How to teach : a practical guide for librarians
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How to teach : a practical guide for librarians
(Practical guides for librarians, no. 1)
Rowman & Littlefield, 2014
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Designed for any librarian who needs to teach either one person at a time or an entire class, How to Teach is a stand-alone guide to becoming proficient in teaching users how to access, evaluate, and use information. Covering both face-to-face and online teaching and learning, the book:
*gives you just enough background on learning theory, how to plan good instruction, and how to deliver it.
*helps you assess the advantages and disadvantages of face-to-face and online instruction and selecting the best mode for your content.
*Illustrates instructional strategies to employ and provides model lesson plans for creating online and face-to-face instruction.
*highlights ways of using individualized instruction either by itself or as a complement to other teaching. Examples include how to create LibGuides and videos.
*features lesson plans with step-by-step instructions and hands on ways to create objectives, present activities, and evaluate instruction.
This book is designed for all librarians and library staff who teach as part of their role and library school students new to teaching.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Teaching to Learn
Objectives
Introduction
What is Learning?
General Learning Theories
How Children Learn
How Adults Learn
Library Learning Theory
Information Search Process (ISP)
Merrill's Principles
Key Points about Learning
Learning Style Theories
Key Points
Exercises: Now You Try It...
References
Further Reading
Chapter 2. Planning Instruction
Objectives
Today's Libraries
Today's Librarians
What is Instructional Design?
Instructional Design Models
ARCS Model
The ADDIE Model
Bloom's Taxonomy
Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction
Step 1: Analysis
Step 2: Design
Step 3: Development
Step 4: Implementation
Step 5: Evaluation
Lesson Plan: Applying Gagne's Events of Instruction
Step 1: Prepare for Learning and Motivating the Students
Step 2: Be Clear about What is to be Learned
Step 3: Integrate New Material into Existing Knowledge
Step 4: Present a Stimulus
Step 5: Provide Guidance
Step 6: Elicit Responses
Step 7: Provide Feedback
Step 8: Assess Performance
Step 9: Enhance Retention and Transfer
Key Points
Exercises: Now You Try It...
References
Further Reading
Chapter 3. Implementing Instruction
Objectives
Instruction Librarians -- Trainer, Instructor, Coach, or Facilitator?
Characteristics of Successful Instruction
Best Practices for Instruction Librarians
Delivering Instruction
Instruction for Libraries
Creating Instruction
Planning the Lesson
Designing the Instruction
Step-by-Step Plan
Step 1: Plan the Lesson
Step 2: Write Objectives
Step 3: Get Learners Connected
Step 4: Chunk, Show, and Tell the Content
Step 5: Involve Learners
Step 6: Create Handouts
Step 7: Evaluate the Learning with an Action Plan
Key Points: Taking an Action Approach
Exercises: Now You Try It...
References
Further Reading
Chapter 4. Types of Instruction
Objectives
How to Design, Create, and Deliver Training
Identifying Instructional Types
First Principles of Instruction
Types of Instruction
Direct Instruction
Learner-centered Instruction
Independent Learning
Modes to Deliver Instruction
Face-to-Face Training
Classroom Instruction
Workshops
One-on-One Interactive Instruction
Small Group Work
Online Instruction
Self-paced Instruction
Tap Other Sources of Training
Key Points
Exercises: Now You Try It...
References
Further Reading
Chapter 5. Face-to-Face Presentations
Objectives
Getting Ready for Face-to-Face Training: What Should You Consider?
Your Presence Counts
Make Visuals Work for You
Handouts
Instructional Strategies
Selecting a Topic for the Academic Workshop
What is Information Literacy?
Evaluation Criteria
Lesson Plan Model on Evaluating Web Sources
Step 1: Conduct a Needs Assessment
Step 2: Write the Lesson Goal and Objectives
Lesson Goal
Lesson Objectives
Step 3: Create the Instruction
Introduce the Workshop
Begin the Warm-Up Exercise
Conduct Part 1: Evaluation Criteria
Conduct Part 2: Website Evaluation
Conduct Part 3: Social Media Evaluation
Provide Follow-up: The Next Step... Step 4: Evaluate Performance
Step 5: Summary and Wrap-up
Lesson Plan Model - Small Group Instruction in the Public Library
Session 1. Learning about Blogs
Step 1: Lesson Prep Work
Step 2: Write Lesson Goal and Objectives
Step 3: Introduce the Lesson
Step 4: Create the Instruction
Session 2. Working with Blogs
Step 5: Follow-up
Step 6: Evaluate the Results
Key Points
Exercises: Now You Try It...
