Friday, June 28, 2013

using synchronous software for library instruction

I am more and more curious about how online synchronous software could be used to reach our online students. These are interesting articles, but I want to find instances of successful implementation.

https://wiki.umbc.edu/download/attachments/7569424/vcu.pdf

http://www.ala.org/acrl/sites/ala.org.acrl/files/content/conferences/confsandpreconfs/2013/papers/DebonisMillerPomea_KeepIt.pdf

Maybe this article regarding best practices would be the best option for getting started with reaching online students?

http://distancelearningsection.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/distance_library_instruction_best_practices_revised_2012.pdf

Monday, June 24, 2013

Beauty tips inspiring library instruction

Here is an interesting article that discuss youtube videos that are inspiring library instruction: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/06/opinion/backtalk/inspiring-library-instruction-with-youtube-beauty-tutorials-backtalk/

Since I've been working on tutorials that address information literacy skills, there are some great tips and advice for creating videos in this article.

Just starting out.

This is my blog geared towards my online class this summer, Technology Tools through the ION program. I'm hoping to contribute and catalog some interesting and helpful sites for research and reference purposes.