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We have discovered students and teachers (aka patrons) alike do not know how to use the Dewey
Decimal System to find the materials they need in a Media Center. We are interested in
providing training to help students and teachers learn how to use this system.
Have they ever been taught about the Dewey Decimal system or the online catalog? Most adults
have heard of the system and online catalog but are not familiar enough with both of them to use
either with fidelity. Most students do not have any knowledge of either.
The patrons have laptops, chromebooks, and ipads that they can use with the online catalog.
The patrons have the tools to use the online catalog. We need to make sure that they can use the
information from the online catalog and find the materials they need in the Media Center.
Students and teachers are not able to find what they need. Patrons ask me if I know where
certain books are and are not able to find the materials when I tell them what shelf they are on.
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2.1 Are there performance gaps involved in this problem that justify a learning
intervention?
Yes, there is a performance gap that would justify a learning intervention. Students need to be
able to use the Dewey Decimal System in order to find materials in the Library/Media Center.
This is especially important when students need to locate materials for projects or topics they
are learning. It is also important for them to be able to find materials that they want to read or
learn about.
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3.1 Optimals
Ideally, we would collect data on how many times patrons were able to look up information
using the online catalog and compare that to how many times the patrons checked out materials.
We could collect that information on our Destiny program that tracks check outs.
3.2 Actuals
We could collect data from Destiny to determine what materials patrons are checking out.
We could collect data from giving patrons a scavenger hunt to find materials. If they’re
successful, then we will know that they understand how to navigate the Dewey Decimal system.
3.3. What are the discrepancies between the current (actual) and desired (optimal) state?
We could definitely use Destiny to collect data on the materials patrons check out. I do not
believe we would be able to collect data on what materials patrons are searching for online. That
3.4. What priorities can you assign to the identified discrepancies or goals?
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It is important to find what patrons do know about using the online catalog and Dewey Decimal
system. We also need to have a system in place to keep track of what materials are being
searched for on the online catalog and if those materials are being checked out. We could even
use something as simple as a tally chart at the check-out station to keep track of if the patron
Students will be able to use the Dewey Decimal system to find books in the Library/Media
Center. Students will also be able to use a Chromebook to search for books in Destiny (online
catalog). Students will be able to locate books in the library/media center using Dewey call
numbers.
MEASUREMENT
Class Evaluation………….. _ __
LEARNING GOAL Performance Test………_X
I can follow steps to use the Dewey Decimal On-the-Job Follow-Up……. _ _
system to find materials in the Media Center.
ROI Effect………………… ____
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4.1.1 What is the domain classification and type of learning (or type and level of learned
The domain for the problem we have identified is an intellectual skill, which is a skill that is
defined as a skill that requires the learner to do a unique cognitive activity. (Dick, Carey, &
Carey, 2014, p.43) The goal requires patrons to solve problems and apply rules to solve those
skills analysis associated with the instruction that you will provide.
Report II
The target population is the students and teachers at Mt. Carmel Elementary school.
5.2 Describe how you would determine the characteristics of the target population.
I would examine the entry skills of the target population by testing what they do know
about the Dewey Decimal System and how it works. To gauge their understanding of the Dewey
Decimal System, I would give them a scavenger hunt to find materials throughout the Media
Center. Depending on what, if anything, the patrons were able to locate, I would be able to
determine the best way to start my instruction. To understand how each patron
learns and processes information, I would conduct Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence test. After
the test, I would speak with a variety of patrons one on one to better determine learner
preferences.
activities and
practicing
5.3 Describe how you would determine the physical and organizational environment.
Patrons would begin seated in the Media Center at tables. The Media Center is organized
with the nonfiction books that have numerical call numbers on the shelves along the perimeter of
the library. The fiction books that have call numbers that start with FICm, are organized in
alphabetical order by the author’s last name on shelves labeled “Fiction.” The picture books that
have call numbers that start with E are organized in alphabetical order by the author’s last name
I will start by showing patrons how to locate the online card catalog on whatever device
they have. Teachers have laptops with apps on a launchpad page. Students in Kindergarten
through second grade have ipads. Students in Third through Fifth grades have Chromebooks
with apps on a launchpad page much like the teachers. I will model how to look up materials. I
will then give patrons a tour of the library so they can get familiar with the different sections.
and show how to find the materials they are looking for.
Technology Planning and Policies Patrons will need to bring their school issued
device (laptop, Chromebook, or iPad) for this
lesson. This is a tool/app already installed on
their devices. The implementation of the
online card catalog will better equip patrons to
find materials needed.
