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Preparing for Library

Instruction in the E-ClassroomPresented by

Robert J. Lack ieAssistant Professor-Librar ian, Rider Un iversi ty

and

Kev in WhalenGraduate Student, The Col lege o f New Jersey


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OverviewIdentify your learning styles and others

Characteristics of E-ClassroomsE-Classroom structure issues

E-Classroom training requirements

Training methods in E-Classrooms


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Objectives

By the end of this session, you will beable to:

- Describe characteristics of E-Classrooms

- Analyze E-Classroom trainingrequirements

- Compare E-Classroom training methods


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Characteristics of Adult Learners

Impatient learners, urgency

Definite needs, several goalsNeed quick success

Have experience to share

Fearful of embarrassment

Easily frustrated


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Time to Exercise!


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Types of Computer Users

Reflective Learners

Conceptual LearnerPractical Learners

Creative Learners

Note: Computer Users slide info courtesy ofKathleen Stacey, NJTTT Hands-on TechnologyTraining, CJRLC, March 1998


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Reflective Learners

Look at things subjectively

How does this relate to me & my job?

Active participants

Have lots of comments and questions:

Why do I have to learn DOS if I never

use it?


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Conceptual Learners

Need more detail

Take prolific notesWant the whole picture

Keep asking questions until they have all

the information they need: Why are welearning only four features? What aboutthe other seven?


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Practical Learners

Just the facts, maam.

Look out for shortcuts

Want to do, not listen to lecture

Look for ways to transfer back to job:

You sure we need all four features?


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Creative Learners

Love to play, hate to be bored

Need lots of unguided practice

What if....?

Have difficulty with established learningstructure: Can I use the spreadsheet for

word processing?


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Definition of an E-ClassroomPrimary teaching methods and training

aids involve the use of computers

Notjus ta classroom to teach computers

But a classroom in which computers areusedfor teaching


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Types of E-Classrooms (ECs)Demonstration computer with projection

Demonstration computer with projectionand separate learner workstations


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EC Type 1: DemonstrationTrainers teaching methods and aids are

computer-based (i.e., Web, PowerPoint)

Learners do NOT have own computers

Learners have line of sight to trainer

Computer projection methods may vary


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EC Type 2: WorkstationsSame as EC Type 1, but

- Separate learner computer workstations areavailable

- Learners make use of the workstations topractice or reinforce the lesson


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Advantages and Disadvantages

of Training in E-Classrooms

Advantages of EC Type 1, demo:

- Cover more in a shorter time

- Can use exercises at a later time

- Much quicker to plan and prepare

Disadvantages of EC Type 1, demo:- Learner retention is usually less

- Subject to working computers, Internet, etc.


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Advantages and Disadvantages

of Training in E-Classrooms

Advantages of EC Type 2, hands-on:

- Get to try exercises

- Better learning through practice

- Can see examples better

Disadvantages of EC Type 2, hands-on:- Slow - takes more time to plan and teach

- Subject to working computers, Internet, etc.


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Time to Exercise!


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Classroom Structure IssuesPhysical arrangement of computers

Line of sight

Open and closed classrooms

Types of computers/software/telecom.


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Classroom Structure IssuesGround rules: Traditional vs. EC

Training Assistant

Other possible issues?


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Analyzing Training RequirementsComputers as Training Aids

Flow chart cou rtesy o f Peter J. B romberg,

SJRLC; and Robert Lack ie, Rider Lib rar ies


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Importance of Planning

E-Classrooms as Teaching Tools:

Planning/Conducting Instruction Flowchart

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5 6

1


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Know Training Environment.

- Training Space:visibility, set-up, lighting, etc.

- Equipment:

types of computers, software

compatibility, Internet

connection, projectors, etc.

Assess

1


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Choose Methods / ToolsEvaluate & Choose ...

- Training Methods: lecture, demo,hands-on? Combination?

- Presentation Tools: live or captured

web pages? PowerPoint software?

2


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Presentation Equipment

Use only if you feel comfortable

Test in time to fix it if it doesnt workGet specific feedback on equipment

Address audience, not equipment

Youre the presenter, not the equipment


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Create Back Up PlansCreate at Least One Back Up.

- Handouts- Transparencies

- Post presentation to web site

- Save in various formats

- Bring your own laptop

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Prepare to TeachOn Day of Instruction

- Get there EARLY !- Talk to your "techie" contact

- Test presentation

- Test back up presentation

- Use a Teaching Assistant

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EvaluateSelf & Class Evaluation

- Quality of presentation- Appropriateness of methods

- Usefulness of training aids

- Areas for improvement

- Visuals and auditories OK?

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Re - Examine / ReflectRe-examine Training Methods & Aids.

- Meet learning objectives ?- Transfer to other environments ?

- Back ups needed ?

- Any avoidable problems ?

- Go back to # 1 Assess - as needed

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Types of Training MethodsLecture Method

- Computer as fancy overhead

- Only have one demonstration computer

* trainer-support variation

* group-support variation

Note:Only option available in an ECwithout separate learner workstations


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Types of Training MethodsDemonstration Method followed by

Hands-on Practice

- 10-25 minute chunks

- Session may seem choppy

- Control of session

- Group dynamics vary


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Time to Exercise!


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Hands-on WorksheetFocuses on theimportantaspects of

planninginstruction


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Hands-on WorksheetWho are the Learners ?

What is the Content ?

The Level ?

What are the Timing Issues ?Where will the training be

conducted ?


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Hands-on WorksheetObjectives

By the end of the

session, learners will


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Ideas, Tips, and Tricks!

Preview the presentation

Obtain log-on instructions Bookmark URLs

Minimizewindows

Use lab assistants


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Survey class priorto instruction

Shut off monitorswhile lecturing

Face the class

Limit use of thelecture method


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Use Familiar Games,Competitions, Treasure

Hunts to EngageLearners

Great forAssessingLearning


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Jeo pa r dy the answers

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#2

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Location

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ConclusionThere isnt one perfect way

Consider learning & teaching stylesBe flexible & imaginative

Evaluate & make changes

Feedback.FeedbackFeedbackget it!


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SummaryLearning styles and others

Characteristics of E-Classrooms

E-Classroom structure issues

E-Classroom training requirements

Training methods in E-Classrooms

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