Dive Summary:
- Duke University's Center for Instructional Technology (CIT) is leading the effort in helping professors implement new technologies need for MOOC provider Coursera's online learning platform.
- CIT librarians are helping professor produce videos for the platform and ensuring learning materials are accessible through Coursera.
- According to Lynne OBrien, director of academic technology and instructional services, CIT has also organized workshops to help professors "flip" their classrooms.
From the article:
“... 'Our library has been a vibrant partner to our faculty not only in their more traditional work, but also as we’re introducing more and more digital materials,' Lange said. 'This is just a natural role for them to play.'
The structure of Duke’s library is not very common among its peer institutions, O’Brien said, noting that Duke seems to be ahead of the game in terms of integrating technological assistance and access to course materials through one streamlined system. Duke joined Coursera last July, when only 15 schools other were participating. Now, Coursera hosts 62 universities. ..."