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6.1 State the Terminal Objective for your Instructional Plan: Patrons will be able to use the
online card catalog and find materials using the call numbers from the Dewey Decimal System.
6.1.1. When given access to the online card catalog (CN), patrons will be able to use call
numbers assigned by the Dewey Decimal System (B) to locate materials in the Media
Center (CR).
6.2.1. Patrons will be able to use their laptop, Chromebooks, or iPads to locate the online
6.2.2. Patrons will be able to use the online card catalog system using the Dewey Decimal
system within Destiny to look up the call numbers assigned to the materials they need.
6.3.3. Patrons will be able use the Dewey Decimal System call numbers to locate
7. Assessments
7.1 Select one SO; describe the manner by which you would assess whether or not the learner
has achieved that objective. In order to assess if Patrons are able to locate the materials they are
in search of, I will give them different materials to find in the Media Center to determine if they
7.2 What types of assessment instruments will your instruction have? Why? I would like to use
a scavenger hunt and verbal questioning. The scavenger hunt would include materials from
nonfiction books, fiction books, picture books, and A/V materials. The verbal questioning would
allow me to hear if they know what section to go to in order to find the materials.
7.3 Write items to assess the SOs above in 6.2. Include an answer key and rubric.
6.2.1. Patron will be able to Patron finds the Destiny app 1 point -yes
use his/her on his/her device and is able 0 points - no
laptop,Chromebooks, or iPads to find the catalog tab.
to locate the online card
catalog system named
Destiny.
6.2.2. Patron will be able to Patron is able to type in some 1 point-Type in identifying
use the online card catalog type of identifying information
system using the Dewey information (title, author, type 2 points-Type in identifying
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Decimal system within of material, etc.) about the information and find the
Destiny to look up the call materials they need into the material needed
numbers assigned to the search bar, find the name of 3 points-Type in identifying
materials they need. the material needed, and information, find the name of
locate the call number. the material needed, and
locate call number.
6.3.3. Patron will be able use Patron is able to find material 1 point-Able to find material
the Dewey Decimal System using a call number. using a call number.
call numbers to locate
materials in the Media Center.
8.1 For the TO (Terminal Objective), specify and exemplify an appropriate pre-instructional
activity or activities.
When given access to the online card catalog (CN), patrons will be able to use call
numbers assigned by the Dewey Decimal System (B) to locate materials in the Media
Center (CR).
I would begin by asking patrons what they already know about the Dewey Decimal system. It is
likely that the students have not heard of it nor do they know anything about it. Some of the
faculty members may have some knowledge of it. I would ask if anyone knew how to find
materials in the Media Center. I have a scavenger hunt that could be used to assess if patrons can
activity or activities.
Patron will be able to use the online card catalog system using the Dewey Decimal
system within Destiny to look up the call numbers assigned to the materials they need.
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I would begin with making certain everyone knew where and how to find Destiny on the
launchpad page. Once in Destiny, I will walk the patrons through the steps to find the catalog
tab and how to type in the identifying information needed to locate materials. Once the title of
the material has been found, I will demonstrate how to find the call number.
8.3 For the same SO, specify and exemplify an appropriate practice activity or activities.
As a way for patrons to demonstrate understanding and practice, I will give them a list of
8.4 For the TO, specify and exemplify an appropriate evaluation of follow-through activity or
activities.
As a way to evaluate if the patrons can meet the terminal objective, they can demonstrate
mastery by finding the materials from the practice activities where they found the call numbers.
They can use the activity used for the SO in 8.3 where they found call numbers using Destiny to
9.1 For the TO, provide a description of the learning experience and how you planned for it.
● The learning experience for faculty members will include them coming to the Media
Center where I will deliver the professional development. I will start by asking if anyone
knows anything about the Dewey Decimal System. Faculty members will share what
they know. I will present a slideshow I created of step by step instructions of where to go
to find the Destiny app and how to use it to find the materials they need. The slideshow
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will be provided to the staff members both by email and paper copies. I will also show
them how to check if we have any copies available as well as how to place a hold on the
item they wish to check out. Once I have gone through the slideshow, we will take a tour
of the Media Center so they can see where the different sections are. I will verbally ask
where they could locate items. I will have groups of the faculty members practice by
looking up the call numbers for 4 items using Destiny. There will be separate lists for the
8 tables I have in the Media Center. Then using the call numbers, I will have them locate
the materials throughout the Media Center. As an exit ticket, I will have them find one
example off the list of the four items they found the call numbers for.
