Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Sit Still and LEARN.

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Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org

Sit Still and LEARN

W, W, H

What – What online learning isWhy – So you can determine if and when you should try it and CHANGEHow – in this room, talking, listening, sharing, experimenting

What is learning?

Learning is change in an individual, due to the acquisition of habits, knowledge and attitudes, and interactions in the individual’s environment which fulfill a need.

Knowles, Malcolm S., Elwood F. Holton, III and Richard A. Swanson. The Adult Learner. Houston, TX: Gulf Publishing, 1998, p. 12.

What have you learned lately?

Why did you learn this?Andragogy

Pedagogy

1. Need to know2. Self-directed3. Prior experiences4. Readiness to learn5. Orientation to

learning and problem solving

6. Motivation

Malcolm Knowles

Good news

• You can learn everywhere• There are inexpensive and

free ways to learn

What is online learning?

• E-learning• Distance learning• Web-based learning/training• M-learning• Open, flexible and distributed*

1 *Khan, Badrul. Managing e-learning strategies. 2005. Information Science Publishing, p. 4.

Behind the scenes…

Who has learned online?

Time to learn!

• Origami Rose #1

• Origami Rose #2

Online learning is the best thing since

Why online learning?

• You have a problem to solve• You’re curious• Your travel budget has been cut• You dislike face-to-face learning• You are learning alongside your colleagues…

What professional challenge are you facing now?

Who has internet access?

Find a webinar, webcast, screencast, slidecast, vodcast or podcast about New Orleans and watch for 3-5 minutes

Elements of Online Learning

• Asynchronous/Self-paced

• Synchronous• Webinar• E-course

• Podcast• E-forum• Interactive• Passive

VARK #1• You want to learn a new program, skill or

game on a computer. You would:– talk with people who know about the program. A– read the written instructions that came with the

program. R– use the controls or keyboard. K– follow the diagrams in the book that came with it.

» http://www.vark-learn.com/

VARK #2• Remember a time when you learned how to do

something new. Try to avoid choosing a physical skill, e.g.. riding a bike. You learned best by:

–written instructions – e.g., a manual or textbook. R– listening to somebody explaining it and asking

questions. A–diagrams and charts - visual clues. V–watching a demonstration. K

VARK #3• You have a problem with your heart. You

would prefer that the doctor:– showed you a diagram of what was wrong. V– described what was wrong. A– used a plastic model to show what was wrong. K– gave you something to read to explain what was

wrong. R

VARK #4• Do you prefer a teacher or a presenter who

uses:– diagrams, charts or graphs. V– demonstrations, models or practical sessions. K– question and answer, talk, group discussion, or

guest speakers. A– handouts, books, or readings. R

VARK #5You are going to cook something as a special

treat for your family. You would:• use a cookbook where you know there is a good recipe.

R• cook something you know without the need for

instructions. K• look through the cookbook for ideas from the pictures.

V• ask friends for suggestions. A

Could you see yourself…

• Participating in this ALA conference virtually?• Participating in this session virtually?

What do you need from online learning?

• Visual engagement

• Content• Objectives

• Pace• Instructor• Interaction• Credit/certificate

What you should expect

•Technology to work•Expert instructor•Presentation to “match” face-to-face•Content to match description

What you should expect

•Interaction, conversation•Appropriate exercises and testing•Ability to communicate with instructor and classmates•Current and relevant materials, websites, etc.

What you bring to the course

• Desire• Preparation• Attention• Participation

Where can you find online learning?

• Vendor/manufacturer’s sites• YouTube• ALA Learning Round TableEVERYWHERE

Sit Still and Learn Jenifer Grady, jgrady@ala.org Sit Still and LEARN.

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