Pilot Project: Creating interactive online learning modules to advance the research skills of the University of Kansas Medical Center community

The goals and objectives of the project are as follows: Speak to faculty about which topics/subjects to cover in our online interactive learning modules to improve students' research skills Test and become familiar with SoftChalk as our software for creating the modules Create three online interactive modules based on faculty feedback with collaboration and advise of TLT staff Attend training on instructional design and online education Such as SIDLIT Summer Institute on Distance Learning and Instructional Technology 2018 : August 2 - 3 in Overland Park, KS Learn skills that will help us develop and create online interactive learning modules that can improve students' research skills and therefore, improve patient outcomes Identify further needs and additional campus communities that could benefit from this type of learning module Create online interactive learning modules that fit the need of the three schools in KUMC : Consult with faculty on topics to be covered in the modules Perform: Librarians and faculty Create the online interactive learning modules based on faculty feedback Librarians, faculty, and TLT staff Test the online interactive learning modules with faculty and students Share modules and assessment survey Perform: Librarians Link the modules in Blackboard to appropriate classes including grading options. Perform: Faculty and librarian Provide access to the online interactive learning modules through our Research Guides LibGuides Perform: Librarian