Using Web 2.0 Tools for
Collaboration and Information
Literacy Instruction
ACRL EBSS Current Topic Discussion
January 21, 2011
Mona Anne Niedbala, University of Rhode Island
Lisa Baures, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Factors Contributing to Successful Collaborations
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Membership
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Perceived role as a legitimate leader
Political and social support
Mutual respect, understanding, and trust
Appropriate cross section of stakeholders
Belief in the benefits to be accrued/self-interest
Ability to compromise
Process and structure
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Shared stake in process AND outcome
Multiple layers of participation
Organizational flexibility/agility
Explicit roles and guidelines
Adaptability (e.g., major changes to goals, members, etc.)
Pace
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Factors Contributing to Successful Collaborations
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Communication
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Purpose
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Practice the five “Cs”—clarity, completeness, conciseness, concreteness, and correctness
Develop informal relationships and communication links
Specific and attainable goals and objectives
Shared vision
Unique purpose
Resources
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Sufficient funds, staff, materials, and time
Effective leadership
Mattessich, P. Collaboration: What makes it work [PDF document]. Retrieved from
http://www.orau.gov/hsc/hdspinstitute/2005/PlenarySessions/CollaborationPlenarySlidesSept
2005fordisplay.pdf
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Preparation for Facilitating Collaboration
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Understand the problem
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Group characteristics
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Task characteristics
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Identify and define tasks/steps and sub-tasks/sub-steps
Identify complexities of identified tasks/steps
Technology characteristics
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Size
Proximity
Time
Composition
Cohesiveness
Anonymity
Group memory
Speed
Media characteristics
User friendliness
Contextual characteristics
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Organizational culture
Time pressure
Evaluative tone (summative vs. formative)
Reward structure
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Preparation for Facilitating Collaboration (cont.)
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Develop alternative solutions
Evaluate alternative solutions
Select alternative solutions
Develop and implement a plan
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Develop a timeframe for completing tasks/outputs
Document and distribute plan
Beta-test plan
Monitor results
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Assess outputs
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• Social
– Satisfaction
– Consensus
– Commitment
– Usability
Kolfschoten, G. L., Den Hengst-Bruggeling, M., & De Vreede, G. (2007). Issues in the design of facilitated collaboration
processes. Group Decision and Negotiation, 16, 347-361. doi:10.1007/s10726-006-9054-6
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Example of Collaborative Process in Action
Using Web 2.0 Tools
Researcher’s Compass
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Effective instructional design models
• Systematic design of Instruction model (designing information
literacy programs)
• Backward Design of Instruction model (designing information
literacy sessions)
More instructional design models:
Online Learning Toolkit (Online Learning Research Committee)
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Systematic Design of Instruction model
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Identify instructional goals
Conduct instructional analysis
Analyze learners and contexts
Write performance objectives
Develop assessment instruments
Develop instructional strategy
Develop and select instructional materials
Design and conduct formative evaluation of instruction
Revise instruction
Dick, W., Carey, L, & Carey, J.O. (2005)
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Backward Design of Instruction model
Stages of the backward design:
• Identify desired results
• Determine acceptable evidence of learning
• Plan learning experiences and instruction
Wiggins & McTighe (2005)
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Solid theoretical frame
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ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards
Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education
Scaffolded learning
Knowledge building theory
Collaborative learning (peer editing)
Blended learning
Project-based learning
More on efficient pedagogy:
Online Learning Toolkit (Online Learning Research Committee)
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Seven Principles for Good Practice in
Undergraduate Education
Good practice:
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Encourages contact between students and faculty
Develops reciprocity and cooperation among students
Encourages active learning
Gives prompt feedback
Emphasizes time on task
Communicates high expectations
Respects diverse talents and ways of learning
Chickering & Gamson (1987)
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Scaffolded Learning
• Use of temporary supports or “scaffolds” to assist
learners complete complex tasks independently
• Based on Lev S. Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal
Development Theory
More on scaffolded learning theory:
Online Learning Toolkit (Online Learning Research
Committee)
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Knowledge Building Theory
• Production and continual improvement of ideas of value
to a community
• Creation or modification of public knowledge
• Collective cognitive responsibility
Scardamalia, M. (2002).
Scardamalia, M., & Bereiter, C. (2003)
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Web 2.0 tools for teaching information literacy
(URI)
• Wikispaces
– Subscription
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• Google Docs
• Zotero
• Delicious
• RSS Feeds
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Web 2.0 tools for teaching information literacy
(MSU, Mankato)
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Audacity (free)
Google sites (free)
iSpring Free (free)
Jing (free)
PowerPoint (subscription)
SoftChalk6 (subscription)
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Example of Instruction Module Applying
Pedagogical and Instructional Design Theories
Literature Review: An Overview
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EBSS Online Learning Research Committee
Online Learning Toolkit
At http://wikis.ala.org/acrl/index.php/Online_Learning_Toolkit
Contact information:
Mona Anne Niedbala
Phone: 401-874-9433
Email: mflorea@mail.uri.edu
Lisa Baures
Phone: 507-388-1246
Email: lisa.baures@mnsu.edu
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http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/standards/informationliteracycompetency.cfm
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Dick, W., Carey, L, & Carey, J.O. (2005). The systematic design of instruction (6th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Kolfschoten, G. L., Den Hengst-Bruggeling, M., & De Vreede, G. (2007). Issues in the design of facilitated collaboration
processes. Group Decision and Negotiation, 16, 347-361.
doi:10.1007/s10726-006-9054-6
Mattessich, P. Collaboration: What makes it work [PDF document]. Retrieved from
http://www.orau.gov/hsc/hdspinstitute/2005/PlenarySessions/CollaborationPlenarySlidesSept2005fordisplay.pdf
Scardamalia, M. (2002). Collective cognitive responsibility for the advancement of knowledge. Retrieved December 27, 2007
from http://www.ikit.org/fulltext/inpressCollectiveCog.pdf
Scardamalia, M., & Bereiter, C. (2003). Knowledge Building. In Encyclopedia of Education. (2nd ed., Vol. 4, pp.1370-1373).
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