Googling to a degree: University study in an online age

In 1988 Monash University Library owned 2 PCs, and they were for staff use.

In 1990 Distance Learning meant telephones, Australia Post and occasional classes.

In 1993 there were 24 databases on the CD-ROM network, and one online. There were 17,000 serial subscriptions, none of them online.

In 1997 the only way students could access their recommended readings or past exam papers was to come to a library during opening hours. Most, if not all of their contact with teachers was in lectures, tutorials and office hours.

All of this has changed, but how has this changed the way we teach and the way students learn? As more information becomes available are students using the best of it or just the easiest to find?

Monash University Library, in conjunction with CeLTS and HEPCIT presents a forum on the impact of electronic resources on teaching and learning. To be held on March 26 2004, 1-3pm, R5, Building 8, Clayton.

This forum will look at the impact of electronic resources on teaching and learning, for the purpose of:

• Awareness raising
• Increasing understanding the issues
• Working towards better quality teaching and learning
• Informing future CeLTS programs and development of the Library's information literacy program and other services

The program:

1. Introduction
2. Presentation by Andrys Onsman (CeLTS) on current research and practice in teaching
3. Presentation by David Groenewegen (Library) on current research on information seeking
4. Three case studies by teaching staff
   a) Chris Baker (National Centre for Australian Studies)
   b) Marc Brodie (School of Historical Studies)
   c) Kaya Prpic (Computing and Information Technology)
5. Summary of issues, with lead in to discussion by Professor Graeme Davison
6. Discussion of possible responses by all participants and audience

All are invited, afternoon tea will be provided at the conclusion of the forum.

18 March 2004

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