Introduction to UDL framework for information literacy library educators.

1. UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING
&
INFORMATION LITERACY INSTRUCTION
New Identities:
Adapting the Academic Library
#acrlmdmilex14
Claire Holmes,
Research & Instruction Librarian
Towson University
November 14, 2014
SlideShare Link:
http://tinyurl.com/UDL-ACRLmd-14

2. Learning Outcomes for Today
• Introduce principles of Universal Design for
Learning (UDL) in order to provide a foundation for
implementation of UDL-based IL instruction.
• Share techniques for facilitating active learning in
order to brainstorm ways to shift IL instruction
toward UDL practice.

3. The UDL Framework…
…offers flexible instructional
materials, techniques, and strategies
to help instructors to differentiate
instruction to meet students’ varied
needs.

4. UDL at a Glance

5. UDL helps us, as instructors, to:
modify the learning environment, not the learner
recognize “learner variability” as the norm
remove barriers through thoughtful, proactive design
carefully consider goals

6. Why UDL for
Information Literacy Instruction?
Most classrooms we enter as information literacy instructors
include students with diverse abilities and backgrounds.
Student engagement can be a challenge since most of us
teach in other instructors’ classrooms.
UDL Guidelines align with the Information Literacy
Framework.

7. UDL provides options for:
• Presenting information and content in different
ways (the "what" of learning)
• Differentiating the ways that students can express
what they know
(the "how" of learning)
• Stimulating interest and motivation for learning
(the "why" of learning)

8. Networks of the Brain
(Link: http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/whatisudl)

9. (Link: http://www.udlcenter.org/sites/udlcenter.org/files/updateguidelines2_0.pdf)

10. Goals of UDL:
Improving student access, engagement and
achievement
Eliminating or reducing academic (and physical)
barriers
Valuing diversity through proactive design

11. Selected Resources:
• 14 Common Elements of UDL in a College Classroom
http://ctfd.sfsu.edu/sites/sites7.sfsu.edu.ctfd/files/14-Common-Elements-of-UDL-in-the-
College-Classroom.pdf
• CAST Professional Learning http://castprofessionallearning.org/
• National Center on Universal Design for Learning http://www.UDLCenter.org
• UDL On Campus: UDL in Higher Education http://udloncampus.cast.org/
• UDL-Universe: A Comprehensive UDL Faculty Development Guide
http://enact.sonoma.edu/content.php?pid=218878&sid=1818170
• Universal Design for Learning: Theory & Practice (Text)
• Universal Design in Higher Education: From Principles to Practice. (Text)
• What is Universal Design for Learning? (CAST) http://cast.org/udl/index.html