The document describes the IDEA model for integrating information literacy into academic courses. The IDEA model is based on instructional design and cognitive learning theories. It involves interviewing faculty to understand assignment requirements, designing information literacy lessons and resources, embedding those materials into the course, and assessing student learning and use of resources. An example is provided of how the model could be applied to a specific course by modifying the syllabus, creating an online lesson, developing a libguide with resources, and embedding links and a discussion board in the course management system. The document concludes by noting characteristics of courses that are best suited for extensive information literacy integration using this model.

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Kimberly Mullins
Instructional Design Librarian
Long Island University
A Great IDEA for
Integrating
Information Literacy
in Academic Courses

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Session Goals
 Describe the IDEA model
 Illustrate real-life application
 Discuss how to adapt the model to meet
your instructional needs

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IDEA Model
An instructional design (ID) approach to effectively
integrating information literacy content into courses.
Foundations in the generic ISD/ADDIE design model,
behavioral theory, and cognitive (load) theory.
Useful for:
 Librarians who want ID knowledge
 IDs who want IL knowledge
 Faculty and school teachers who want both ID or IL
knowledge

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IDEA Model Flow

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Interview Phase

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Interview Phase

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Interview Phase

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Design Phase

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Design Phase

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Embed Phase

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Embed Phase
A Great IDEA for Integrating Information Literacy in Online Academic Courses Kimberly Mullins
Ebook:
APA style guide to electronic
references
https://liucat.lib.liu.edu
/articles/1813783.235/1
.PDF
Embed in Course
LIU credentials
Asynchronous Screencast
tutorial on effective database
search strategies
http://www.youtube.co
m/watch?feature=playe
r_embedded&v=EoOg
OddzVNg
Libguide Resource
Open Internet
APA Tutorial and Reference
Tool (Merlot.org)
http://www.apastyle.or
g/learn/tutorials/basics
-tutorial.aspx
Libguide Resource
Open Internet
Flash-based
APA Video Tutorial http://www.apastyle.or
g/learn/index.aspx
Libguide Resource
Open Internet
Recognizing and Avoiding
Plagiarism (OpenStax CNX)
http://cnx.org/contents/
3817577d-09e1-416c-
9dc8-822319cebd5a@2
Libguide Resource
Must create free
account
Web & Mobile app
Easybib Subscription (Web
& Mobile App)
Libguide Resource
LIU credentials
Web & Mobile App
B) Course materials that require development or modification:
Material Development or Modification Plan
Syllabus and Course Overview Instructor and Librarian will:
Modify course calendar
Add IL resources (website and libguide
link) and important information (remote
access)
Describe embedded librarian role
Add librarian direct contact information
Online “synchronous” class pl an Librarian will create a lesson plan for the
class that covers:
Database searching techniques
Overview to library resources and libguide
Course Level Libguide Librarian will:
Add resources and information listed
above
Add library services information
(RBA,Chat, email, ILL)
CMS Embed direct links to course content
(instructor & librarian)
Add research Q & A discussion board
(librarian)
Embed course level libguide (librarian)

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Assess Phase

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Assess Phase

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Assess Phase

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Information Overload?

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Lessons Learned
It is most effective and efficient to integrate information
literacy (greatest ROI) in courses that:
 “Virtual” seat time
 Limited access to physical library
 Significant research requirements
 Frequently implemented
 Reasonable development time frames
 May be applied to other closely related courses
 Students that may require additional support (gap
years, Veterans, International)
 Motivated and collaborative faculty

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Questions