Use social networks and information tools to gather and share information.
Grade: 9th
Content Topic
Favorite author research paper
Scenario
Student recently wrote a research paper on her favorite author. She expresses to the school library media specialist that she'd like to start a blog to connect with other fans. The school library media specialist asks to review the paper and later suggests to create a wiki instead. He/she (SLMS) then meets with the ninth grade team to discuss how beneficial the wiki could be. The school library media specialist would be available to teach wiki design as an addition to the assignment.
Connection to Local or State Standards
Language Arts: The student can use the writing process and conventions of language and research to construct meaning and communicate effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences using a range of forms
ELAGSE9-10W2 (GPS): Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Literacy/Library Media Standard: The student can locate sources, use information, and present findings.
Literacy/Library Media Standard: The student can use information safely, ethically and legally.
Information Literacy/Library Media Standard/Technology: The student can pursue personal interests through literature and other creative expressions.
Overview
Student is interested in sharing information, with peers, on her favorite author.
Library Lessons
The school library media specialist has an informal, one-on-one meeting with the student to focus on searching for additional information, netiquette for online encounters, methods on building and sustaining learning through social media outlets.