Matthews

Olivia Matthews Lesson Plan-

**Databases Available At Home* Library** **Workshop for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade Teachers** ** netTrekker ** **By Olivia Matthews** In order for teachers to help their students conduct reliable research, it is imperative they understand what resources are available in the library and how to use them. During my time at Home* Elementary School, I have observed teachers instruct their students to use Wikipedia and various other websites to conduct their research. As a media specialist, I want to discourage the habit of Googling information or using Wikipedia as the sole means of conducting research. I want to ensure these teachers are aware of alterative researching tools that provide more reliable, accurate information. In order for these teachers to use databases in their library, they must feel comfortable using the databases and feel confident in teaching their students to use these resources.     //English/Language Arts: //  __Grade 2: __ 􀀳 **0201.4.4** Visit the library/media center as a source of information for research. 􀀳 **0201.4.5** Recognize and identify a variety of print and electronic resources available for information.  __Grade 3 __  __Grade 4 __ GLE 0401.4.1 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Conduct research to access and present information. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">􀀳 **0401.4.2** Use current technology as a research and communication tool for personal interest, research, and clarification. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">􀀳 **0401.4.3** Gather and record information on a research topic from a variety of sources. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">􀀳 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;"> **0401.4.4** Evaluate the reliability of sources on a given topic. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Technology: //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> (Grades 2, 3, & 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">2.3.1, 3.3.1, & <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">4.3.1. Students will use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">2.5.1, 3.5.1, & 4.5.1. Students will use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Pre-Assessment **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">: I conducted a research needs assessment that was in the form of a survey for all second, third, and fourth grade teachers, for a total of sixteen teachers. This survey enabled me to determine which teachers currently have their students conduct research, what type of research projects they assign and what type of research projects they would like to assign in the future. The needs assessment survey also helped me narrow down what type of resources they currently have their students use, which databases the teachers themselves have heard of, and which databases they have had their students use in their research projects. The results proved to me that the teachers were proficient in having their students use nonfiction books to aide their research but not online databases. I decided to offer multiple of after school workshops to teach each database to the teachers and how they can incorporate these resources in their lessons. I decided to have the first workshop on netTrekker because this was the database most of the teachers have heard of and a little under half have used.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Standard(s) / Goal(s): **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">GLE 0201.4.2 **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">Gather relevant information to answer a research question.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">GLE 0301.4.2 **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">Gather information from a variety of sources to support a research topic.
 * Instructional Objective(s):** (ABCD format)

A- TLW learn how to access and use netTrekker TLW learn how to help their students access and use netTrekker B- TLW identify the importance of using a database such as netTrekker TLW identify the important of using a reliable database vs. Wikipedia or random websites TLW analyze netTrekker and determine how to use this resource with their students C- TLW understand how to use netTrekker and the importance of having their students use this resource. D- 100% of the teachers will be able to state the importance of having their students use netTrekker and how they can use it with their students.

__Teacher__ Laptop LCD projector Screen for projector Connections for laptop to projector Handout for every teacher – (How-To Use netTrekker)
 * Materials, Media, and other Resources:** (Teacher and Student)

__Students__ Desktop computer How-To Writing utensil Chart post-it Chart paper markers


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Set Induction: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> To begin this workshop, I will have [] projected on the screen and ask the teachers to go to this website on their desktops. In pairs the teachers will “research” an explorer of their choice. (Not long after reading the teachers will notice this website is full of incorrect information.) Once I notice most of the teachers realize this, I will begin discussing the importance of using authoritative websites and databases. I will introduce netTrekker.

(The teachers will follow along each step on their computers while I model it on the projected screen.) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
 * Instructional Sequence:**
 * 1) First, I hand out the How-To and inform the teachers that is theirs to keep and take notes on. Then, I will show teachers how to access netTrekker from the school’s computer. I will show the teachers how to bookmark the page; creating easy access for both the students and themselves. I will also give them the password so that they may access this database at home.
 * 2) I will point out the three tabs at the top of the page: elementary, middle, and high school. I tell the teachers they will want to make sure their students are on the elementary tab. Next, I will click on the elementary tab.
 * 3) I will talk about the key word search and perform an example search. Then, I will have teacher practice searching using the key word search.
 * 4) I will do step 3 for the theme search and famous person search.
 * 5) Next, I will talk about the subject searches and show teachers how to navigate these. Then, I give the teachers time to navigate around the database using the subject search.
 * 6) After we have gone through the types of searches, I will have split up into groups of 3 and brainstorm ideas on how this database is useful and how they can use it with their students. I will have the teachers record their answers on a large chart paper post-it.
 * 7) The groups will present what they wrote.
 * Closure:** I will conclude this lesson by having the teachers think back to the website we visited at the beginning of the workshop and have them compare it a database like netTrekker. I will draw a t-chart on a chart paper post-it; title one side websites and the other netTrekker. I will have the teachers orally brainstorm the differences while I record their answers. Next, I will summarize what they said and emphasize the importance of having their students use a database such as netTrekker. I will encourage the teachers to stay and “play” around with netTrekker and I would offer stay to assist them with any additional questions.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Extensions- I will follow up with each teacher to make sure they feel comfortable using netTrekker. I will offer further assistance for any teacher that needs it.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Adaptations and Extensions: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">This lesson met the needs of several different learning styles: kinesthetic, auditory, and visual. Kinesthetic learners were able to write notes on the paper provided as well write down ways they can use the database with their students. The visual learners were able to see what I was talking about because each step was projected on the overhead. Both the kinesthetic and visual learners were able to follow along each using the computers.

I will assess the teachers informally during the workshop. Through conversations and observations I will be able to determine who needs more assistance with netTrekker. At a later date, I will send out another survey inquiring about the resources they have their students use for their research projects. I will also observe what resources students are using while they are in the library doing research.
 * Assessment:**


 * Reflection:** At this time this lesson has not been taught.


 * School’s name was not identified so that it may remain anonymous.