How does a medical librarian become an instructional designer? What does an instructional designer do that is different from an instruction librarian? My talk gave insight into these questions and how librarians who are interested in ID can get involved.
Delving into Distance Support: Instructional Design, Library Role, and Social Media
1. From Ranganathan to Vygotsky
Librarian as Instructional Designer
Max Anderson, MLIS
Instructional Designer
University of Illinois at Chicago
College of Medicine
2. What I did then…
• MLIS from FSU ’99
• BMGF > SOLINET (Lyrasis) > NN/LM
(What the general public
probably thinks we do…)
(What we actually do…)
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3. What I do now…
• MS in Learning Technologies from UNT ’14
• Instructional Designer in the College of Med
at UIC
Hey – that image looks familiar!
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4. What’s an Instructional Designer?
Educational
Psychology
Instruction
Design
Principles
Assessment and Evaluation
Computer
Technology
Educational
Theory
Performance
Outcomes
Systems
Approach
eLearning Apps
(Adobe, etc.)
Mobile
Technology
Project
Management
Adult
Learning
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5. Hey, that sounds nifty! Where
can I learn more?
• Find a certificate program (or dare I say,
another Master’s or PhD?)
• Read books/articles on the topic
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6. In our own backyard…
• Lo, L. S.& Dale, J. M. (2009). Information literacy “learning” via online
tutorials: A collaboration between subject specialist and instructional
design librarian. Journal of Library and Information Services in
Distance Learning, 3,3-4, 148-158.
• Shell, L., Crawford, S., & Harris, P. (2013). Aided and embedded: The
team approach to instructional design. Journal of Library &
Information Services in Distance Learning, 7, 143-156.
• Tennant, M. R., Edwards, M. & Miyamoto, M. M. (2012). Use of
instructional design theory and an individualized hybrid strategy for
assessment in library-based instruction. Journal of the Medical Library
Association, 100,4, 319-322.
• Tennant, M. R., Edwards, M. & Miyamoto, M. M. (2012). Redesigning a
library-based genetics class research project through instructional
theory and authentic experience. Journal of the Medical Library
Association, 100,2, 90-97.
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9. Max Anderson
University of Illinois at Chicago
College of Medicine
Undergraduate Medical Education
max@uic.edu
312-996-5898
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10. Max Anderson
University of Illinois at Chicago
College of Medicine
Undergraduate Medical Education
max@uic.edu
312-996-5898
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Notas del editor
Non-traditional path from what I thought I wanted to do with my library degree to what I actually ended up doing. I worked at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation from 2000-2003 installing computers and networking equipment and teaching public librarians how to use computers. I taught a lot of Word, PowerPoint, Magic School Bus, etc. Then SOLINET where I taught a lot of classes on various technologies and how they impact libraries. At first it was mostly 20% online and 80% f2f, but within a couple of years that trend flip-flopped. This also meant having to really learn how to put a class together so that it made sense in the online environment. A lot of trial by fire and making a lot of mistakes, unfortunately. I taught about 100 classes a year, whether it was online or f2f.
NN/LM – amount of classes I taught dwindled though I still taught about 30 a year. I wrote classes on podcasting, adapted a class on screencasting, and mobile technology in medical libraries; wrote a book chapter on mobile electronic resources in medical libraries, etc.
I read a lot of theorists like
Benjamin Bloom (Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain)
Dick and Carey (
Vygotsky, Dewey, Piaget, von Glasersfeld (Constructivism)
Gagne (Five Domains of Learning and the Nine Events of Instruction)
Reigeluth (cognitivism)
UIC COM hired me for my technology background and teaching experience, and the fact that I am getting this 2nd masters. There is a Dept of Medical Education here at UIC, and they are very theory-based while the UGME is very ‘boots on the ground’-based. We have to work together on various projects (DME + UGME) like observations of faculty members / facilitators delivering TBLs.
In a nutshell:
Instructional design and technology is the field where theories of educational psychology and communication cross paths with design principles to improve work performance through a systems approach, creating instruction based on research analysis whilst using the appropriate tools.
My design skills? I’m not a graphic designer by any stretch of the imagination. I can organize information though and that is where my library experience comes into play. It really helps having that solid background in organization to be able to help faculty members organize content for their classes. My teaching experience helps me to be able to observe faculty as they teach and give them tips on facilitation skills.
Project Management: I use insightly currently to keep track of the reorg of the 16 M1/M2 courses in Blackboard.
Performance Outcomes: One of the first tasks I was given here at UIC was to review all of the course and instructor evals for the M1/M2 AY 2013-2014 to get a handle on courses or faculty who might need a little help. The problem with these surveys is that they are pretty subjective. So, I also reviewed their Echo360 recordings and Blackboard courses.
Adult Learning / Andragogy
Where can you learn more about ID?
Here are some schools that offer advanced degrees as well as certificates:
George Mason University
University of Massachusetts
Cal State Fullerton
University of North Dakota
Florida State University
University of Memphis
Indiana University
Books
Here are some of the more recent popular titles on the subject. There are gobs of articles by famous names in the industry like Dick & Carey, David Merrill, Charles Reigeluth, Richard Clark, Robert Gagne, etc.
In the medical library literature there are articles written on the subject. Michele Tennant wrote one just a couple of years ago.
“To support these assignments, students receive 4 hours of hands-on genetics and literature database instruction from the librarian ”
Diane Kovacs has six topic, web-based hands-on course on instructional design. https://www.kovacs.com/moodle/course/info.php?id=2
I have seen a few job posting with descriptions that list the following:
Collaborate closely with instruction librarians to create innovative and effective approaches to strengthening library faculty skills to design curriculum, tools and learning experiences that enhance critical thinking and information literacy.• Apply learning theory, pedagogical methods, and learning outcomes assessment.• Stay informed of user needs and trends in academic library public services, including trends in online learning; about information tools and resources; and about emerging trends in teaching and learning in academic library instruction.• Participate in the library liaison program and provide outreach and services to faculty and students.• Actively participate in departmental and library initiatives, work groups and committees.• Serve at the reference desk, including some night and weekend assignments.• Engage in scholarly and creative activity and in service to the profession, as required of library faculty members.• Participate in library instruction.