Presented at CONUL Annual Conference, May 2022, Limerick, Ireland

1. UDL and Online
Library Instruction:
Creating an Inclusive
Learning Environment
Kathryn Briggs
Systems Librarian Conference 2022

2. Universal
Design for
Learning (UDL)
is a framework to
improve and
enhance teaching
and learning for
all.
An Inclusive
Learning
Environment is
a learning
environment that
regards and
respects all
students.
Online Library
Instruction is
teaching, training
or instructional
material that is
provided online;
designed to teach
information
literacy and
research skills.
Definitions

3. Minimise barriers and maximise
learning for all students

4. Remove
Barriers
Offer choice
and flexibility

5. Multiple Means of
Engagement
Multiple Means of
Representation
Multiple Means of
Action and
Expression
UDL
principles

6. LibGuides
LibGuides are a
content management
and information
sharing system
designed for libraries
to share knowledge
and resources online.
libguides.gmit.ie

7. Multiple Means of
Engagement
How can I
motivate and
engage students?
Communicate learning
outcomes clearly in a
way that is relevant to
students.

8. Multiple Means of
Representation
How can I present
information in
ways that reach
all students?
Provide different
options for engaging
with library instruction
and training
resources.

9. Multiple Means of
Action & Expression
How can I offer
choices for students to
show what they
know?
Allow students to
demonstrate what they
know via a variety of
formats.

10. One size
does not
fit all!

11. UDL is an
ongoing
process

12. Accessibility Inspection

13. UDL overview
Follow these 3 principles for
designing inclusive learning
environments and experiences:

14. Thanks!
Conference 2022

15. References
• https://opencourses.ie/opencourse/universal-design-in-teaching-
and-learning/
• https://www.ahead.ie/udl
• https://udlguidelines.cast.org/
• https://wave.webaim.org/
• https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/
• https://libguides.gmit.ie/skills
Images - Author’s own, except:
• https://p0.pxfuel.com/preview/506/555/733/career-leadership-
success-businessman.jpg - slide 11
• https://www.cast.org/impact/universal-design-for-learning-udl -
slide 13