Synchronised training for distance learners

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Bernadette Martin

Synchronous technologies

• Significantly add to social presence • Provide ‘human feel’ • Nurture sense of belonging [1]

[1] Kear, K., Chetwynd, F., Williams, J., Donelan, H. (2012) 'Web conferencing for synchronous online tutorials: Perspectives of tutors using a new medium', Computers and Education, 58 (3) pp. 953-963

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LibTeachMeet 12 June 2014

LibTeachMeet 12 June 2014

Promotion and deliveryHosted Advertised Recording

Generic Library VLE Library website No

Targeted Module website Module website Yes

Targeted Generic Library VLE Library website, but promoted to students on specific module

No

LibTeachMeet 12 June 2014

LibTeachMeet 12 June 2014

Positives • Overcomes geographical boundaries• Provides the right skills at the right time• Recorded sessions a valuable resource for tutors

and students to refer to• Raises visibility of the library• Enables collaboration with faculty

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Challenges• Technical issues • No visual clues (facial expression/body language)• High attendance can mean less interaction• Harder to improvise with pre-loaded session plan• High levels of off topic student chat may need to

be managed• Distractions in students’ own environments

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LibTeachMeet 12 June 2014

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