Synchronised training for distance learners
OU Live
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Bernadette Martin
Synchronous technologies
• Significantly add to social presence • Provide ‘human feel’ • Nurture sense of belonging [1]
[1] Kear, K., Chetwynd, F., Williams, J., Donelan, H. (2012) 'Web conferencing for synchronous online tutorials: Perspectives of tutors using a new medium', Computers and Education, 58 (3) pp. 953-963
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LibTeachMeet 12 June 2014
LibTeachMeet 12 June 2014
Promotion and deliveryHosted Advertised Recording
Generic Library VLE Library website No
Targeted Module website Module website Yes
Targeted Generic Library VLE Library website, but promoted to students on specific module
No
LibTeachMeet 12 June 2014
LibTeachMeet 12 June 2014
Positives • Overcomes geographical boundaries• Provides the right skills at the right time• Recorded sessions a valuable resource for tutors
and students to refer to• Raises visibility of the library• Enables collaboration with faculty
LibTeachMeet 12 June 2014
Challenges• Technical issues • No visual clues (facial expression/body language)• High attendance can mean less interaction• Harder to improvise with pre-loaded session plan• High levels of off topic student chat may need to
be managed• Distractions in students’ own environments
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LibTeachMeet 12 June 2014
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