Instructional Literacy

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This "Instructional Literacy" Flashcard set is based on glossary terms defined in "Reflective Teaching, Effective Learning; Instructional Literacy for Library Educators", by Char Booth, 2011, published by the American Library Association (ALA).

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Char Booth is E-Learning Librarian at the University of California, Berkeley. Read her blogs at:
www.informational.com.

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active learning

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Instructional theories and appraoches based on the premise that there is a strong link between engaged activity and meaningful learning. (Booth, 2011, ch. 4, 5, 6).

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ADDIE

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Acronym that stands for Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate, a five-step cycle that represents the core of design thinking and methodology. (Booth, 2011, ch.7)

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andragogy

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Theory and practice of adult education. (Booth, 2011, ch. 4).

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ARCS

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Instructional motivation model built on designing learning experiences that maximize learner Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction. (Booth, 2011, ch.10).

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blended learning

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Learning environment that mixes media and delivery methods, such as a hybrid online and in-person class. (Booth, 2011, ch.6,7).

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chunking

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Sparating instructional material into discrete units that function on the principles of cognitive load management.
(Booth, 2011, ch. 4,5).

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gleaning

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Gathering inspiration and ideas from your environment and community of practice. (Booth, 2011, ch. 3).

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USER

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Four-stage instructional design method: Understand, Structure, Engage, Reflect. (Booth, 2011, ch. 8-12).

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zone of proximal development (ZPD)

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Extent of learning achievable by an individual in a given learning scenario. (Booth, 2011, ch. 4).