IDEA Model from Theory to Practice: Integrating Information Literacy in Academic Courses

IDEA (interview, design, embed, and assess) is a theoretical instructional design model for integrating information literacy (IL) in academic courses. The model supports the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) proposed 2015 Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education through the collaborative efforts between librarians and teaching faculty. The article describes a case study application of information literacy content integrated into three Doctor of Education blended classes taught by the same classroom instructor. The theoretical phases are explained in terms of practical steps and outcomes resulting in pedagogically sound curriculum and effective collaboration between librarian and teaching faculty.