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Sponsored by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), this one-of-a-kind book demonstrates the best tools, resources, and techniques for discovering, selecting, and integrating interactive open educational resources (OERs) into the teaching and learning process. The author examines many of the best repositories and digital library websites for finding high quality materials, explaining in depth the best practices for effectively searching these repositories and the various methods for evaluating, selecting, and integrating the resources into the instructor’s curriculum and course assignments, as well as the institution’s learning management system.
Table of Contents:
Preface: Transforming the Learning Experience through New Forms of Instructional Materials in the Digital Information Age ix
About the Author xv
Part One Interactive Learning Materials: Setting the Stage 1
One Interactive Learning Materials: Engaging Learners in the Emerging Digital World 3
Two Defining an Emergent Class of Educational Resources: Interactive Multimedia Modules, Simulations, and Games 11
Part Two Finding ILMs: A Digital Exploration 19
Three The Discovery Process: The Art of Discovering ILMs 21
Four The Pioneers: Searching Online Educational Repositories in North America and the United Kingdom 35
Five The Educators: Searching College and University Educational Repositories 61
Six The Entrepreneurs: Textbook Publishers, Entertainment Media, and Educational Software Companies 83
Seven The Exhibitors: Museums, Professional Organizations, and Governmental Organizations 95
Part Three Choosing and Using ILMs 111
Eight The Selection Process: How to Choose and Evaluate ILMs 113
Nine The Implementation Process: How to Instruct and Engage Students through ILMs 129
Ten The Assessment Process: The Impact of ILMs on Student Learning 143
Epilogue: How Faculty, Librarians, and Instructional Support Staff Transform Learning with ILMs in the Future 155
References 163
Index 169
About the Author :
John D. Shank is an instructional design librarian for the Information Commons at the Thun Library, Penn State Berks in Reading, Pennsylvania. He has a decade of experience working with instructors and directing the integration of interactive learning resources into web-enhanced, hybrid, and online courses.
Review :
"I highly recommend this book for faculty, academic advisors and all higher educational professionals. Although the content is geared more closely to faculty and instructors, all university personnel should be aware of new, potentially significant mechanisms to impact student achievement. With clear descriptions and instructions for finding quality resources, the author has provided an abundance of information and tools for practitioners to apply across multiple disciplines." — NACADA Journal Issue 34 (2)
