Best Practices for Creating an Online Tutorial: A Literature Review

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Title: Best Practices for Creating an Online Tutorial: A Literature Review
Language: English
Authors: Blummer, Barbara A., Kritskaya, Olga
Source: Journal of Web Librarianship. 2009 3(3):199-216.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2009
Document Type: Information Analyses
Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Information Literacy, Information Skills, Library Services, Best Practices, Tutorial Programs, Instructional Design, Literature Reviews, Library Instruction, Online Courses, Online Searching, Search Strategies, Educational Theories
DOI: 10.1080/19322900903050799
ISSN: 1932-2909
Abstract: In the digital era, information literacy skills enable users to locate and use online materials effectively. One persistent library service for libraries is providing skills training to students. This article traces the creation of online library instructional tutorials, currently referred to as digital learning objects, in academic libraries. It isolates the factors that improve the success of these learning tools, including knowledge of the tutorials' purpose and potential, collaboration with other individuals, the use of standards, student engagement, and evaluation. The literature review also illustrates the incorporation of multimedia learning theories and assessment strategies in these tutorials. By developing appropriate learning tools, librarians offer services aimed at meeting user needs while reducing time and resource demands on library staff. (Contains 6 tables.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 40
Entry Date: 2009
Accession Number: EJ858261
Database: ERIC
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