Kern, Linda E.

Smith, Cynthia L.

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Georgia Southern UniversityDigital Commons@Georgia SouthernGeorgia International Conference on InformationLiteracy(Formerly known as the Georgia Conference on Information Literacy)Sep 25th, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMCollaborating at a DistanceLinda E. KernCynthia L. SmithFollow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gaintlitPart of the Curriculum and Instruction Commons, and the Information Literacy CommonsThis presentation (open access) is brought to you for free and open access by the Conferences & Events at Digital Commons@Georgia Southern. It hasbeen accepted for inclusion in Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@Georgia Southern. For more information, please contact digitalcommons@georgiasouthern.edu.Recommended CitationKern, Linda E. and Smith, Cynthia L., "Collaborating at a Distance" (2009). Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy.22.https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gaintlit/2009/2009/22COLLABORATING AT A DISTANCE Linda E. Kern MLS Assistant Professor Head, Research and Instructional Services Trustee Library  Brenau University Cynthia L. Smith, MS Adjunct Professor School of Business and Mass Communication Brenau University  in absentia with how the courses are integrated  content of each course  initial collaboration evolved collaboration benefits problems  why it works student evaluations 2 Online courses Co-requisite enrollment  2 Professors 2 Blackboard sites 2 Sets of assignments  and grades  2 Weeks in AS110 2.5 Weeks in LB101 2.5 Weeks in AS110 how the courses are integrated   content of each course Academic Success 110 Skills for Professional Transition    2 credits Course topics include stress and time management, study skills, writing skills and style, and dealing with work, home, and family concerns while attending school.  Library 101 Library Research   1 credit Course topics include library research  and critical thinking skills: selecting and articulating a research topic, locating and evaluating information, using the information effectively and ethically to write an APA style paper Focused  on returning students content of each course Joint assignment: complete a short research paper on an aspect of  adult education AS110 Selecting a topic – concept mapping, background research       Using the information to effectively write LB101   Articulating the topic Locating information, Managing information, Evaluating Information Using the information ethically   To effectively write an APA style paper Invited to “sit in” Adapted existing courses Integrated the courses Adapted to online format  Essentials:  Identify key concepts Give and take Lose less important content Hours on the phone Access to Blackboard sites Navigation initial collaboration Defined paper topic for better results Rewrote some content based on student responses Deleted less important content Added LibGuide to centralize resources for library research Wimba? evolved collaboration Non-threatening environment  Research is taught Longer timeframe to develop paper Quality research tools carry forward into other courses Librarian contact carries forward   Early emphasis on writing Early exposure and adaptation to 2 styles of teaching and to 2 ways of delivering Bb content Early exposure to more Bb tools Additional support for students  Development of LB501 benefits Library anxiety  Extra preparation time Additional teaching time Changes must be coordinated problems Respect Attitude Desire to collaborate Evacuating the academic silo Willingness to experiment why it works What did you like best about the course?  Learning how to write an effective paper, and do research, two things that I will be able to put to use for the rest of my classes. Taught many aspects of the online and library environment and showed really what all the Brenau Library has to offer! I think this class is of utmost importance and should be required... I loved how this course and AS110 complimented each other, the instructors and the structure of both classes. The format and organization was excellent! This was a tough class but well worth it.  student evaluations THANK YOU!   Contact: Linda E. Kern, MLS  Assistant Professor Head, Research and Instructional Services  Trustee Library of Brenau University 500 Washington Street SE Gainesville GA 30501  770.534.6256 or 800.252.5119 X6256 LKern@brenau.edu  

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