Vincent,+Melanie

** Needs Assessment For Third Grade TEL ** Vincent_M_Needs_Assessment.doc // Standard: // 1.0 Students will understand basic operations and concepts of technology. // Learner Expectation: // 1.1 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. 1.2 Students will demonstrate a proficiency in the use of technology. // Accomplishments // 3.3.1 Student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. 3.3.2Students will demonstrate a proficiency in the use of technology a. Demonstrate the proper sequence and steps to operate a computer // Content Standard: // // 10.0 Earth Resources // The student will investigate the properties, uses, and conservation of earth’s resources. // Learner Expectation: // 10.1 Recognize that there are a variety of earth materials which have basic observable and measurable properties. 10.2 Realize that earth materials can be recycled or conserved. // Accomplishments: // // Earth Resources: // 3.10.1 Recognize that there are a variety of earth materials that have basic observable and measurable properties. a.  Explain the relationship between rocks and minerals. b.  Identify common types of rocks. * Decide on database to use * Search for specific information * Present a report on information gathered from TEL A week after the lesson on TEL the learner will present information gathered on the topic chosen in the form of a poster and oral presentation. Computer Computer Avery Key Poster board TV  Paper Pencil and Markers The teacher will show the image of the Ayers Rock in Australia which was located from KIDS BITS on TEL. The teacher will tell students that this and much more information like this can be found on TEL. If you knew how to access TEL you could look up any information about anything you would like to know about plus see COOL images. The teacher would ask the learners if they would be interested in learning about TEL. Show picture of the Ayers Rock in Australia. Ask students if they would like to find cool pictures like this and learn more about what they are and were they are. Explain that this was found in Kids Info Bits (KIB) at TEL Explain what TEL and KIB are by writing the words on the board as you explain. Model how to find TEL and KIB Provide a copy of the “TEL How To” sheet to each student. ** HOW TO ** ** For Tennessee Electronic Library ** 1. Connect to the Internet 2. Go to http://www.hickman.k12tn.net/ 3. Click on OUR SCHOOLS at the top left corner. 4. Click on East Hickman Intermediate School. 5. Click on Library and Math Skills. 6. Scroll down and click on LINK TO Tennessee Electronic Library. 7. on the left side under **Catalogs** click on Tennessee Electronic Library. 8. Click on Gale’s Databases. 9. Click on Hickman County. 10. Click on East Hickman Intermediate School **Access your databases.** 11. Type in elvis as the password. 12. Scroll down to the white part and find **Kids Info Bits**. Have students choose from a list of items about earth science that they want to know more information about. Review how to find TEL and KIB Let students work individually to find TEL and KIB with additional help from the teacher Once the information is gleaned students will make a poster and prepare to tell the class about their discovery. 1. The learner will present a poster with a drawing of what was discovered or a graphic organizer 2. The learner will share information gleaned from their time on TEL and KIB with the class. 3. After all have presented their findings, as a class we will all go over how to find TEL and KIB and search for information with the learners guiding the teacher. 1.  I have students which quickly learn by seeing. Some students learn by reading the directions for themselves. Other students learn by seeing, hearing and doing the same steps several times. 2.  Putting students in groups allows for peer modeling and tutoring without pointing this out. The lower students are allowed to see the process of getting into TEL two or three times before it is their turn. 3.  I gave written instruction of how to find TEL from any computer. I modeled the process. Then we all went through the process together as a class, beginning with getting on the internet. Students will present information discovered from Kids Info Bits. The TEL Presentation Rubric will be the guide for the presentation grade. Teacher observation will determine if students are achieving independence using the computers in the classroom. RUBRIC FOR MRS. VINCENT’S Tennessee Electronic Library Presentation ||  100 POINTS  || 80 POINTS || 60 POINTS || TOPIC || Topic presented and written on the poster || Topic presented or written on the poster || Topic not presented or written on the poster || PICTURE || Picture neatly drawn or cut and pasted to poster. Picture large enough to be seen clearly. ||  Picture drawn or cut and pasted with little care. ||  No picture  || WORDS ON POSTER || Words on the poster were neatly written and concise. ||  Too many words on the poster. ||  No words on the poster. || PRESENTATION  || Clearly shows the student has learned about this subject. ||  Presentation went with just what was written on the poster. ||  Unclear as to what the student was trying to present. ||
 * Melanie Vincent November 17, 2008 **
 * Information Literacy Third Grade **
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 * Audience: ** The learner will independently search on TEL.
 * Behavior: ** * Log in TEL
 * Conditions: ** After a lesson on TEL, the learner will gather information independently.
 * Degree: ** The learner will show a master of 80% of the research being done independently with only 20% of work being done with a peer or teacher helper.
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Reflection: ** Teaching the lesson had to be adjusted in the area of seating. The TV screen was too small for them to see what I was doing. I had the students move up to the TV so they could all see the pointer, icons, and writing. A SMART board would be very beneficial in this kind of lesson, or a  computer lab. I know this lesson was learned as I saw the students in three groups of five or six go into TEL from a computer screen without the internet being connected. When we returned to our classroom in partners every student went into TEL successfully from the computer screen, with no or very little help from the teacher. My teaching has been affected by seeing students get excited about learning. Those students who have little interest in reading are reading what they are discovering on Kid’s Info Bits. All students are excited about seeing the pictures and being able to use a computer so well.