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Jul
22
0 comments Tags: data_science, eScience, Instructional Design, professional development, science librarians, Training
The story behind the NNLM/NER & MCPHS University Instruction Retreat for Health Sciences Librarians by Shanti Freundlich Inevitably I leave professional development events with brilliant new ideas. Hand-scribbled notes, a new understanding of learning theory, worksheets, new active learning techniques to try, meaningful quotes, starred tweets, and/or new articles and books to read. The next… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Aug
20
0 comments Tags: community engagement, data_science, Health Literacy, Instructional Design, Teaching, youth
One of the questions always asked on the first day back from summer break is: “What did you do this summer?” For many kids summer camp may be involved, either as a camper or as a camp counselor. Summer camp experiences can have a multitude of positive influences, such as building character, teaching independence and… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
May
01
0 comments Tags: adult learning, Instructional Design, trends in education
Are you a student or a teacher? My answer is I am both. Even if you are an educator in a K-12 school, college or a university, I bet you also spend a portion of your time wearing the hat of a student. Most of us experience being a student because our jobs require… Read More »
Posted in: Communities of Interest, Instructional Design, Trainings
Aug
02
0 comments Tags: Community of Interest, Instructional Design, professional development, Teaching, workshop
This post is the second in a series about the event Teach me to fish: From instructors to teachers as science and health science librarians that was held on June 6th, 2017 at the Tower Hill Botanic Gardens in Boylston, MA. Hosted by NER’s Instructional Design Community of Interest, this day long, interactive work shop… Read More »
Posted in: Communities of Interest, Instructional Design, Trainings
Jul
11
0 comments Tags: Community of Interest, Instructional Design, Teaching, workshop
On June 6th, 2017 the NER hosted an event at the Tower Hill Botanic Gardens in Boylston, MA called Teach me to fish: From instructors to teachers as science and health science librarians as part of the Instructional Design Community of Interest (COI). This day long, interactive work shop was taught by Dianne N. Brown, the Social… Read More »
Posted in: Communities of Interest, Instructional Design, Trainings