References
Further Reading
Chapter 6. Online Instruction
Objectives
What is e-Learning?
Forms of e-Learning
Why Use e-Learning?
Advantages and Disadvantages of Webinars for a Library and its Patrons
Benefits of Online Learning
Challenges of Online Learning
Who Should Take Online Classes
Instructor as Facilitator
Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Instruction
Synchronous Instruction
Examples of Synchronous Online Learning
Example 1: Academic Library Blended Learning
Example 2: In-service Online Workshops
Example 3: Virtual Academic Information Literacy Course
Creating Synchronous E-Learning Lessons
Tips for Designing Synchronous Instruction
Asynchronous Instruction
Examples of Asynchronous, Self-directed Learning
Example 1: Shoreline Community College Library Technology Center
Example 2: Academic Self-directed Tutorial
Example 3: Public Library Online Course
Creating Asynchronous, Self-Paced Instruction
Step 1: Consider the Design
Step 2: Assess Needs to Develop the Content
Step 3: Decide on the Content of the Self-paced Course or Material
Step 4: Outline the Content
Step 5: Select Learner Activities
Step 6: Storyboard How the Course Will Look
Step 7: Use Software to Create the Material
Step 8: Evaluate the Course
Key Points
Exercises: Now You Try It...
References
Further Reading
Chapter 7. Synchronous Instruction
Objectives
Characteristics of Successful Webinars
Creating Synchronous, E-Learning Lessons
Planning Your Online Instruction
Step 1: Determine the Type of Instruction to Use
Step 2: Assemble Your Team
Step 3: Determine the Format
Step 4: Plan Your Visuals
Selecting Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Blackboard
WebEx
Moodle
Adobe (R) Acrobat (TM) Connect Pro
Tegrity
Tips for the Instructor
Preparing to Teach Virtual Sessions
Introductory Online Lesson
Step 1: Select an Activity
Step 2: Write Goal and Objectives
Goal
Objectives
Step 3: Pre-planning Your Course
Step 4: Begin the Learning Activities
Activity 1: Identify and use the Blackboard LMS Features
Activity 2: Identify Copyright Violations and Legal Uses
Step 5: Evaluate What Was Learned
e-Learning Strategies
Virtual Lesson Plan for Special Libraries
Step 1: Write General Goals and Specific Objectives
Goals
Objectives
Step 2: Gather Materials
Step 3: Create Sample Activities
Activities to Introduce the Lessons
Activities to Use During Lesson 1
Activities to Use During Lesson 2
Activities to Use During Lesson 3
Step 4: Evaluate What Was Learned
Key Points
Exercises: Now You Try It...
References
Further Reading
Chapter 8. Asynchronous Instruction
Objectives
Types of Self-paced Materials
Considerations When Using Video
Advantages
Disadvantages
Video as a Teaching Tool
Pre-planning the Video
Using Video Software
Beginning Production
Publishing the Video
Online Search Aids
LibGuides
LibGuide Models for Special, Academic, and Public Libraries
Pinterest
Other Materials
Video Lesson
Preproduction: Getting Started with Video
Step 1: Identify Goals and Objectives for the Video
Step 2: Review Materials
Step 3: Create a Storyboard and Script
Step 4: Create the Video Using Captivate
Step 5: Test and Revise the Video
Step 6: Putting It All Together
Step 7: Evaluate What Was Learned
LibGuide Lesson: Integrating Modes of Instruction
Workshop 1
Step 1: Preplanning the Workshop
Step 2: Introduce the First Workshop
Step 3: Begin the Warm-Up Exercise
Step 4: Conduct Part 1 of the Workshop
Step 5: Follow-up - The Next Step
Webinar 1
Step 1: Work through Activity 1
Step 2: Begin Activity 2 in Groups
Step 3: Return to Main Room for Activity 3
Step 4: Present Demonstration
Step 5: Wrap up the Webinar
Webinar 2
Step 1: Start Creating the LibGuide
Step 2: Review LibGuide as a Whole Class
Step 3: Wrap up the Webinar
Workshop 2
Step 1: Review Final Project
Step 2: Evaluate What Was Learned
Key Points
Exercises: Now You Try It...
