Chapter 1. Online Learning in K–12 and Higher Education and the Library Professional
Authors
Lucy Santos Green
Abstract
Every once in a while, my colleagues across the fields of library and information science and instructional technology debate the growth and application of online (or, as it is sometimes referred to, distance) education. For those of us who are passionate about high-quality online learning, it often comes as a surprise that anyone might still be hesitant or against the creation of a fully online course.
Author Biography
Lucy Santos Green
Dr. Lucy Santos Green is an associate professor of library and information science at the University of South Carolina. Previously, she was an associate professor of instructional technology at Georgia Southern University, where she taught courses in instructional design and online pedagogy and design. Dr. Green earned her MLS at Texas Woman’s University and a doctorate in instructional design and technology at Texas Tech University. She frequently researches and publishes on technology-enabled learning, librarians as instructional designers and instructional partners, and digital learning environments.
