Using Web 2.0 Tools for Collaboration and Information Literacy Instruction

Using Web 2.0 Tools for Collaboration and Information 

Literacy InstructionACRL EBSS Current Topic Discussion

January 21, 2011

Mona Anne Niedbala, University of Rhode Island Lisa Baures, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Factors Contributing to Successful Collaborations

• Environmental– Perceived role as a legitimate leader– Political and social support

• Membership– Mutual respect, understanding, and trust– Appropriate cross section of stakeholders– Belief in the benefits to be accrued/self-interest– Ability to compromise

• Process and structure– Shared stake in process AND outcome– Multiple layers of participation– Organizational flexibility/agility– Explicit roles and guidelines– Adaptability (e.g., major changes to goals, members, etc.)– Pace

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Factors Contributing to Successful Collaborations (cont.)

• Communication– Practice the five “Cs”—clarity, completeness, conciseness, concreteness, and correctness– Develop informal relationships and communication links

• Purpose– Specific and attainable goals and objectives– Shared vision– Unique purpose

• Resources– Sufficient funds, staff, materials, and time– Effective leadership

Mattessich, P. Collaboration: What makes it work [PDF document]. Retrieved from http://www.orau.gov/hsc/hdspinstitute/2005/PlenarySessions/CollaborationPlenarySlidesSept2005fordisplay.pdf

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Preparation for Facilitating Collaboration

• Understand the problem– Group characteristics

• Size• Proximity• Time• Composition• Cohesiveness

– Task characteristics• Identify and define tasks/steps and sub-tasks/sub-steps• Identify complexities of identified tasks/steps

– Technology characteristics• Anonymity• Group memory• Speed• Media characteristics• User friendliness

– Contextual characteristics• Organizational culture• Time pressure• Evaluative tone (summative vs. formative)• Reward structure

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Preparation for Facilitating Collaboration (cont.)

• Develop alternative solutions• Evaluate alternative solutions• Select alternative solutions• Develop and implement a plan

– Develop a timeframe for completing tasks/outputs– Document and distribute plan– Beta-test plan

• Monitor results– Assess outputs

• Task-related– Effectiveness– Efficiency

• Social – Satisfaction– Consensus– Commitment– Usability

Kolfschoten, G. L., Den Hengst-Bruggeling, M., & De Vreede, G. (2007). Issues in the design of facilitated collaboration processes. Group Decision and Negotiation, 16, 347-361. doi:10.1007/s10726-006-9054-6

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Example of Collaborative Process in Action Using Web 2.0 Tools

Researcher’s Compass

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Effective instructional design models

• Systematic design of Instruction model (designing information literacy programs)

• Backward Design of Instruction model (designing information literacy sessions)

More instructional design models:Online Learning Toolkit (Online Learning Research Committee)

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Systematic Design of Instruction model

• Identify instructional goals• Conduct instructional analysis • Analyze learners and contexts• Write performance objectives • Develop assessment instruments• Develop instructional strategy• Develop and select instructional materials• Design and conduct formative evaluation of instruction• Revise instruction

Dick, W., Carey, L, & Carey, J.O. (2005)

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Backward Design of Instruction model

Stages of the backward design:

• Identify desired results• Determine acceptable evidence of learning• Plan learning experiences and instruction

Wiggins & McTighe (2005)

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Solid theoretical frame

• ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards• Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education• Scaffolded learning• Knowledge building theory• Collaborative learning (peer editing)• Blended learning• Project-based learning

More on efficient pedagogy:Online Learning Toolkit (Online Learning Research Committee)

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Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education

Good practice:

• Encourages contact between students and faculty• Develops reciprocity and cooperation among students• Encourages active learning• Gives prompt feedback• Emphasizes time on task• Communicates high expectations• Respects diverse talents and ways of learning

Chickering & Gamson (1987)

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Scaffolded Learning

• Use of temporary supports or “scaffolds” to assist learners complete complex tasks independently

• Based on Lev S. Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development Theory

More on scaffolded learning theory:Online Learning Toolkit (Online Learning ResearchCommittee)

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Knowledge Building Theory

• Production and continual improvement of ideas of value to a community

• Creation or modification of public knowledge• Collective cognitive responsibility

Scardamalia, M. (2002). Scardamalia, M., & Bereiter, C. (2003)

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Web 2.0 tools for teaching information literacy (URI)

• Wikispaces– Subscription– Free

• Google Docs• Zotero• Delicious• RSS Feeds

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Web 2.0 tools for teaching information literacy (MSU, Mankato)

• Audacity (free) • Google sites (free)• iSpring Free (free)• Jing (free)• PowerPoint (subscription)• SoftChalk6 (subscription)

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Example of Instruction Module Applying Pedagogical and Instructional Design Theories

Literature Review: An Overview

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EBSS Online Learning Research Committee

Online Learning ToolkitAt http://wikis.ala.org/acrl/index.php/Online_Learning_Toolkit

Contact information:

Mona Anne NiedbalaPhone: 401-874-9433Email: mflorea@mail.uri.edu

Lisa BauresPhone: 507-388-1246Email: lisa.baures@mnsu.edu

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Bibliography

Association of College & Research Libraries. (2000). Information literacy competency standards for higher education. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/standards/informationliteracycompetency.cfm

Chickering, A. W., & Ehrmann, S. C. (1996, October). Implementing the seven principles: Technology as lever. AAHE Bulletin, 3-6.

Chickering, A. W., & Gamson, Z. F. (1987, March). Seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education. AAHE Bulletin. Retrieved December 26, 2007, from http://www.csuhayward.edu/wasc/pdfs/End%20Note.pdf

Dick, W., Carey, L, & Carey, J.O. (2005). The systematic design of instruction (6th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.Kolfschoten, G. L., Den Hengst-Bruggeling, M., & De Vreede, G. (2007). Issues in the design of facilitated collaboration processes. Group Decision and Negotiation, 16, 347-361. doi:10.1007/s10726-006-9054-6Mattessich, P. Collaboration: What makes it work [PDF document]. Retrieved from

http://www.orau.gov/hsc/hdspinstitute/2005/PlenarySessions/CollaborationPlenarySlidesSept2005fordisplay.pdf Scardamalia, M. (2002). Collective cognitive responsibility for the advancement of knowledge. Retrieved December 27, 2007

from http://www.ikit.org/fulltext/inpressCollectiveCog.pdfScardamalia, M., & Bereiter, C. (2003). Knowledge Building. In Encyclopedia of Education. (2nd ed., Vol. 4, pp.1370-1373).

New York: Thomson Gale.Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: Development of higher psychological processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University

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