From Med Kharbach: The potential of social networking sites in education is huge and we need to capitalize on it to enhance our professional development and consequently improve the quality of our instruction. Searching for articles on this topic , I came across Doug Johnson's post on the 10 social media competencies for teachers. I like the competencies Doug included and decided to make an infographic featuring all of these skills. Have a look and share with your colleagues.
In spring 2012, Rider University librarians heightened their collaboration with classroom faculty to teach students in core writing classes information literacy (IL) skills during IL instruction (ILI) sessions. This quasi-experimental study assessed four pedagogical approaches for single or multi-session ILI. The conventional approach, which involves lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on time, was used in both the control and the experimental groups.
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Social networking is infused into many library services. Here is a list of skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will help library staff achieve competence in this area.
What have you inherited?
How are patrons using technology?
How is the library using technology?
How can needs be better met?
What resources do you have?
Dig up documentation if it exists, build documentation if
it doesn’t already exist.
you should always be thinking about how to better meet community needs
Going Forward:
Reach out to community groups
Keeping in-house technology up-to-date and in
working order
Computer skills classes & workshops
Monitor emerging trends
Be a resource
Plan for the future
Take things one step at a time