Lowell Graded School - Library and Technology

Library and Technology Class with Ms. Connolly

Across the grade levels, technology and library lessons are aligned with the Association of School Librarians standards and the National School Libraries Standards crosswalk with ISTE Standards for Students and Educators. Below are some examples of skills students practice and projects students create during library and technology classes. Many of the skills below are the same or similar across grade levels; however, each year a student moves from grade to grade, they access more sophisticated content and develop higher level skills for each standard.

Grades 1 and 2

Library Content and Skills
- Being a responsible library patron
- Author and illustrator study
- Caldecott study
- Red Clover Study
- Genre Studies: Fiction vs. nonfiction and fiction subgenres
- Folktale and fable studies
Technology Content and Skills
- Practice typing skills
- Practice using a trackpad
- Navigate and use features in Google Apps including Docs, Slides, Sheets, and My Maps
- Computer programming using robots and programs like Scratch
Library and Technology Crossover Content and Skills
- Research skills
  - Taking notes
  - Citing sources
  - Creating digital books
- Digital Citizenship

Grades 3 and 4

Library Content and Skills
- Being a responsible library patron
- Author study
- Red Clover Study
- Genre Studies: Fiction vs. nonfiction and fiction subgenres
Technology Content and Skills
- Practice typing skills
- Navigate and use features in Google Apps including Docs, Slides, Sheets, and My Maps
- Computer programming using robots and programs like Scratch
- Use green screen technology to travel the world and beyond
Library and Technology Crossover Content and Skills
- Research skills
  - Finding trustworthy sources
  - Taking notes
  - Citing sources
  - Creating digital books
  - Creating digital posters
- Digital Citizenship
  - Social Media Dos and Donts
  - Strong passwords
- Developing Personal Learning Plan websites

Grade 5

Library Content and Skills
- Being a responsible library patron
- Author study
- Genre Studies: Fiction vs. nonfiction and fiction subgenres
Technology Content and Skills
- Practice typing skills
- Navigate and use features in Google Apps including Docs, Slides, Sheets, and My Maps
- Computer programming using robots and programs like Scratch
- Use green screen technology to travel the world and beyond
Library and Technology Crossover Content and Skills
- Research skills
  - Finding trustworthy sources
  - Taking notes
  - Citing sources
  - Creating digital books
  - Creating digital posters
- Digital Citizenship
  - Social Media Dos and Donts
  - Strong Passwords
- Developing Personal Learning Plan websites

Middle School

Library Content and Skills
- Being a responsible library patron
- Book talks
Technology Content and Skills
- Practice typing skills
- Navigate and use features in Google Apps including Docs, Slides, Sheets, and My Maps
- Computer programming using robots and programs like Scratch
- Use green screen technology to travel the world and beyond
Library and Technology Crossover Content and Skills
- Research skills
  - Finding trustworthy sources
  - Taking notes
  - Citing sources
  - Creating digital books
  - Creating digital posters
- Digital Citizenship
  - Social Media Dos and Donts
  - Strong Passwords
- Developing Personal Learning Plan websites