{"product_id":"online-teaching-and-learning-9781442267169","title":"Online Teaching and Learning","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for experienced librarians, librarians new to the profession, and library school students, Online Teaching and Learning: A Practical Guide for Librarians provides a comprehensive framework that encompasses all aspects of planning, designing, creating, implementing, and assessing online learning for all types of libraries, including public, academic, special, and K-12. It also provides a valuable guide for teachers, administrators, and other educators.   Online Teaching and Learning: A Practical Guide for Librarians features three main sections:Section I: Theory into Practice forms the basis in theory of learning that ultimately influences practice. It includes definition, importance in today's society, benefits and challenges, and categories and types of online learning with examples to illustrate each.   Section II: Creating Online Instruction explores how to create an online course--describing components and stepping through the process using a model on the topic of informat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the title suggests, Crane provides practical and clear information to help any library move its instruction into the online environment. From learning theory to the needs and traits of online learners this book provides both important foundational information as well as step by step instructions that will assist any librarian in creating an engaging and useful online experience. With its specific examples of activities, exercises at the end of each chapter, and detailed descriptions of the differences in online learning options, Online Teaching and Learning would be a valuable resource for any college, university or research instruction librarian. -- Anne Grant, Instruction Coordinator, Clemson University Libraries\u003cbr\u003eFor the librarian new to teaching, and those creating online learning experiences for the first time, this book is a must. Online Teaching and Learning: A Practical Guide for Librarians is a concise and readily useful book that offers the reader an excellent introduction to educational theories, practical tips and strategies for designing online learning, and easy-to-use handouts and exercises.   -- Yvonne Mery, Associate Librarian, University of Arizona and author of Online by Design: The Essentials of Creating Information Literacy Courses\u003cbr\u003eRoles for librarians in online learning environments can take many forms. Crane shares rich examples and versatile strategies from a wide range of libraries that will give librarians the resources they need to expand their elearning toolkit. -- Hannah Gascho Rempel, Science Librarian \u0026amp; Graduate Student Success Coordinator, Oregon State University Libraries\u003cbr\u003eOnline Teaching and Learning: A Practical Guide for Librarians provides an in-depth study, analysis and recommendations for public, academic, corporate\/special, and K-12 libraries.   It begins with theories of learning and how librarians should use the different styles when working with their customers. The book continues with sections on creating online instruction and online courses; instructional design models for online teaching and learning; and includes the value of embedded librarianship and blended librarianship.  There are sections devoted to MOOCs, flipped online learning and teaching, and ends with the future of the profession, future trends in libraries, and trends in teaching and learning.  Each chapter has exercises, references, additional reading material and other sections to help the reader practice and reinforce what they have just learned.  It is an excellent resource. -- Ethel M. Salonen, Principal, Ollin Associates","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51039984615767,"sku":"9781442267169","price":61.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781442267169.jpg?v=1750945434","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/online-teaching-and-learning-9781442267169","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}