Custom presentations and workshops developed on request
Specialty topics include:
- Preparing for a virtual library of the future
- Best practices in online reference, instruction, assessment, collections, programming, and more
- Integrating the library into the Learning Management System through LTIs
- How do we move or extend an information literacy instructional program online? How do we replicate classroom and lab-based learning activities in a virtual environment? How do we keep students engaged in our online IL instruction?
- Transitioning library collections from physical to virtual: demand-driven collection development, the current vendor landscape, contract negotiation, research databases, eBooks, streaming media, digital journals and magazines
- Creating online library community: developing virtual events, clubs, and other networking opportunities to connect students virtually
- Leveraging the Springshare Suite to it's full capacity: implementation, management, and best practices across LibGuides, LibAnswers/LibChat, LibWizard, LibStaffer, LibCal, and LibInsights.
- All students deserve the same level of library service and support; regardless of learning modality. Let's examine new and emerging technology and service modules, designed with the remote learner in mind
- Online teaching and learning
- Many institutions were thrust into "emergency remote learning" when the pandemic hit. This is not to be confused with effective online instruction which is carefully planned and fine-tuned over many years. Let's take a look at the intersection of ed tech, pedagogy, and instructional design.
- Combining synchronous and synchronous instructional practices for the optimal learning experience
- Engagement and interactivity in the virtual classroom
- Providing effective online professional development and training to faculty and staff
- Creating learning objects with Articulate Storyline and other eLearning tools using the ADDIE model of instructional design
- Educational technology for classroom and remote learning
- Project management: Evaluation, acquisition, and implementation of educational technology
- Learning outcomes first! Content and pedagogy will inform technology decisions
- What do you want to achieve? Let's take a look at the ed tech landscape
- Immersive learning with augmented and virtual reality
- Organizing virtual events and workshops
- It may be a while before we're gathering in large groups at conferences and other professional events. Meanwhile, as educators, we will continue to learn and network through the use of technology. Let's review strategies for creating highly effective and engaging online events and workshops.
- Virtual event planning, technology, interactivity, and management
- Hosting a "Virtual Poster Session"