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Hear, See, Do, and Learn! Incorporating Multimedia Elements into an Online Library Research Skills Course

Julie Arnold, University of Maryland University College (speaker)
Diane Fishman, University of Maryland University College
Caroline Gillespie, University of Maryland University College

background

• Based on a required graduate level (pass/fail) research class.
• Replaced a self-paced tutorial.
• Used Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences and Online Technologies.

tips

• Supplement with online technologies: videos (introduction for each module), multimedia presentations (using Impatica and Captivate), and aimed for interactive learning activities (utilizing feedback).
• Used graphics/charts/tables, mouseovers/pop-ups, flash, and games.
• Consistent color for banners helps students easily identify type of information.

Related posts:

1. subject specific information literacy courses
2. the online community
3. online communities
4. integrating online content
5. the online library environment