Technology Lesson Plan- Library Resource Training

The teacher will present a video lesson prepared by the librarian to explain to students
the different library resources available through classlink. The teacher will present the
lesson while students are following along in their classlink, pausing along the way for
questions, to give feedback, and checking for understanding. This lesson will help
students understand what is available to them at school and at home. Students will be
encouraged to access this information at home as well. A link will be sent out by the
teacher.

The lesson covers the following library resources:

● Follet Destiny- to search for books by title, author, and subject, check availability,
how to correctly write the call number, where to locate books, how to hold and
reserve a book, show what items that are checked out to you
● Tumblebooks (an online resource for students to access book at home and to
read for research or enjoyment)- to search for books, take quizzes, read alouds,
selecting favorites and playing learning games

After the explanation of the resources, allow time for students to explore the resources
and ask questions.

Lesson Plan for elementary students for Follett Destiny

Title: Exploring the Library with Follett Destiny

Grade Level: Elementary school (grades 2-5)

Objectives:

● Students will be able to log in to Follett Destiny and navigate the homepage.
● Students will be able to search for and locate a book in Follett Destiny.
● Students will be able to identify different genres of books in Follett Destiny.
● Students will be able to understand the importance of checking out books and returning
them on time.

Materials:
 ● Computers or tablets with internet access
● Access to Follett Destiny website
● Library cards or student IDs

Introduction (5 minutes):

● Ask students if they have ever visited the school library before and what they enjoy doing
there.
● Explain to students that Follett Destiny is a tool that will help them find books they want to
read and borrow them from the school library.

Activity 1: Navigating the Homepage (10 minutes):

● Have students log in to Follett Destiny and navigate to the homepage.

● Explain the different sections of the homepage, including the search bar, new arrivals, and
top books.
● Have students explore the homepage and ask any questions they may have.

Activity 2: Searching for a Book (15 minutes):

● Have students use the search bar to find a book in the school library.
● Demonstrate how to use different search terms and filters to narrow down search results.
● Once a book is found, explain how to view more information about the book, including its
availability and location in the library.

Activity 3: Exploring Genres (10 minutes):

● Explain to students that books in the library are often organized into different genres, such as
mystery, fantasy, or biography.
● Have students browse through the different genres in Follett Destiny and identify books they
are interested in reading.

Activity 4: Checking Out Books (10 minutes):

● Explain to students the importance of checking out books and returning them on time.
● Demonstrate how to check out a book in Follett Destiny and how to see when it is due back.
● Remind students to take care of the books and return them on time so that other students
can enjoy them too.
Conclusion (5 minutes):

● Recap what was covered in the lesson and answer any remaining questions.
● Encourage students to use Follett Destiny to find and check out books from the school
library.
● Remind students to always ask for help from the librarian or teacher if they have any
questions or need assistance.

Title: Introduction to TumbleBooks

Grade Level: Elementary (2nd-4th grade)

Objective: Students will learn how to use TumbleBooks to read and explore different books

independently.

Materials:

● Access to TumbleBooks
● Computer or tablet
● Internet connection
● Headphones (optional)

Procedure:

Introduction (5 minutes):

1. Start the lesson by asking the students if they enjoy reading books. Ask them what their
favorite books are and why.
2. Introduce TumbleBooks and explain what it is and how it works. You can show them a demo
or a short video to make it more engaging.

Exploration (15 minutes):

1. Provide students with their login details and direct them to TumbleBooks.
 2. Ask them to choose a book to read independently. You can provide some suggestions or let
them choose freely.
3. Encourage them to read the book and explore its features such as the narration, animations,
and sound effects.

Guided Reading (10 minutes):

1. Choose a book from TumbleBooks and read it together as a class.

2. Stop at different points in the story and ask students to share their predictions, observations,
and reactions.
3. Encourage them to participate actively by asking questions and making connections to their
own experiences.

Wrap-Up (5 minutes):

1. Ask students to share their thoughts about TumbleBooks and what they enjoyed about using
it.
2. Remind them to use TumbleBooks to read independently and encourage them to explore
different books regularly.

Assessment:

1. Monitor students' progress by checking their reading logs or tracking their usage of
TumbleBooks.
2. Evaluate their participation in the guided reading activity by assessing their comprehension,
critical thinking, and participation.

Extension Activities:

1. Ask students to create their own book review or book summary using TumbleBooks.
2. Provide them with writing prompts based on the books they have read in TumbleBooks.
3. Encourage them to share their favorite TumbleBooks titles with their classmates and
recommend books to each other.

Overall, this lesson plan aims to introduce elementary students to TumbleBooks and teach them how

to use it to read independently and participate in guided reading activities.