Instructional Modalities and Perspective Transformation: How Academic Librarians’ Experiences in Face-to-Face, Blended/Hybrid, and Online Instruction Influence Their Teaching Identities

Author(s):  
Amanda Nichols Hess
2012 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Bottorff ◽  
Andrew Todd

Statistical reporting of library instruction (LI) activities has historically focused on measures relevant to face-to-face (F2F) settings. However, newer forms of LI conducted in the online realm may be difficult to count in traditional ways, leading to inaccurate reporting to both internal and external stakeholders. A thorough literature review is combined with the results of an investigative survey to reveal the current status of reporting such activities. The results reveal considerable confusion about the reporting of Web-based LI activities, even though a number of librarians are devoting significant amounts of time to this important and growing area of librarianship.


Author(s):  
Mingyu Sun ◽  
Yea-Fen Chen ◽  
Andrew Olson

The virtual language classroom is becoming more commonplace, and for many instructors it is even a requirement. This chapter aims to present a virtual language classroom case study and to propose a prototype for instructors to develop and implement fully online entry-level language classes, as well as to provide guidelines and recommendations for their reference as they redesign traditional face-to-face language courses to fit the online modality. As the case study progressed, the authors discovered that this new modality of online language instruction poses many challenges. Their research aims to answer questions, such as: 1) is the online instruction in the case study comparable to the face-to-face class? and 2) how can one best balance synchronous and asynchronous components in an entry-level online language (Chinese in specific) course?


Author(s):  
Tiffany A. Koszalka ◽  
Bradley Olson

A major issue facing medical education training programs across the USA is the recent advent of universal mandatory duty hour limitations and the time pressure it places on formal face-to-face educational sessions. In response to these mandates and associated issues many medical education programs are exploring the use of online instruction to address issues of accessibility. This chapter describes the instructional development process followed to transform a classroom-based pediatrics residency lecture series into an on-demand, video-enhanced, online instructional environment. An overview of the learning principles and instructional sciences that guided the design process is provided. The phases of the designed solution are then described in the context of enhancing the lecture series as it was transformed into online instruction. Implementation logistics are described followed by an overview of the benefits, barriers, and initial project outcomes. Plans for future enhancements and research projects are also discussed.


2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 200-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charity Bryan

The proliferation of online courses and programs has impacted kinesiology programs across the country. The process of providing online instruction, while popular with students, is often daunting to the kinesiology programs that must navigate this process. Recommendations for transitioning courses and programs from face-to-face to online are offered from both the faculty and administrative perspective. Maintaining academic rigor in online kinesiology courses and program is also essential to the dialogue and for ensuring success. Many kinesiology courses and programs are well suited for online delivery and demand for these programs is high. Kinesiology faculty and administrators should understand both the facilitators and barriers to online implementation.


2004 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 533-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis Coates ◽  
Brad R. Humphreys ◽  
John Kane ◽  
Michelle A. Vachris

2007 ◽  
Vol 108 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 247-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darcy Del Bosque ◽  
Kimberly Chapman

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present a case study which describes reference and instruction outreach programs promoted by the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Library. Direct‐2‐U Reference, Crash Courses, and Drop‐In Tours reached out to students in innovative ways to encourage non‐library users to see what they were missing and to give current library users even more choices. Direct‐2‐U Reference provided opportunities for students to get research help on their own turf. Librarians offered assistance at several locations across campus, combining the benefits of face‐to‐face reference with the convenience of getting help without going to the physical library. Library Crash Courses promoted subject‐specific assistance without the formality of in‐class instruction. Drop‐In Tours allowed curious students to figure out the layout of the library and get answers to their questions.Design/methodology/approachThis case study describes researching alternative services, and includes practical information on how services were implemented. Information is presented about ongoing evaluation of the outreach programs that improved the direction, marketing, and overall success of the programs.FindingsThe outreach programs promoted by the library reached additional users, provided more options for patrons, and improved the visibility of the library campus‐wide.Originality/valueThis case study will be of interest to other academic librarians wanting to provide library services outside the library. It builds on the existing literature regarding library outreach services.


Author(s):  
Debora Herold ◽  
Tina Chen

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted higher education during Spring 2020 by forcing all face-to-face classes to unexpectedly transition to online learning. To better understand how switching to remote learning affected students and the factors that impacted their ability to successfully complete classes, 168 undergraduate students in three different psychology classes (six sections total) were asked in the last week of the semester about their experiences from before and after the switch. Students reported some decreased access to technology, changes in work responsibilities, some amount of physical illness, and the need to care for others who were physically ill. Notably, students consistently reported increased stress and decreased ability to focus. Students varied in how much they prioritized classes after the switch, which predicted their performance in the class, measured by exam grade, overall grade, and completion of attendance before and after the switch. Importantly, survey respondents significantly differed from non-respondents in their class performance, which suggests that results from voluntary surveys may capture a limited perspective and possibly underestimate the detrimental effects of the shift to online instruction. Implications for planning for future online classes in a global pandemic are discussed.


Author(s):  
Brett D. Jones

Introducción. El Modelo de Motivación Académica MUSIC lleva consigo componentes psicológicos (empoderamiento, utilidad, éxito, interés y cuidado) que la investigación y la teoría han identificado como elementos importante para la auténtica participación de estudiantes en la escuela. El propósito de este estudio fue: (1) determinar si las mujeres y los hombres le dieron una calificación diferente a estos componentes psicológicos en cursos presenciales y cursos a distancia, y (2) determinar cuál de los componentes psicológicos predice mejor el esfuerzo, la calificación al instructor, la calificación del curso, y el rendimiento en cursos presenciales y a distancia entre hombres y mujeres.Método. En el estudio participaron 245 estudiantes en el curso presencial y 218 estudiantes en el curso a distancia. Los datos fueron analizados usando análisis de correlación, de varianza, y de regresión.Resultados. Primero, aún cuando existen muchas semejanzas para los componentes del modelo MUSIC entre género y tipo de curso (presencial o a distancia), se encontraron algunas diferencias. En ambos casos, la calificación del instructor se predijo por la atención académica, la calificación del curso se predijo mejor por el interés situacional, y finalmente, las percepciones de éxito por parte de los estudiantes fueron los que mejor predijeron su rendimiento.Conclusiones: Para maximizar el rendimiento de los estudiantes y del instructor, así como también de las calificaciones de los cursos presenciales y de los cursos a distancia, los instructores deberían considerar los componentes del modelo MUSIC de la motivación académica.


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