MILE - Model for Information Literacy Education
website: http://mile.auc.dk/
Start Date: 1999
End Date: 2001
Typology: research project - framework-model - e-learning course-distance education - academic library initiative

Institution:
Aalborg University Library
Aalborg

Address
Aalborg University Library
Langagervej 2
9220 Aalborg Oest

Contact persons:
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Elisabeth Arkin
Tel.: 9635 9349
Niels Jørgen Blåbierg
Tel.: 9635 9368 

MILE developed a multimedia programme with an innovative design, consisting of a tutorial divided into modules that could be used independently. These heterogeneous modules were constructed with an eye towards testing various methods of instruction, such as animated demonstrations, various types of exercises, narrative and interactive film sequences, as well as testing different types of multimedia effects such as music and speech.
MILE takes into consideration that library users differ in terms of learning styles and pace. Thus, the programme takes the need of the individual user as its point of departure.
This project aims to create and test a model for user instruction at Aalborg University Library  in information literacy based on innovative pedagogy and information and communication technology. The product of the project is a tested and evaluated model for an instructional program which may consist of a combination of multimedia or web-based just-in-time tutorials, as well as live instruction integrated in the teaching/learning process.
Results from the pilot study showed that the idea of an interactive multimedia programme seemed especially appealing to the target group (the students).

Reports are available online (in Danish).

Keywords: multimedia tutorials for university students – web-based just-in-time tutorials - information literacy - model for information literacy education - interactive multimedia programme - modularity