E-Learning and Teaching in Library and Information Services [Hardcover]

Barbara Allan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2002 | ISBN-10: 1856044394 | ISBN-13: 978-1856044394 | Edition: 1

Online learning is becoming an increasingly important approach to user education, information literacy and ILS staff development. ILS staff are becoming increasingly involved in the business of e-learning and teaching, from designing and developing materials and programmes through to supporting individual and group learning using virtual learning environments. This text provides an overview and guide to the rapidly developing field of virtual learning environments and provides practical guidance to the development, use and delivery of online learning and teaching materials and programmes. It includes ready-to-use aids such as checklists, questionnaires, charts and tables, and also a wide range of case studies in an ILS context, taken from current practice of the information and library world in the UK and worldwide. Key areas covered include: models of online learning and teaching; the Internet and Web - using learning resources; visual learning environments; electronic assessment; basic conferencing skills for tutors; managing online learning and teaching; moving from conventional learning and teaching to online.

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About the Author

Barbara Allan BSc MA MSc PGCE MCLIP is a Senior Lecturer in student learning and management learning at the Hull University Business School. Her previous experience includes management of academic and workplace libraries.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Library Assn Pub Ltd; 1 edition (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1856044394
• ISBN-13: 978-1856044394
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,081,105 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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