References
Further Reading
Chapter 9. What's Ahead for the Instruction Librarian?
What to Expect
Promote Library Services and Programs
References
Further Reading
Index
About the Author
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Teaching to Learn
Objectives
Introduction
What is Learning?
General Learning Theories
How Children Learn
How Adults Learn
Library Learning Theory
Information Search Process (ISP)
Merrill's Principles
Key Points about Learning
Learning Style Theories
Key Points
Exercises: Now You Try It...
References
Further Reading
Chapter 2. Planning Instruction
Objectives
Today's Libraries
Today's Librarians
What is Instructional Design?
Instructional Design Models
ARCS Model
The ADDIE Model
Bloom's Taxonomy
Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction
Step 1: Analysis
Step 2: Design
Step 3: Development
Step 4: Implementation
Step 5: Evaluation
Lesson Plan: Applying Gagne's Events of Instruction
Step 1: Prepare for Learning and Motivating the Students
Step 2: Be Clear about What is to be Learned
Step 3: Integrate New Material into Existing Knowledge
Step 4: Present a Stimulus
Step 5: Provide Guidance
Step 6: Elicit Responses
Step 7: Provide Feedback
Step 8: Assess Performance
Step 9: Enhance Retention and Transfer
Key Points
Exercises: Now You Try It...
References
Further Reading
Chapter 3. Implementing Instruction
Objectives
Instruction Librarians -- Trainer, Instructor, Coach, or Facilitator?
Characteristics of Successful Instruction
Best Practices for Instruction Librarians
Delivering Instruction
Instruction for Libraries
Creating Instruction
Planning the Lesson
Designing the Instruction
Step-by-Step Plan
Step 1: Plan the Lesson
Step 2: Write Objectives
Step 3: Get Learners Connected
Step 4: Chunk, Show, and Tell the Content
Step 5: Involve Learners
Step 6: Create Handouts
Step 7: Evaluate the Learning with an Action Plan
Key Points: Taking an Action Approach
Exercises: Now You Try It...
References
Further Reading
Chapter 4. Types of Instruction
Objectives
How to Design, Create, and Deliver Training
Identifying Instructional Types
First Principles of Instruction
Types of Instruction
Direct Instruction
Learner-centered Instruction
Independent Learning
Modes to Deliver Instruction
Face-to-Face Training
Classroom Instruction
Workshops
One-on-One Interactive Instruction
Small Group Work
Online Instruction
Self-paced Instruction
Tap Other Sources of Training
Key Points
Exercises: Now You Try It...
References
Further Reading
Chapter 5. Face-to-Face Presentations
Objectives
Getting Ready for Face-to-Face Training: What Should You Consider?
Your Presence Counts
Make Visuals Work for You
Handouts
Instructional Strategies
Selecting a Topic for the Academic Workshop
What is Information Literacy?
Evaluation Criteria
Lesson Plan Model on Evaluating Web Sources
Step 1: Conduct a Needs Assessment
Step 2: Write the Lesson Goal and Objectives
Lesson Goal
Lesson Objectives
Step 3: Create the Instruction
Introduce the Workshop
Begin the Warm-Up Exercise
Conduct Part 1: Evaluation Criteria
Conduct Part 2: Website Evaluation
Conduct Part 3: Social Media Evaluation
Provide Follow-up: The Next Step... Step 4: Evaluate Performance
Step 5: Summary and Wrap-up
Lesson Plan Model - Small Group Instruction in the Public Library
Session 1. Learning about Blogs
Step 1: Lesson Prep Work
Step 2: Write Lesson Goal and Objectives
Step 3: Introduce the Lesson
Step 4: Create the Instruction
Session 2. Working with Blogs
Step 5: Follow-up
Step 6: Evaluate the Results
Key Points
Exercises: Now You Try It...
References
Further Reading
Chapter 6. Online Instruction
Objectives
What is e-Learning?
