ICONic training: use of a course management system to provide continual reference student education.
In an effort to provide continuing education to the students working at the Hardin Library reference desk, staff members have created an online training course using the University of Iowa's course management system called ICON(Iowa Courses Online). The course has four main components-a content page, an article discussion forum, quizzes, and a challenging questions module. ICON has quickly become an essential training resource and has also provided an electronic professional community for students who primarily work in isolation. Additionally, the experience with the software has positioned the library to provide training support for the health campus and to take advantage of new technology based collaborations.
Skhal
Kathryn J
KJ
Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa, 100 Hardin Library, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. kathryn-skhal@uiowa.edu
Thureson
Catherine
C
D004496:Education, Continuing; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007484:Iowa; D007993:Libraries, Medical; D012984:Software