Rethinking Library Instruction: Libraries as Social Learning Centers

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eCourse outline

Part 1: Introduction and Engagement—Getting Users through the Door

• A brief overview of how library instruction has developed for more than 100 years
• A brief review of how library instructions is evolving to meet users’ changing needs
• Identifying what must be learned and how we can encourage effective learning (needs assessment)

Part 2: Preparing for Delivery—Thinking from a User-Centric Point of View

• A brief overview of instructional design techniques
• Thinking about the audience and how to create learning opportunities that stick
• The importance of preparation

Part 3: Delivering Learning for Positive Results—Providing Learning that Lasts

• Creating learning environments that facilitate success
• Keeping learners awake and engaged
• Encouraging learning through facilitation of discussion and exploration
• Setting learners up for success

Part 4: The End is The Beginning: Libraries as Onsite-Online Social Learning Centers

• What to do when formal learning ends and learners leave the learning face-to-face or online learning space
• Providing a place where learners can succeed
• Evaluating for success
• Returning to the beginning with new and improved learning opportunities