Information Literacy and the Distant Student: One University's Experience Developing, Delivering, and Maintaining an Online, Required Information Literacy Course

This article discusses the development and implementation of a required, credit bearing online information literacy course at the University of Maryland University College. Key factors in its success include administrative support, student and faculty interaction in the online classroom, and outcome...

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Published in:Internet reference services quarterly 2005-04, Vol.9 (1-2), p.21-36
Main Authors: Mulherrin, Elizabeth, Kelley, Kimberly B., Fishman, Diane, Orr, Gloria J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
distance education
Distance learning
Information literacy
Maryland
Maryland University
outcomes assessment
Students
University libraries
USA
User training
Users
World Wide Web
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Summary:This article discusses the development and implementation of a required, credit bearing online information literacy course at the University of Maryland University College. Key factors in its success include administrative support, student and faculty interaction in the online classroom, and outcomes assessment. Student persistence in the course is high, and grade distributions indicate that students are being challenged.
ISSN:1087-5301
1540-4749
DOI:10.1300/J136v09n01_03