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Artifact 9: Literature Database (Example)
Context:
As part of my Language Arts methods class in Fall 2001 at
Appalachian State University, I added entries to a literature database.
I read over twenty adolescent books, varying in genre, and provided a
response about each book. I included summaries, instructional
ideas and book ratings. The
original database was already constructed by professors, therefore I just
added in my entries.
Impact:
As a teacher, I will need to evaluate all the literature
in my classroom before my students are exposed to the books. This
database helps me evaluate books that I am unsure of for any number of
reasons. I can search through and find several entries on one book and
read them to find out what others think. This also helps if I need
instructional ideas to use for class with a particular book. I can use
my colleagues as a resource to help with the literature in my classroom.
Alignment:
With the help of my friends and colleagues, I can save time by
looking at their reviews of books and helping me decide on lessons that can
follow those books. Then I will be able to spend my time more
productively by inventing new and exciting ways to introduce these great
books into my classroom and get my students excited about reading. This
aligns perfectly with standard VC of
the technology standards.
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