NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Technology-Enhanced Learning Activity Summary

 
Name: Mary Clair School: Norwell Middle School
Learning Activity Title: Old Colony Library Network
Grade Level(s): 6 and 7 Subject Area: Library
Description of Activity: What is the learning experience? What will teachers and students do during the course of the activity? Through what performances or products will students demonstrate what they know and are able to do?

Students will learn how to use the Old Colony Library Network. Students will learn how to look up books by title, author, series, and town. They will learn how to have books placed on hold or delivered to their own town library. They will also learn how to use the web site to find information on books, authors, and subjects. The teacher will guide them with examples, and circulate to answer any questions or trouble shoot any problems with the site.

Technology Standards Addressed: This learning activity will allow students to develop proficiency in the following Norwell Public Schools technology standards:

  1.0 General Computing Skills

   6.0 Web and Online Research Skills

Skills and Concepts (see Scope and Sequence)

6.2, 6.3, 6.8, 6.11

Curriculum Standards: Which curriculum frameworks, strands, and learning standards does the activity address?

This lesson primarily deals with the web/online skills.

Materials & Equipment: What specific software, hardware, websites, handouts, and other printed materials are involved in this activity?  Attachments included

The web site used is OCLN at www.ocln.org

The handout on the OCLN network for students to complete must be given to the students.

Teacher Tips and Notes: What strategies are recommended regarding logistics, preparation, classroom management, or other implementation concerns?

1) check all computers to make sure their is Internet access to the website

2) Assign students to obtain a Norwell Public School Library card which they must bring to class

3) the teacher may assign some students a partner

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