Why does Elearning Suit Library Techs?
Library Techs work in a highly technological industry and online learning whether on campus or off campus nicely complements skill building for the future. Library Techs are generally technology savvy and adapt to this style of learning easily.
Content is put into the webct shell with learning activities and exercises and communication facilities such as message boards and email. Assignments can be submitted online.
Students generally have few problems using webct to its full capacity and many necessary skills such as database searching skills and cataloguing are taught online mirroring workplace practices. It also offers the flexibility to study whilst working or juggling other commitments.
E Learning suits Library Techs because of the following factors:
Suits people who are working in libraries and need the qualification or to update their qualification.
Current students who start working during the course and need to continue their studies.
Students who live in remote areas or on the outskirts of Melbourne and factor travel time and costs into the campus.
Current technologies can deliver a “virtual classroom” and better communication between the teacher and the student.
All students learn the same course content and complete the same assessments.