First of all: What is Distance Learning? I define distance learning as any learning that takes place with the teacher and student in primarily separate locations.

• Are you considering taking some online classes, but aren't sure what you are getting into?
• Are you teaching online, but don't know how to incorporate library resources into your online classes? (Do your students just "Google it"?)
• Are you a librarian with online students trying to use your library from off campus and you aren't sure the best way to help them?
• Are distance students from other institutions asking for help at your library?

Ask Spiral Mandelbrot, Distance Education Consultant in Second Life!

• Advice on taking online classes.
• Procedures for incorporating library resources into courses.
• What to look for when considering online resources for distance students.
• Strategies for teaching students how to get the most out of open Web resources.

Visit me at my Second Life office in Cybrary City on Info Island. Or talk to me online: