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Report 1,2,3
Report 1,2,3
D. Renee Johnson
1. Problem Analysis
System of Interest
have the goal of becoming a media specialist. I would like for all of my students grades
Sub-Systems
Logging into Destiny- Students need to know the website to reach Destiny, their login
Navigating Destiny- Students need to know how to search Destiny to find the books they
are interested in reading. They also need to know how to place books on hold if they are
already checked out, or if they cannot come to the media center at that time.
Locating Books in the Media Center- Students need to be able to successfully read a call
number, know which section of the library to look in, and navigate the Dewey Decimal
System/ alphabetical order system to find the book they are looking for.
Symptoms of Interest
In my position as media clerk, I have discovered that many students are unable to
successfully navigate Destiny and locate books in the media center. They often stand in
line for several minutes waiting for myself or the media specialist to be available to help
them locate books when Destiny is readily available to them. Students who are unable to
find books of interest to them are going to read fewer books. I want students to feel
comfortable in the library and be able to feel confident finding and using the materials in
Is there a performance gap? Yes, many students are unable to successfully use the
Training
Students will be shown how to log in and locate a book using Destiny on a large screen
so that everyone can see. Example books will be chosen from each section of the library
so that each kind of call number can be explained. Students will be shown where each
section is and how it is organized (for example, nonfiction by Dewey Decimal numbers
Feedback
Students who use Destiny and locate books on their own will be praised.
Coaching
Students who have trouble using Destiny will be encouraged by myself and the media
specialist to keep trying with Destiny and given tips to help with whatever particular
problem they are experiencing. Students who are proficient at using Destiny can also help
Job Aids
The website for Destiny will be prominently displayed near each computer. Each section
For those students for whom the answer is yes, they could use Destiny if they so
choose:
No, a student who successfully uses Destiny on their own finds a book of their own
choosing.
Is non-performance rewarding?
Some students desire teacher attention. Perhaps for those students it is rewarding to say
they are unable to use Destiny so that they can get one-on-one attention. I will make more
of an effort to praise students who use Destiny and find books on their own and ask them
about the book they have chosen so they still receive attention.
Is it motivational?
Perhaps some students are unmotivated to find a book they would like to read. However,
most students would like to make their own choices about what they read.
Is it environmental?
Occasionally I have not set up the computers for the students ahead of time and so it
might seem easier to them to just ask me for help instead of turning on a computer. In the
future, I should make sure the computers are available and in a convenient place for
student use.
3. Needs Assessment
Optimals
Ideally, I would observe each student attempting to use Destiny to locate books and see
where they were having difficulties. I would combine the data to show which steps the
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students were having the most difficulty with. Then I could teach those particular
Actuals
Since I cannot observe every student using Destiny, I would design a survey to give to
students about which part of using Destiny they find the most difficult. I would then
Discrepancies
If I were able to actually watch every student, I would know what the real problems are
with using Destiny. By giving a survey, I will only know the students’ perceptions of
what their problems are. They may not understand, for example, that the reason they
cannot find a book on a particular subject is because they are misspelling a word.
Priorities
To make up for the discrepancies in the survey data, I could make an effort to observe
students using Destiny so that I can check if my survey data seems correct.
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4. Instructional Analysis
Goal Analysis
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In order to successfully use Destiny to find library books, my students will need to already have
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Georgia, grades 3 to 5.
2. In order to determine the characteristics of the target population, I would observe them as I
work with them in my capacity as media clerk. For those with special needs or disabilities, I have
access to their IEPs which also gives me information about the characteristics of the group. I
would test their abilities to use Destiny by giving them a topic and requesting that they find a
book on that topic. Additionally, I would conduct Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Test to
understand how each student learns, after which I would have a conversation with each student
to talk about the results. Finally, I would have students fill out a questionnaire to know how
2.1
feedback from
teacher
I will differentiate my instruction because based on Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Test, the
students have a wide variety of learning styles and preferences. In the media center, we have
tables for students to sit at and a chromebook for each student to use. Each section of the media
I will use a large smart screen to demonstrate to students how to use Destiny. I will then monitor
2: Finance
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• How does your school district compare in technology expenditures with others in your
region/state? The Barrow County school district is slightly above average in technology
• Does your school use media labs, mobile labs, or in-class computers? Our school has at least 10
chromebooks in every classroom, and mobile labs can be checked out from the media center
• Does the infrastructure have the capacity to support the school’s technology needs? Yes
• What is the ratio in your classroom of computers to students? Our school is just shy of 1 to 1.
• List below any additional technical equipment available in your classroom or to your class?
Document Camera
Smart Screen
4: Technology Applications
• Do the school or district’s instructional applications support teaching and learning across the
curriculum? Yes
• Are personnel available to provide technical support? Yes, although the technology department
6: Professional Development
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• How many technical professional development hours per year are available for faculty/staff? 5
7: Technology Integration
• Are teachers proficient in the use of technology in the teaching/learning environment? Some
are more proficient than others, but all are somewhat proficient.
• Are students proficient in the use of technology in the teaching/learning environment? Some
students have less access to technology than others in their home environments, so they come to
school with fewer skills. Efforts are made to bring all students up to proficiency.
• At what ISTE Level of Technology Implementation (LOTI) Framework (0-6) would you
• Based on the LOTI Scale , what level would you describe your level of integration? Level 4b
Integration
6.Performance Objectives
Terminal Objective: Upon completion of this unit, 90% of students grades 3-5 will be able to
successfully navigate the online catalog Destiny and locate a book in the media center.
1.1 Upon completion of this unit, given a call number, 90% of students grades 3-5 will be able
○ (Verbal) While in the media center and provided with the proper format,
students will be able to recall the website for Destiny and their personal
login information.
type the website for Destiny and their personal login information.
