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Blended Learning Guide
Blended Learning - a mix of online training methods and in-person training - can serve as a valuable approach for libraries wanting to incorporate an online component into their staff training.
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Blended Learning Overview
A two page overview of blended learning, including examples of how it can be incorporated into staff trainings.
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Blended Learning Webinar Slides
Handout of PowerPoint slides for Blended Learning Webinar (May 2007)
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Case Study: Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham Public Library brings blended learning opportunities to library staff by offering LE@D online courses followed by monthly facilitated discussions where participants share what they have learned.
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Case Study: Illinois State LibraryU Online Training Center
Learn how libraries in Illinois are blending multiple elements of online learning to create a variety of engaging and collaborative staff training programs.
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Case Study: Maryland's Division of Library Development and Services
Maryland's Department of Library Development and Services uses a blended learning approach to combine high-quality online courses with monthly in-person facilitated sessions, allowing staff to work in teams while reducing training costs.
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Case Study: PLCMC Learning 2.0
The Learning 2.0 program at Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Public Libraries uses a comprehensive variety of blended learning modes to encourage staff to explore new web technologies in a fun and engaging environment.
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Case Study: State Library of Iowa
Learn how the State Library of Iowa has boosted enrollment and completion rates for staff training through in-person orientation, interactive sessions and videoconferencing tools.
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Case Study: University of North Texas Le@d
Read about UNT's Library Education @ Desktop program which offers an economical and scalable solution for providing a series of online continuing education courses for library staff.
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Case Study: Washington State Virtual Reference Project
A look at how Washington State Library implemented a successful blended learning program for training virtual reference staff.
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Case Study: WebJunction's Spanish Language Outreach Program
Read how WebJunction's Spanish Language Outreach program has created a successful outreach training program using in person and online learning formats.
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Managing the Synchronous Blend
Blending technologies well is an important skills for online trainers.
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Maximizing E-Learning
Examples of how Iowa and Maryland are blending e-learning to maximize the time and effort they put into staff training.
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Mixing It Up at the State Library of Iowa
Presentation from PLA National Conference 2008 on the use of blended learning techniques for staff training.
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Quick Guide: Discussion Boards
An overview and guidelines for using discussion boards in online learning.
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Quick Guide: Instant Messaging/Chat
An overview of tools and ideas for incorporating online instant messaging or chat into your blended learning program.
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Quick Guide: Podcasting
An overview of tools for creating, editing and producing podcasts.
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Quick Guide: Rapid E-learning Software Tools
An overview of software tools for rapid e-learning development.
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Quick Guide: Web Conferencing
A look at guidelines and tools for using web conferencing for live online learning.
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