● The learning experience for students will include students coming to the Media Center. I
will ask the students if they know anything about the Dewey Decimal System. I will give
them a scavenger hunt to find materials in the Media Center. I will let them look for
about five minutes or less if I see them struggling and/or getting frustrated. I will call
them back to the tables and take up their scavenger hunt. I will show them this video.
Once the video is over, I will show them where to find Destiny on their ipad or
chromebooks. When all of the students have Destiny pulled up, I will demonstrate how
to navigate the program and how to look up different types of materials they may need. I
will have them practice looking up materials by typing in the title of a book, the
author,and type of material. After I see they are able to find materials on Destiny, I will
show them how to find the call number online. I will have groups of students practice by
looking up the call numbers for 4 items using Destiny. There will be separate lists for the
8 tables I have in the Media Center. We will take a tour of the Media Center so they can
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see where the different sections are. I will verbally ask where they could locate items.
Then using the call numbers, I will have them locate the materials throughout the Media
9.3 Provide an organizational matrix/table showing learning initiatives, activities, and lessons.
Patron will be able to use the ● Students will navigate ● Model and
online card catalog system the Destiny app demonstrate how to
using the Dewey Decimal ● Students type in navigate app
system within Destiny to look identifying ● Explain the function
up the call numbers assigned information to look up of the different tabs
to the materials they need. materials. ● Explain what
● Students will find call identifying
numbers for materials. information is and
where to type it in
● Explain what a call
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Patron will be able use the ● Students will be able ● Explain how the
Dewey Decimal System call to move around the materials are
numbers to locate materials in Media Center to find organized in the
the Media Center. materials. Media Center.
● Explain what the signs
mean on and around
the shelves in the
Media Center.
● Take a tour of the
Media Center.
● Model locating
specific material in
different sections.
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Report III
10.1 Terminal Objective: When given access to the online card catalog (CN), patrons
will be able to use call numbers assigned by the Dewey Decimal System (B) to locate
Patrons will receive Chromebooks, scavenger hunt cards, and teacher-created instruction
on how to use the Destiny system. Upon arrival in the media center, patrons will watch a
video on the Dewey Decimal System. This video will provide an introduction to the ten
classifications of nonfiction in the Dewey Decimal System. Patrons will tour the media
10.2 Subordinate Objective: Patron will be able use the Dewey Decimal System call
Presentation of materials:
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Patrons will watch the video on the Dewey Decimal System and tour the media center to
become familiar with how it is arranged. Patrons will then be provided with a scavenger
hunt card. The scavenger hunt card will have a list of the materials that need to be located
in the media center using the Dewey Decimal call numbers. There are a total of 8 tables,
10.3 Subordinate Objective: Patrons will be able to use the Dewey Decimal System call
Practice Materials:
Once the patrons understand how to look up materials in the Destiny catalog and can
identify the Dewey Decimal call numbers, patrons will be able to practice finding
materials in the media center using the call numbers. This may done in groups so patrons
10.4 Terminal Objective: When given access to the online card catalog (CN), patrons
will be able to use call numbers assigned by the Dewey Decimal System (B) to locate
Follow-through Materials:
Patrons will receive a teacher-created slideshow with instructions and screenshots of how
to use the Destiny catalog. In order to help patrons, especially students, remember what
section to find nonfiction materials, I will hand out bookmarks that have the ten Dewey
Decimal classifications printed on them. This will also encourage students to browse
The formative evaluation will be done with a small group before using the lesson on the full
group of patrons. I will teach the lesson on the Destiny catalog and Dewey Decimal System as I
would for the whole group. I will then ask the small group participants their opinion of the clarity
of instructions, the quality of the informational resources provided, and whether the lesson is
12. Revision
I will use the opinions gathered from the small group participants during the formative
evaluation to determine what needs to be changed about the lesson. If patrons struggled with a
particular part of the lesson, I will make revisions for the summative evaluation.
The summative evaluation will consist of providing the patrons with a list of materials to find in
the media center. After patrons have practiced in pairs or groups, they will individually search
for the item in the Destiny catalog; identify the Dewey Decimal call number; and use the call
number to locate the item on the shelf. I will then be able to see which patrons understand how to
use the Destiny catalog and Dewey Decimal call numbers. If the patrons are able to locate the
materials successfully, then I know they understand how to use the Destiny catalog and DDS call
numbers.