carli presentation 2011
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No textbook? No problem!
Implementing and Supporting Courses with iPads
Amy WeidnerDigital Resources LibrarianBenedictine University
Department of Education FIPSE Grant One faculty member with an idea One Campus IT person who knew I had an
iPhone
In the beginning…
Library liaison to Campus IT Project planner Idea generator Support person Content assistance
My participation…
BIOL 370: Animal Behavior◦ Text
New at B&N and Amazon for $79.15, used for $47.00 Chegg rental for $79.15 CourseSmart eText and app $52.95 (180 day rental)
◦ LibGuide - http://libguides.ben.edu/biol370 Basic how-to and misc info Suggested app list Launch point
Fall 2010 - College of Science
Average of 59% thought library web site, databases and LibGuide were very easy/completely intuitive
92% desired a library app and felt the iPad was a reasonable tool for conducting research
41% still felt print textbook was ideal 100% felt the iPad enhanced their course
experience 60% would recommend it as primary means to
access course materials for entire college experience
And the survey says…
92% wanted to see other iPad loaner courses 80% would NOT pay for/choose to buy an iPad Students recommended apps like
GoodReader, TED, Tegrity, QuickVoice Students recommended avoiding apps like FB
and games Overall, their only complaint was that they
had to give it back and they missed real-time grades that they were used to seeing in Bb
Survey1 (cont’d)
BIOL 364A: Ecology Lab◦ Brought in Science subject specialist, Ariel Neff◦ No eText, more subject specific apps identified
LibGuide - http://libguides.ben.edu/BIOL364 D2L
Spring 2011 – College of Science
Average of 48% thought library web site, databases and LibGuide were very/somewhat easy
87% interested in a library app 93% felt the iPad was a useful research tool 62% still preferred print textbooks 93% felt it enhanced their course experience 87% wanted to see other iPad loaner courses
And the survey says…
Students recommended more academic/educational/subject specific apps than in BIOL370
Students continued to say games and FB apps were a distraction
Students experienced more issues with wireless access in the 2nd pilot
Two students said they rarely used or avoided using the iPad altogether
Survey2 (cont’d)
Students greatly enjoy the ability to consume most course content via the iPad◦ Tegrity◦ D2L/Bb◦ Library resources/research◦ Internet◦ NOT textbooks
Students identified the potential distraction caused by games & social media but still felt the positive impact trumped this
However, students continued to say they would not pay for an iPad on their own, but they didn’t want to give it back
Combined Pilot Feedback
INTB320: Doing Business in China combined course with CHIN 290: Contemporary Chinese Culture
Title VI Grant Approached to be a consultant for a 3rd party
app developer Tight timeline Provided pre-loaded iPads to students
◦ LibGuide - http://libguides.ben.edu/ipad ◦ Apps, podcasts, support
Spring 2011 - College of Business
NOTHING, yet! Final assignment is due today (June 10) Survey will be active through next
Wednesday Faculty have asked us to put an iPad on
reserve for Chinese foreign language courses for Fall 2011
And the survey says…
Middle Eastern Partnership Initiative Program
Grant money available Evaluate eReading devices
◦ Nook, Kindle, Sony◦ iPad cost prohibitive
Concerns about device limitations and user experience
Meanwhile…International Programs Office
Apple to visit campus 80 iPad2s with smart covers iPads will be distributed by our Center for
Teaching and Learning Excellence with $25 iTunes gift cards
Option to keep the iPad2 Library role: Consultant/liaison, support,
training LibGuide - http://libguides.ben.edu/ipad
Summer 2011 - iPad2 Rollout to Faculty
Committee of 8◦ 5 Faculty◦ 1 Campus IT ◦ 2 Librarians
Update and convert content of 5 STEM courses to be made available online and mobile accessible
Project launching June 20
Summer 2011 - Additional FIPSE Grant Work
Made my personal hobbies and interests known.
Yes, that’s it.
What I did…
Become mobile/app literate Become an “evangelist” on your campus Read about what others are doing Talk to vendors! Think outside the library
What librarians can do…
Amy WeidnerDigital Resources Librarian
Benedictine University630.829.6066
[email protected]@amyweidner
Questions?