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Virtually Embedded in Second Life
Marian G. Davis & Carol E. SmithUniversity of Central Missouri
2010 ALA Annual ConferenceSunday, June 27, 2010
Sponsored by ACRL
Virtually Embedded Objectives
• Getting started• Learning curve• Formalizing library instruction• Best practices
What is an embedded librarian?
Embedded Instruction Through Adobe Connect
Embedded in TraditionalDistance Learning Platforms
Second Life
First released June 2003
JCKL Ref Desk on Info Island
Avatar Scottric JCKL waits for students
A birds-eye view of the sky classroomsClassroom in the skyDockery building with Second Life artworkUniversity of Central Missouri flagNavigating staircases can be challengingStraight paths are easy to walkRecognizing the aviation program with a virtual airportA nod to nearby Whiteman Air Force Base – home of the B-2 Bomber
Building Selmo Park
In Class With Students
1:1 professor/librarian to student ratio – a great way to start!
Summer2008
Getting Started in Second Life
• Download Software• Choose Name & Create Account• Walk, Talk, Fly, & Teleport• Create Appearance
Head Size
Small Head Big Head
Head Stretch
Squash Head Stretch Head
Head Shape
Square Head Round Head
Head Shape
Chin Heavy Forehead Heavy
Head Length
Flat Head Long Head
Face Shear
Shear Right Up Shear Left Up
Brow Size
Small Brow Large Brow
Eye Size
Beady Eyes Anime Eyes
Eye Spacing
Close Set Far Set
Upper Cheeks
Thin Puffy
Lower Cheeks
Well Fed Sunken
Mouth Position
High Low
Lip Width
Narrow Wide
Lip Thickness
Thin Fat
Chin Angle
Chin Out Chin In
Chin Depth
Shallow Deep
Purchase Pre-Made Shape & Skin
Getting Started in Second Life
• Clothing• Lag• Building skills
Images still rezzing Images fully rezzed
TOUR TIME Destination: Kirkpatrick Library on Selmo Park
Time to Fire Up Your Clickers!
Recap: The Easy Way to Ease Into Second Life Embedding
• One step at a time – easy does it!• Embrace the learning curve• Experiment and play• Seek out SL education opportunities• Begin with individual consultations• Branch out when ready• Develop an educational support network
Providing Library Instruction in the Second Life Classroom
April 10, 2009: Selmo Park Library Instruction – Power GooglingJan 29 2009: Virtual Harlem Classroom – Exploring Paper TopicsJan 27 2009: Virtual Harlem Classroom – Professor InstructionFeb 3, 2009: Selmo Park – First Library Instruction SessionFeb 10, 2009: Selmo Park Library Instruction – Exploring DatabasesFeb 10, 2009: Selmo Park Library Instruction – Exploring DatabasesFeb 24, 2009: Selmo Park Library Instruction – The Research ProcessFeb 24, 2009: Selmo Park Library Instruction – The Research ProcessMarch 10, 2009: Selmo Park Library Instruction – The Library CatalogMarch 12, 2009: Selmo Park Library Instruction – Interlibrary LoanMarch 12, 2009: Selmo Park Library Instruction – Interlibrary LoanApril 10, 2009: Selmo Park Library Instruction – Power GooglingJan 15 2009: Virtual Harlem Classroom – New Students Creating Their AvatarsApril 10, 2009: Selmo Park Library Instruction – Power GooglingApril 10, 2009: Selmo Park Library Instruction – Power GooglingApril 10, 2009: Selmo Park Library Instruction – Power GooglingApril 10, 2009: Selmo Park Library Instruction – Power GooglingApril 10, 2009: Selmo Park Library Instruction – Power GooglingApril 10, 2009: Selmo Park Library Instruction – Power Googling
Beginning Virtual Library Instruction
Spring2009
Design of Virtually Embedded Library Instruction
• Short sessions– 15 minutes max• Support with visuals• Multiple sessions vs. the “one-shot”• Introduce skills progressively• Schedule topics to align with course activities
and assignments• Cover ACRL info lit standards• Support course objectives
Spring2009
Instruction Session Topics
1. Library Resources Overview2. Databases3. Search Strategies4. The Research Process5. Library Catalog6. Interlibrary Loan7. Power Googling
Spring2009
Best Practice Challenges
• Static delivery method• Lack of student engagement– Few questions– Were they listening?– Were they present?
• Need for assessment
Spring2009
July, 2010: ALA Conference – Promoting Library Careers in Second LifeMarch 17, 2009: Streaming Children’s Literature Festival on ALA IslandApril 3, 2009: Tour of Virtual Harlem for Missouri DeansApril 7, 2009: Assisting “Swedish Connection” Activity
Other Activities in Second Life Spring2009
Fall 2009: Incorporating Active Learning
Fall2009
TOUR TIME: Destination: QuickTip Room,
Virtual Harlem Classroom
Best Practice Challenges
• Insufficient student feedback• Lack of visual cues• Synchronicity hurdles• In-world browser limitations• Voice chat challenges with external browsers• Limited use of multimedia
Fall2009
Spring 2010:Incorporating Multimedia
Spring2010
Time to Fire Up Your Clickers!
Past Research:How Effective Are We?
Avatars slump over after a few minutes of inactivity. Are the students there?
Current Research: Virtual Cat Got Their Tongue?
Current Research: Virtual Cat Got Their Tongue?
GUEST SPEAKER:Bryan Mnemonic (aka Dr. Bryan Carter)
The Educator’s Perspective
Time to Fire Up Your Clickers!
Some Best Practices• Select your SL name carefully• Seek out the SL educators on your campus• Find the educator who welcomes your
collaboration• First semester: explore, learn to navigate• Expand services as comfort level grows• Librarian services go beyond traditional
resources
Some Best Practices• Engage students with active learning and
multimedia• Chunk instruction into smaller bites of time• Integrate instruction with course
syllabus/assignments• Provide access to materials – Quick Tip Room• Proactively approach students in conversation• Network with other SL librarians and
educators
The Future of Virtual Embedding?