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THE WEB AND MORE: TECHNOLOGY AND INSTRUCTION

Church, Gary M.  “The Human-Computer Interface and Information Literacy: Some Basics and Beyond.”   Information Technology and Libraries 18 (March 1999):  3-21.

Asserts that knowledge about human-computer interaction (HCI) can assist librarians as they plan and teach information literacy programs.  Church describes models of communication, presents major areas of HCI theory and research, and ties HCI  to  information literacy.  This article takes concentration to understand, but can give  instruction librarians new ways to approach electronic resources, both as teachers and as developers.

Gives a brief overview of learning theories and of the major models for development of Web-based instruction for students of higher education, then proposes guidelines for Web-based library instruction based on these models and theories. 

Overview of the instructional design process for creating web-based instruction in libraries.  Includes many examples of useful web sites, as well as lists of innovative educational sites, library web sites, and instructional resources. 

With the growth of distance education, many instructors find themselves teaching in new ways.  Thoms discusses visual literacy and provides guidelines for designing a course using two-way instructional television (ITV).  She also gives practical information about the use of overhead transparencies, hard copy on the copy stand, presentation software, and handouts.

Tomaiulo argues that concept-based database instruction is impractical to attempt in one short class period.  He proposes that “procedural instruction” needs greater consideration in teaching databases and provides an outline for a typical procedural instruction session.

The April 1999 issue (v. 19, number 4) of Computers in Libraries includes two useful articles related to teaching Internet use in public libraries: 

Drumm, John E. and Frank M. Groom in “Teaching Information Sills to Disadvantaged Children”  (pages 48-51 or <http://www.infotoday.com/cilmag/apr/drumm.htm>)  describes a 6 -week Muncie (IN) Public Library program to teach basic Internet and writing skills to disadvantaged children in grades 1-8.  Contains an overview of the lessons and suggestions for others who might try such a program. 

Lavery, Janice, and Brenda Livingston in “Introducing the Internet to Adult Learners”  (pages  52-55 or <http://www.infotoday.com/cilmag/apr/lavery.htm>) focuses on teaching the Internet at the Toronto Public Library to learners whose second language is English or who are learning basic literacy skills.  A sample lesson, suggested Web sites, and the URL for a Web-based tutorial developed for all adult users are included.

Kamhi-Stein, Lia D., and Alan Paul Stein.  “Teaching Information Competency as a Third Language:  A New Model for Library Instruction.”  Reference & User Services Quarterly 38.2(1998):  173-179.

Describes a library instruction model, which integrates course content, language learning, and information literacy, used to teach English as a second language (ESL) students at California State University, Los Angeles.  Basic principles underlying the model, based on the literature of teaching English as a second language, are described in detail. 

The entire March 1999 issue (volume 83, number 605) of the NASSP Bulletin (National Association of Secondary School Principals) is devoted to telling school principals about information literacy, and edited by Ken Haycock, former President of AASL.  Some particularly useful articles are:

Donham, Jean.  “Collaboration in the Media Center:  Building Partnerships for Learning.”  (pages 20-26).

McGregor, Joy.  “Teaching the Research Process:  Helping Students Become Lifelong Learners.”  (pages 27-34).

Stripling, Barbara.  “Expectations for Achievement and Performance: Assessing Student Skills.” (pages 44-52)
 

USEFUL INTERNET RESOURCES FOR TEACHING

Thanks to Janet Feldman of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Columbus Campus, for recommending these:

A Berkeley Compendium of Suggestions for Teaching with Excellence   <http://uga.berkeley.edu/sled/compendium>

Containing more than 200 teaching techniques that faculty members have found to be effective in their courses at the University of California, Berkeley, this resource covers such topics as Emphasizing Conceptual Understanding, Summarizing Major Points, and  Explaining Clearly.

IDEAS YOU CAN USE TODAY

Dean, Charles W.  “The Public Electronic Library:  Web-Based Subject Guides.”  Library Hi Tech  16.3/4 (1998):  80-88.

Describes the development of a Web page subject guide at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Includes the UW guidelines/template and descriptions of evaluations of the Biology guide by undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty. 

Provides a self-assessment form to use with teachers (or anyone else) to plan training in such areas as Internet basics, e-mail, the Web, search engines, obtaining and using files, web page construction, ethics and Internet use in k-12 schools, and use of the Internet in the classroom. 

Practical tips for preparing and using visuals in presentations and instruction.  Includes a list of sources for clip art and stock photos. 

Charters, Marybeth.  “The Extent of Bibliographic Instruction in Academic Libraries:  A Preliminary Examination.”  Research Strategies  16.2 (1998):  147-152.

Dewald, Nancy.  “Transporting Good Library Instruction Practices into the Web Environment:  An Analysis of Online Tutorials.”  Journal of Academic Librarianship 25.1 (January 1999):  26-32.

Johnson, Doug.  “A Curriculum Built Not to Last.”  School Library Journal 45 (April 1999):  26-29. [Includes learning outcomes for kindergarden through grade 6.]

LaBounty, Verna.  “Getting Inside the Big Six.”  Knowledge Quest 27 (Jan./Feb. 1999):  33-35.

Lorenzen, Michael.  “Using Outcome-Based Education in the Planning and Teaching of New Information Technologies.”  Journal of Library Administration 26.3/4 (1999):  141-152.

Marchionini, Gary.  “Educating Responsible Citizens in the Information Society.”  Educational Technology  32 (March-April 1999):  17-26.

Mosley, Pixey Anne.  “Making Library Instructional Handouts Accessible Through the World Wide Web.”  Research Strategies 16.2 (1998): 153-161.

Sinn, Robin N.  “Library Instruction for Biology Courses:  A Literature Review and Survey.” Research Strategies 16.2 (1998):  103-115.

Young, Terence E., Jr.  “The Big Three Information Literacy Models.” Knowledge Quest  27 (Jan./Feb. 1999):  32-33.

Mary Pagliero Popp is Information Technologies Public Services Librarian at the Indiana University Bloomington Libraries.