IST611 #A1-Task2

Professor Marilyn P. Arnone

Jody Gale 10/2/16
Link the technology to the curriculum
Google Classroom is the technology tool that I will use to enhance the curriculum in
grades 6-7. The unit plan which I intend to use for my class is called Library Literacy
Skills 101. It is an enrichment class as an introduction to the physical space of the
library, how the library books and resources are labeled and organized, and to how
locate each section of nonfiction and fiction are accessed online in our library
catalog and in the designated areas throughout the library. If students have
learned inquiry skills when they needed them (that just-in-time learning), linked
to class activities or assignments, they are likely to approach your instruction
believing what they learn will have relevance to their lives. (Small, p.51. This
lesson plan will be used for the grade 6 students when they are required to research
and take out books for ELA. We will introduce google classroom the first week of
classes and provide a tutorial video on the class page for students to watch as an
introduction. Students in action, using google classroom as their resource to share,
add information, collaborate, complete homework, explore, evaluate, etc.
Core curriculum area : ELA and Library Literacy-Grade 6
Role of selected online technology
Introduction to the google classroom and its features as 6 th grade students

become familiar with it and the library

To enhance the curriculum and engage learners with more freedom to explore

and create online documents and materials for their further understanding
Share with each other the materials and information they find
Learn new ways to collaborate and with docs and the classroom
Guide students with progression of lesson plan and assignments, comments,
suggestions along the way

Common Core State Standards

SL 6.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-onone, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics,
texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly.
IFC/AASL standards for the 21st Century Learner

IFC 1.6.1 Uses online card catalog independently to locate specific books, get

classification numbers and browse the shelves.

AASL 1.1.1 Follow an inquiry based process in seeking knowledge in curricular
subjects, and make the real world connection for using this process in own

life.
AASL 1.1.4 Find and evaluate and select appropriate sources to answer
questions.

Academic Language

Locate, Identify, Research

Activity #1
The ELA teacher will share the lesson plan she has prepared with me in my google
classroom for educators. I will review it, ask questions and prepare to include library
literacy skills to enhance the students learning in the library and with online
resources. Next I will create a classroom for the 6 grade students and share the
code with them when we meet. They will then be given a short video tutorial and
then they will see that a short questionnaire (KWL) that I completed in forms to get
results immediately (similar to poll everywhere) which we will discuss as results
come in. Students will then be introduced to the school library website and then the
online card catalog. There will be a screen cast provided with the steps to locate
the books and narrow searches that students will practice alone one time through,
then work with a peer to accomplish a search for a specific book the librarian
assigns, (all of this occurs online only- the next activity is in the physical space).
Completing the questions in the google classroom correctly, they are then free to
begin the scavenger hunt for books and materials in the library with a peer.
Core curriculum area: ELA and library Literacy - Grade 6
Role of selected online technology

Organization, classroom management, progress of students work, find

information and relay those findings back efficiently and timely

Common Core State Standard

W 6.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey
ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and

analysis of relevant content.

RI.6.2 2. Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through
particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal
opinions or judgments.

IFC/AASL standards for the 21st Century Learner

1.6.1 IFC 6.1 Uses online card catalog independently to locate specific books,

get classification numbers and browse the shelves.

2.6.2 Uses both primary and secondary sources (knows the difference)
Academic Language

Identify, describe, present

Activity #2
Students will now work in pairs on google classroom and in the physical space of the
library to answer scavenger hunt questions and locate the items they are searching
for, and then take pictures of the items as they are locating in their search. They will
have to upload their findings at the end of the scavenger hunt to google classroom
via google drive.
Conclusion
Since our library is new to the 6th grade students, this digital classroom experience
will help them become familiar with academic and library literacy terms along with
the many uses of the library website and the physical space in our library. As we
gradually do more lessons with google classroom, the students will realize the
benefits of having all of their work in one area, never losing an assignment, never
needing paper or a pen, and easily submitting work without worry. By exploring the

library and the library website with the proper on google classroom, this will teach
the student to be: smart digital citizens, informed decision makers, skilled resource
evaluators, and life-long learners.
References:
Small, R. V. (2012). Teaching for inquiry: Engaging the learner within. New York:
Neal-Schuman.