○ (Attitude) When in the media center, students will desire to find a book
using Destiny.
including the search function and find call numbers of books they would like to
read.
○ (Attitude) When in the media center, students will desire to use Destiny.
● When in the media center and given a call number, students will be able to locate
read it.
○ (Cognitive Strategies) While in the media center with the sections clearly
labeled, students will be able to rehearse the sections of the library in order
○ (Attitude) When in the media center, students will desire to find a library
book.
7. Assessments
1. In order to assess if students are able to locate a book using a call number, I would give each
student a call number of a particular book and ask them to find that book.
2. I will use the practical assessment of having students locate a book in the library because it
can easily demonstrate the students’ ability to perform the learning goal objective. This
assessment will meet the needs of all of my students even though they have different learning
styles.
3. Please locate the book DogMan with this call number: 741.5 Pil
Answer: Although this book is fiction, it is located in the section named Non-fiction because it is
found by its Dewey Decimal call number. It can be found by first locating the number 741.5,
then the letters Pil alphabetically, and finally alphabetically by the title.
3.2 Attitude
List a book you would like to read or a topic you are interested in reading about.
Answer: Any answer demonstrates the student’s desire to choose their own reading material.
Please type the website for Destiny listed below, your username, and password.
Barrow.follettdestiny.com
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Hint: your username and password are both your 5 digit student ID number.
Answer:
1 Pre-instructional activity
TO: Upon completion of this unit, 90% of students grades 3-5 will be able to successfully
navigate the online catalog Destiny and locate a book in the media center.
I will pull 10 library books from different sections of the media center. One book at a time, I will
read the call numbers to the students, and in groups they will discuss which section of the library
that book would be found. After discussing together, on the count of three, everyone will point to
the section the book should be found in. Students will work in groups so that they can get
feedback from their peers and by working together, everyone will be more likely to be
successful.
2. SO: Given a chromebook, students will be able to successfully navigate Destiny including the
search function and find call numbers of books they would like to read.
To present to students how to navigate Destiny, I will use my large smart board and demonstrate
typing in the website for Destiny, logging in and choosing books. In order to keep students
interested, I will ask them for which books we should look for in Destiny. When I think students
will be able to be successful, I will allow volunteers to come forward and demonstrate to the
3. Each student will be given a Chromebook and allowed to search for books on their own.
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4. A natural follow through activity for the terminal objective is allowing each student to get on a
Chromebook, look up a book on Destiny, locate it in the library, pull it off the shelf, and check it
out.
1. The media center ultimately belongs to the students and I want them to feel comfortable
in the space. They need to know how to find the books they would like to read on their
own. In order to do this, they must be able to use Destiny. I want to make learning to
navigate the media center fun and engaging. I will plan my lessons around popular books
that students will be interested in, and I will give them small tasks at a time so that
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3.
1. Terminal Objective: Upon completion of this unit, 90% of students grades 3-5 will be
able to successfully navigate the online catalog Destiny and locate a book in the media
center.
Preinstructional Materials: I will not need any specific preinstructional materials, but I
will organize the library in an attractive manner in order to follow Keller’s ARCS model.
By having popular books displayed and facing out, I will gain the Attention of the
learners. This will also help them see the Relevance of learning how to find books in the
library, because they can clearly see books that they would be interested in reading. The
organization of the library, including clear signage, will encourage them to be Confident
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that they can use Destiny on their own with a little instruction. Finally, they will gain
Satisfaction when they find that just-right book that they would really like to read.
navigate Destiny including the search function and find call numbers of books they
I will use a smartboard to demonstrate to students where the search button is and how to
use it. This will help students be successful by modeling for them exactly what they need
to do.
3. Next, students will be given chromebooks that they are already familiar with using and be
allowed to search for books they are interested in. They will then be asked to write down
the call number and book title on an index card. By giving them chromebooks they are
already familiar with using, they will be comfortable with them, and can focus on using
Destiny. By having them write the call number on an index card, I can be sure they know
chromebooks throughout the school year so that they can find their own library books by
using Destiny. I will provide help if needed, but the expectation of students will be that
they can find books on their own and they should not come and ask me where a specific
In order to be sure my instruction is the most effective, I will select a few learners to do a
one to one evaluation who represent the range of ability in my group. I will ask them if
the lesson was clear, if they feel that I chose examples that are interesting, and if they feel
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the library is adequately organized to meet their needs. (For example, are there signs they
can not see from their seats or books they cannot reach or see adequately because of their
height). I will also ask them about how the lesson made them feel, assessing if they are
truly confident about being able to use the library on their own.
12. Revision
Through the formative evaluation, I will know how effective my instructional strategies
have been and can take appropriate steps to revise where necessary. If I see that students
are generally struggling with one aspect or another, I can take more time to focus on that.
For example, if students can find the call number of a book and go to the appropriate
section of the library, but then struggle with finding the book because of lack of
knowledge of alphabetical order, I will design lessons and activities to review that skill.
I will also use the feedback gathered from the one to one evaluation with students to
revise if necessary. For example, if I learn that many students found my choice of books
to be unappealing during the demonstration, I would ask for book suggestions that might
Summative Evaluation
The ultimate evaluation is students finding books on their own in Destiny and then
locating them on the shelves in the media center. I will give each student a chromebook,
have them open Destiny, search for a book, write down the call number and title (so that I
can be sure they are looking for a particular book and not randomly choosing one off of
the shelf), and then getting that book off of the shelf. When 90% of my students grades
3-5 can accomplish this task, I will know I have met the terminal objective.