it?

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Conceptual Learners

• Need more detail
• Take prolific notes
• Want the whole picture
• Keep asking questions until they have all the
  information they need Why are we learning only
  four features? What about the other seven?

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Practical Learners

• Just the facts, maam.
• Look out for shortcuts
• Want to do, not listen to lecture
• Look for ways to transfer back to job
• You sure we need all four features?

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Creative Learners

• Love to play, hate to be bored
• Need lots of unguided practice
• What if....?
• Have difficulty with established learning
  structure Can I use the spreadsheet for word
  processing?

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Definition of an E-Classroom

• Primary teaching methods and training aids
  involve the use of computers
• Not just a classroom to teach computers
• But a classroom in which computers are used for
  teaching

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Types of E-Classrooms (ECs)

• Demonstration computer with projection
• Demonstration computer with projection and
  separate learner workstations

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EC Type 1 Demonstration

• Trainers teaching methods and aids are
  computer-based (i.e., Web, PowerPoint)
• Learners do NOT have own computers
• Learners have line of sight to trainer
• Computer projection methods may vary

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EC Type 2 Workstations

• Same as EC Type 1, but
• - Separate learner computer workstations are
  available
• - Learners make use of the workstations to
  practice or reinforce the lesson

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Training in
E-Classrooms

• Advantages of EC Type 1, demo
• - Cover more in a shorter time
• - Can use exercises at a later time
• - Much quicker to plan and prepare
• Disadvantages of EC Type 1, demo
• - Learner retention is usually less
• - Subject to working computers, Internet, etc.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Training in
E-Classrooms

• Advantages of EC Type 2, hands-on
• - Get to try exercises
• - Better learning through practice
• - Can see examples better
• Disadvantages of EC Type 2, hands-on
• - Slow - takes more time to plan and teach
• - Subject to working computers, Internet, etc.

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Time to Exercise!

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Classroom Structure Issues

• Physical arrangement of computers
• Line of sight
• Open and closed classrooms
• Types of computers/software/telecom.

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Classroom Structure Issues

• Ground rules Traditional vs. EC
• Training Assistant
• Other possible issues?

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Analyzing Training Requirements

• Computers as Training Aids
• Flowchart courtesy of Peter J. Bromberg, SJRLC
  and Robert Lackie, Rider Libraries

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Importance of Planning

• E-Classrooms as Teaching Tools
  Planning/Conducting Instruction Flowchart

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Assess

• Know Training Environment.
• - Training Space
• visibility, set-up, lighting, etc.
• - Equipment
• types of computers, software compatibility,
  Internet connection, projectors, etc.

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Choose Methods / Tools

• Evaluate Choose ...
• - Training Methods lecture, demo,
  
• hands-on? Combination?
• - Presentation Tools live or captured web
  pages? PowerPoint software?

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Presentation Equipment

• Use only if you feel comfortable
• Test in time to fix it if it doesnt work
• Get specific feedback on equipment
• Address audience, not equipment
• Youre the presenter, not the equipment

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Create Back Up Plans

• Create at Least One Back Up.
• - Handouts
• - Transparencies
• - Post presentation to web site
• - Save in various formats
• - Bring your own laptop

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Prepare to Teach

• On Day of Instruction
• - Get there EARLY !
• - Talk to your "techie" contact
• - Test presentation
• - Test back up presentation
• - Use a Teaching Assistant

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Evaluate
Self Class Evaluation - Quality of
presentation - Appropriateness of methods -
Usefulness of training aids - Areas for
improvement - Visuals and auditories OK?
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Re - Examine / Reflect
Re-examine Training Methods Aids. - Meet
learning objectives ? - Transfer to other
environments ? - Back ups needed ? - Any
avoidable problems ? - Go back to 1
Assess - as needed
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Types of Training Methods

• Lecture Method
• - Computer as fancy overhead
• - Only have one demonstration computer
• trainer-support variation
• group-support variation
• Note Only option available in an EC without
  separate learner workstations

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Types of Training Methods

• Demonstration Method followed by Hands-on
  Practice
• - 10-25 minute chunks
• - Session may seem choppy
• - Control of session
• - Group dynamics vary

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Time to Exercise!

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Hands-on Worksheet

• Focuses on the
  important aspects of planning instruction

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Hands-on Worksheet

• Who are the Learners ?
• What is the Content ?
• The Level ?
• What are the Timing Issues ?
• Where will the training be
  conducted ?

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Hands-on Worksheet

• Objectives

By the end of the session, learners will
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Ideas, Tips, and Tricks!

• Preview the presentation
• Obtain log-on instructions
• Bookmark URLs
• Minimize windows
• Use lab assistants

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Ideas, Tips, and Tricks!

• Survey class prior to instruction
• Shut off monitors while
  lecturing
• Face the class
• Limit use of the lecture method
  

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Ideas, Tips, and Tricks!

• Use Familiar Games, Competitions, Treasure
  Hunts to Engage Learners
• Great for
  Assessing Learning

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Conclusion

• There isnt one perfect way
• Consider learning teaching styles
• Be flexible imaginative
• Evaluate make changes
• Feedback.Feedback
  Feedbackget it!

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Summary

• Learning styles and others
• Characteristics of E-Classrooms
• E-Classroom structure issues
• E-Classroom training requirements
• Training methods in E-Classrooms

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Preparing for Library Instruction in the
E-Classroom
http//library.rider.edu/scholarly/rlackie/eclass/
11-21-2003.ppt
rlackie_at_rider.edu whalen47_at_msn.com
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