Forms of e-Learning
Why Use e-Learning?
Advantages and Disadvantages of Webinars for a Library and its Patrons
Benefits of Online Learning
Challenges of Online Learning
Who Should Take Online Classes
Instructor as Facilitator
Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Instruction
Synchronous Instruction
Examples of Synchronous Online Learning
Example 1: Academic Library Blended Learning
Example 2: In-service Online Workshops
Example 3: Virtual Academic Information Literacy Course
Creating Synchronous E-Learning Lessons
Tips for Designing Synchronous Instruction
Asynchronous Instruction
Examples of Asynchronous, Self-directed Learning
Example 1: Shoreline Community College Library Technology Center
Example 2: Academic Self-directed Tutorial
Example 3: Public Library Online Course
Creating Asynchronous, Self-Paced Instruction
Step 1: Consider the Design
Step 2: Assess Needs to Develop the Content
Step 3: Decide on the Content of the Self-paced Course or Material
Step 4: Outline the Content
Step 5: Select Learner Activities
Step 6: Storyboard How the Course Will Look
Step 7: Use Software to Create the Material
Step 8: Evaluate the Course
Key Points
Exercises: Now You Try It...
References
Further Reading
Chapter 7. Synchronous Instruction
Objectives
Characteristics of Successful Webinars
Creating Synchronous, E-Learning Lessons
Planning Your Online Instruction
Step 1: Determine the Type of Instruction to Use
Step 2: Assemble Your Team
Step 3: Determine the Format
Step 4: Plan Your Visuals
Selecting Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Blackboard
WebEx
Moodle
Adobe (R) Acrobat (TM) Connect Pro
Tegrity
Tips for the Instructor
Preparing to Teach Virtual Sessions
Introductory Online Lesson
Step 1: Select an Activity
Step 2: Write Goal and Objectives
Goal
Objectives
Step 3: Pre-planning Your Course
Step 4: Begin the Learning Activities
Activity 1: Identify and use the Blackboard LMS Features
Activity 2: Identify Copyright Violations and Legal Uses
Step 5: Evaluate What Was Learned
e-Learning Strategies
Virtual Lesson Plan for Special Libraries
Step 1: Write General Goals and Specific Objectives
Goals
Objectives
Step 2: Gather Materials
Step 3: Create Sample Activities
Activities to Introduce the Lessons
Activities to Use During Lesson 1
Activities to Use During Lesson 2
Activities to Use During Lesson 3
Step 4: Evaluate What Was Learned
Key Points
Exercises: Now You Try It...
References
Further Reading
Chapter 8. Asynchronous Instruction
Objectives
Types of Self-paced Materials
Considerations When Using Video
Advantages
Disadvantages
Video as a Teaching Tool
Pre-planning the Video
Using Video Software
Beginning Production
Publishing the Video
Online Search Aids
LibGuides
LibGuide Models for Special, Academic, and Public Libraries
Pinterest
Other Materials
Video Lesson
Preproduction: Getting Started with Video
Step 1: Identify Goals and Objectives for the Video
Step 2: Review Materials
Step 3: Create a Storyboard and Script
Step 4: Create the Video Using Captivate
Step 5: Test and Revise the Video
Step 6: Putting It All Together
Step 7: Evaluate What Was Learned
LibGuide Lesson: Integrating Modes of Instruction
Workshop 1
Step 1: Preplanning the Workshop
Step 2: Introduce the First Workshop
Step 3: Begin the Warm-Up Exercise
Step 4: Conduct Part 1 of the Workshop
Step 5: Follow-up - The Next Step
Webinar 1
Step 1: Work through Activity 1
Step 2: Begin Activity 2 in Groups
Step 3: Return to Main Room for Activity 3
Step 4: Present Demonstration
Step 5: Wrap up the Webinar
Webinar 2
Step 1: Start Creating the LibGuide
Step 2: Review LibGuide as a Whole Class
Step 3: Wrap up the Webinar
Workshop 2
Step 1: Review Final Project
Step 2: Evaluate What Was Learned
Key Points
Exercises: Now You Try It...
References
Further Reading
Chapter 9. What's Ahead for the Instruction Librarian?
What to Expect
Promote Library Services and Programs
References
Further Reading
Index
About the Author
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