Note: This course has been removed from the catalog to make way for newer resources. If you're already enrolled in this course, you may print out a certificate of completion until December 31, 2024.
Format: Self-paced Course
Developed by: the South Central Regional Library Council, the Empire State Library Network, and the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University, with funding from the Institute for Museum and Library Services
Length: designed to take 3-5 hours a week over 4 weeks
Overview: By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- draft your own working definition for diversity as a benchmark
- interpret the content of a professional document on diversity standards on cultural competency
- reflect on what you, yourself, bring to the learning scenario
- collect resources to help you reflect on what your colleagues and learners bring to the learning scenario
- refine your instructional plans to be attentive to diversity by structuring learning to fit a variety of learning styles
- evaluate online library training to assess the extent to which it satisfies the ALA/ACRL Diversity Standards
- incorporate the principles of Universal Design for Learning in creating your online learning
Lead Course Developer: Dr. Loriene Roy
- Teacher: Arden Kirkland
- Teacher: Loriene Roy
