Year: 2020
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This paper reports on best practices for engaging individuals and groups in a web conferencing environment, and translating active learning techniques and exercises to synchronous online learning.The best practices are arranged into: 1) introducing and orienting; 2) informing; 3) active learning and feedback; 4) humanizing the environment; and 5) closing and follow-up.The authors describe the development and delivery of information literacy webinars on impact measurements that attempt to create and maintain an engaging environment using Adobe Connect, rather than relying solely on lectures and discussions.This paper examines additional ways in which web conferencing software is being used to offer library services, such as connecting people with experts, providing spaces for social interactions, virtual office hours, information skills sessions, research assistance, and professional development for librarians.
DOI: 10.18260/1-2--19257
Authors: Giovanna Badia, April Colosimo
Institutions: American Society For Engineering Education, McGill University
Language: English
Subfield: Library and Information Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2273428835