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THESE OUT!Argues that electronic information use instruction should stress fundamental principles of organization, access, and delivery and suggests 6 fundamentals: field structure, subject vocabulary, combined search fields, basic find and browse strategies, basic database manipulation, and help.
Diaz, Karen. "User Success in a Networked Environment." RQ (Spring 1997): 393-407.
Although this is not an article about instruction, the research results reported by Diaz about success in using electronic databases have important implications for all who instruct users.
An overview of problem-based learning and suggestions for ways multimedia, whether designed in-house or purchased from a commercial vendor, might solve some of the problems encountered by users of problem-based learning.
Morrison, Heather. "Information Literacy Skills: An Exploratory Focus Group Study of Student Perceptions." Research Strategies 15 (Winter 1997): 4-17.
Focus group research has real possibilities for use in developing definitions of information literacy, for learning about attitudes, and for assessing learning. The authors describe their research and include a sample script.
School librarians and others familiar with The Big Six Model of Information Problem-Solving will find this article a must-read! The Big Six Model, created by one of this article's authors, proposes that all successful information problem-solving includes six steps: task definition, information seeking strategies, location and access, use of information, synthesis, and evaluation. The authors suggest practical ways to design a website using the Bix Six principles as a framework.
Junion-Metz, Gail. "Librarians of Summer." School Library Journal 43 (June 1997): 41.
For those interested in the Internet and kids! Junion-Metz provides information about websites helpful for learning more about the Internet, for evaluating what is found (including special sites for children), and for connections to interesting sites for information about the Internet and kids. The links are also available at: www.iage.com/sljlink.html.
Lawless, Kimberly A. and Scott W. Brown. "Multimedia Learning Environments: Issues of Learner Control and Navigation." Instructional Science 25(1997): 117-131.
Librarians creating Web-based instructional modules will want to read this article describing research about ways learning is influenced by the amount of structure and learner control.
Scholz-Crane, Ann. "Reflections on Creating Web-Based Instruction." Internet Trend Watch for Libraries. 2 (July 1997): 10 pars. Online. Available: http://www.leonline.com/itw/scholzcrane.html. 24 July 1997.
Describes the differences between traditional classroom and web-based library instruction for beginning students, and provides tips on planning, development, and testing. Includes links to the author's Web-based Instruction Resource Center.
Wills, Deborah. "Internet Tutorials for Faculty: Meeting Academic Needs." RQ 36(Spring 1997): 360-368.
Practical overview of the planning process for faculty Internet workshops, covering goals, logistics, handouts, and giving detailed suggestions for workshop content.
Maxey, Cindy. "Energizing Groups." Training & Development 51 (May 1997): 19-22.
Jurist, Susan. "Designing with Type, Part 2." College and Research Libraries News 58 (May 1997): 324-328.
