On-Demand Pedagogy: Independent Training for LIS

Online Instructors

Anne McKinneyWISE Visiting Coordinator of Instructional Design

ALISE 2009 WISE Workshop

WISE Pedagogy Workshop History

Introduction to Online Pedagogy Free workshop for LIS Began in 2005 with Pat Lawton and Peggy Brown, then

Anne McKinney 2 weeks, later became 3-week workshop

Moodle course structure Hosted by the LEEP online GSLIS program, Illinois Discussion-based exercises on pedagogical topics Synchronous session Group project

What Went Well

High demand for enrollment Workshop advertised through WISE schools

and on JESSE Seats filled up usually within 24 hours of

announcement; higher interest than seats available

137 registered in 8 sessions from July 2007 - September 2008

66 from WISE schools 71 from other institutions

Great enthusiasm among participants

Areas Needing Improvement

Meeting the high demand for enrollment Timing during semesters for full participation

from students & faculty Addressing course content to participants

with varying levels of experience in online teaching

New Model: On-Demand Website

Designed for independent learning All-asynchronous, no schedule or deadlines

Free access learning module No enrollment necessary Open to all LIS educators & students at no cost Sponsored by the WISE Consortium & UIUC LEEP

Confluence Wiki product Read-only sequence of web pages http://introductiononlinepedagogy.pbworks.com Links to external resources

On-Demand Format

Seven Modules covering online pedagogy: Introduction & Overview Course Website Basics Communicating With Your Students Developing Reciprocity & Cooperation Among

Students Planning the Path to Learning Achieving High Expectations Wrapping Up

Challenge of On-Demand Learning

Absence of collaborative learning:

“Key to the [distance] learning process are the interactions among students themselves, the interactions between faculty and students, and the collaboration in learning that results from these interactions.” (Palloff and Pratt 2007)

“Exercising Your Knowledge”

WISE Pedagogy forums in phpBB Accompaniment to the read-only website Exercises in each module linked to forums Promotes critical thinking, discussion,

feedback http://www.wisepedagogy.com/newtricks

Continuing Education

Forums offer open-access beyond introductory training Voluntary participation; join anytime Ongoing community of LIS learners and

educators of all experience levels welcome Still shrink-wrapped: don’t be afraid to start

discussion Feedback on the website & forums is

encouraged!