creating online education for librarians anywhere, any time, any device: the success at sjsu slis
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In the context of learning and sharing as key benefits of the global community, this session looks at a variety of global platforms and their effectiveness for fostering learning and sharing knowledge. It looks at the tools and practices for dealing with the challenges of enhancing those and other plaforms in the future. Sponsored by IFLA Information Technology, Knowledge Management,and Continuing Professional Development & Workplace Learning Sections. IFLA 2010 Annual Conference, Gothenburg, Sweden.TRANSCRIPT
Creating Online Education for Librarians Anywhere, Any Time, Any Device: The Success at SJSU SLIS
Cindy Hill
IFLA 201013 August, 2010Gothenburg, Sweden
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Member, School of Library & Information Science (SLIS) Advisory Council 2000-2010San Jose State University (SJSU), California
Cindy Hill
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Thank You and Acknowledgements
Debbie FairesAssistant Director for Distance Learning SJSU SLIS
Dr. William FisherProfessorSJSU SLIS
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About SJSU SLIS
• Accredited by the American Library Association and NCATE
• Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report
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SJSU SLIS Mission
The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) educates professionals and develops leaders who organize, manage and enable the effective use of information and ideas in order to contribute to the well-being of our communities.
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Campus Photos
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
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Home page (screenshot from open house or use live view)
Our “Online Campus”
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Student Locations
Map of current students (from Ken’s retirement )
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Our Move to Online Courses
Driven by student demand
– No geographic requirements
– Flexible timing
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Tools for Online Training
Course home (Learning Management System or other tool)
Recorded content
Web conferencing
Mobile initiatives
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Look into a Course
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Organized in Units
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Unit Content
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Tools for Recorded Content
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Web Conferencing
Synchronous
More connected, less isolated
Group work, meetings
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Web Conferencing Tools
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Free Web Conferencing Tools
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Mobile Devices
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Mobile Devices
TextText
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Mobile Devices
TextTextmp3mp3
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Mobile Devices
TextTextmp3mp3
Share PhotosShare Photos
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Distance Learning
•Benefits
•Myths
•Personal requirements for success
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Distance Learning
•Synchronous
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•Asynchronous
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Social Networking
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Immersive Environments
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Banned Books Week Event
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How do you use the library in an online class?
• Online resources: journal articles, databases
• Library liaison: consult by e-mail, meet online, customized resources
“Distance is a perception”Debbie Faires
Assistant Director for Distance Learning
SJSU SLIS
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SJSU SLIS Notable Strengths:
•Infrastructure, Innovative Technology, Tools•Experience in Distance Learning
•Faculty Collegiality and Support for Risk-taking•Part-time Faculty/Faculty Institute•Student Numbers
•Entrepreneurial Spirit•Innovation, Nimbleness, Flexibility•Governance Model
Thank You.