STANDARD 2: INSTRUCTION: Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations and create new knowledge
3
The following best describes what is observed:
1. LIS correlates the library program with that of the school curriculum by providing related lessons or guidance on how to:
Observation Cycle 2
2. LIS’s practices display understanding of students’ anticipated learning difficulties.
Observation Cycle 1
Observation Cycle 2
3. LIS demonstrates how to use technology and/or social media and other information tools when appropriate.
Observation Cycle 1
Observation Cycle 2
4. LIS encourages students’ responses to literature and creative expression of ideas using various formats.
Observation Cycle 1
Observation Cycle 2
- identify and understand critical thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and organization of information;
- use strategies to draw conclusions from information.
- Using the Naviance online college and career planning tool, students researched two schools, Trevecca Nazarene and Freed-Hardeman. Students completed a comparison presentation of the two schools to determine which is the better school to attend. Students had to support their decision with evidence. See sample research presentations (pay close attention to Slide 7 which identifies the "better" school and why) > Student 1 and Student 2.
- After research, students were taught how to use source information to compose citations for online encyclopedia articles. See sample citations > Student 1 and Student 2.
Observation Cycle 2
- As part of the lesson on evaluating websites for reliability and validity, 7th grade students wrote THESE NOTES and completed THIS ASSIGNMENT. See sample work > Student 1 and Student 2.
2. LIS’s practices display understanding of students’ anticipated learning difficulties.
Observation Cycle 1
- The LIS created How-To Videos on how to save and email a document as an attachment. See videos HERE. Videos were uploaded in the LIS' 8th grade Teams/classes. Follow this path to verify: Go to archived classes > Choose any 8th grade Computer Technology class > Click the "Files" tab > Open the "Class Materials" folder > Open the How to Save and Email a File PPT > Start presentation and play videos
- To aid students in navigating the Intro to Naviance Scavenger Hunt, students worked in groups to complete the district-mandated task. See sample work > Group 1 and Group 2.
- Over the course of the semester and the beginning of the 3rd quarter, students have taken guided notes and composed step sheets. See notes/step sheets HERE. The LIS also composed step sheets on How to Access World Book and How to Access Britannica for students who are absent or forget. The step sheets are available to students in Teams > File > Class Materials folder.
- In exploring World Book and Britannica, the LIS demonstrated how to utilize the read-aloud and dictionary functions in both online encyclopedias and how to change the reading level in Britannica. The instructional observation verifies this.
Observation Cycle 2
- The same strategies presented for Observation Cycle 1 (How-To Videos, guided notes and step sheets, brainstorming sessions, and read aloud and dictionary functions in online encyclopedias) have been implemented for 7th and 6th grade students. How-To Videos can be found in the Class Materials folder in all Computer Technology Teams. Screenshots of guided notes can be found in 6th grade meeting Chats.
3. LIS demonstrates how to use technology and/or social media and other information tools when appropriate.
Observation Cycle 1
- The LIS guided students in THESE NOTES on Email Etiquette. See sample emails > Student 1 and Student 2.
- The LIS demonstrated at the beginning of the school year how to email a document as an attachment as this was (initially) the primary way students submitted their work. See sample of email attachments > Student 1 and Student 2.
- The LIS taught/demonstrated how to perform the following functions in Microsoft Word: Format Font Style and Color, Bold/Italicize/Underline, Insert Table, Insert/Format Pictures, Insert/Format Shapes, Insert/Format Text Box, Insert WordArt, Insert Watermark, Insert Page Borders, Adjust Margins, Choose Page Orientation, and Indent/Space Lines. See sample work of these functions in student work that includes flyers, coloring sheets, certificates, cover letters, and resumes > Student 1 (cover letter), Student 2 (resume), Student 3 (honor roll certificate), Student 4 (portrait of shapes), and Student 5 (8th grade graduation flyer).
Observation Cycle 2
- Just like previous grades, 6th grade students took Email Etiquette notes and learned how to appropriately send an email. See sample emails > Student 1 and Student 2
- 7th grade students also learned how to perform the following functions in Microsoft Word: Format Font Style and Color, Bold/Italicize/Underline, Insert Table, Insert/Format Pictures, Insert/Format Shapes, Insert/Format Text Box, Insert WordArt, Insert Watermark, Insert Page Borders, Adjust Margins, Choose Page Orientation, and Indent/Space Lines. See sample work of these functions in student work > Student 1 (cover letter), Student 2 (resume), Student 3 (summer calendar), Student 4 (portrait of shapes), and Student 5 (concert flyer)
4. LIS encourages students’ responses to literature and creative expression of ideas using various formats.
Observation Cycle 1
- From the skills students were taught in Word and PowerPoint, students had free reign over their creativity in creating flyers and presentations. See sample work > Rep Yo' City Memphis Flyer, Cyberbullying Flyer, and Getting to Know Me PPT.
Observation Cycle 2
- From the skills students were taught in Word and PowerPoint, 7th grade students also had free reign over their creativity in composing flyers and presentations. See sample work >
- Portait of Shapes
- Earth Day PPT, Earth Day Flyer, Earth Day Service Learning Letter
- Physical Fitness PPT (Note: Audio recording is only on Slide 2)
4/5
For Level 4, all evidence at Level 3 is present, as well as one or more of the following:
For Level 5, all evidence at Level 3 is present, as well as all of the following:
1. LIS consistently correlates the library program with that of the school curriculum by providing related lessons and guidance on how to:
2. LIS’s practices display understanding of students’ anticipated learning difficulties and activities are differentiated based on students’ needs.
3. LIS demonstrates how to use technology and/or social media (if used in current lesson) and other information tools to analyze and organize information in an ethical and responsible manner.
Observation Cycle 1
Observation Cycle 2
4. LIS consistently provides opportunities for students to respond to literature and creative expressions of ideas using various formats.
- apply the critical thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and organization of information and knowledge in order to draw conclusions and create new knowledge;
- use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas and real-world situations.
- see Level 3, Indicator 1
2. LIS’s practices display understanding of students’ anticipated learning difficulties and activities are differentiated based on students’ needs.
- see Level 3, Indicator 2
3. LIS demonstrates how to use technology and/or social media (if used in current lesson) and other information tools to analyze and organize information in an ethical and responsible manner.
Observation Cycle 1
- The LIS taught/demonstrated how to perform the following functions in Microsoft PowerPoint: Insert Slide, Change Slide Layout, Insert Bullets, Format Color/Designs, Insert Transitions/Animations, and Insert Audio/Screen Recording. See sample work of these functions in student presentations > Student 1, Student 2, and Student 3.
Observation Cycle 2
- 7th and 6th grade students also learned how to perform the following functions in Microsoft PowerPoint: Insert Slide, Change Slide Layout, Insert Bullets, Format Color/Designs, Insert Transitions/Animations, and Insert Audio/Screen Recording. See sample work of these functions in student presentations > Student 1 and Student 2.
4. LIS consistently provides opportunities for students to respond to literature and creative expressions of ideas using various formats.
- see Level 3, Indicator 4