The COVID-19 pandemic required many academic librarians to move their instruction online. Though a lot of time is spent discussing Zoom and other virtual meeting tools for synchronous instruction, asynchronous learning or online learning objects have many advantages for accessible and engaging learning experiences. In this first part of a two-part webinar series, UNCG Information Literacy Coordinator Jenny Dale and UNCG Online Learning Librarian Samantha Harlow will focus on the “what” and the “why” of asynchronous learning, including:

  • How asynchronous learning is defined.
  • What the current state of asynchronous learning is in academic libraries.
  • Advantages of creating engaging asynchronous learning for information literacy tutorials or online learning objects.

Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4917123073484553743

Can’t attend? Register now, and you’ll be emailed a recording of the webinar, after the live session ends, to view at your convenience!

About the Presenters:

Jenny Dale is the Information Literacy Coordinator at UNC Greensboro University Libraries, where she helps members of the campus community navigate the murky waters of our current information landscape.

Samantha Harlow is the Online Learning Librarian at UNC Greensboro University Libraries. In this job she works to train and assist librarians with online learning, including creating accessible digital objects, teaching online through the university learning management system (LMS) Canvas, and hosting a variety of virtual events.

Asynchronous Learning Workshop #1: The What and the Why

April 20, 2022 @ 3:00 pm-April 20, 2022 @ 4:00 pm