Creating and Using Digital Learning Objects for Library

Instruction

Marc BessInstruction Librarian

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Where are we going?

1. Digital Learning Objects: Why and What

2. Using Adobe Captivate to Design Online

Learning

3. Online Learning Module Design and

Best Practices

4. Questions/Comments

One shot instruction has limitations.

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Online instruction offers possibilities.

Why try online library instruction?

• Extend instruction beyond one-shot

sessions

• Focus on higher level concepts

• Students already use online learning

spaces

• Engage students outside the

classroom

• Increase library presence in course

design

• Rethink our instructional methods as

librarians

Digital learning objects can help.

• Digital learning resource

• Often reusable

• Interactive or non-interactive

• Modular or fixed

• Clear learning objectives

• Often include assessment component

What are digital learning objects?

Video/audio

lectures

Video tutorials

Onlinegames

Online learning modules

What are digital learning objects?

• Audiovisuals and text

• Clearly stated objectives

• Interactive elements

• Learning divided into units

(“chunked”)

• Can be embedded in LMS, SCORM

compliant

• Used to teach higher level concepts

What are online learning modules?

Part of a series of

three learning modules

Used in freshman seminar courses

Supports inquiry learning

objective

Created in Adobe

Captivate

Inquiry is Exploring Module

• E-learning design software

• Easy to combine audio and

visuals

• Variety of interactive elements

• Quizzing functions

• Accessibility features

• Number of publishing formats

• Compatible with most LMS

Adobe Captivate project view

Consider best practices.

Design Process

The 5 E’s of Usability

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