(RCOE) Appalachian State University
Artifact # 7
Literature Database
B. Context
I created this Literature Database during my Language Arts Class
in the Spring of 2001. I read twenty books from different genres
and entered them into a children's literature database. This database
records the author, illustrator, title, publisher, copyright date, response,
grade level, summary, and curriculum integration's.
C. Impact
In my classroom I can use this database as a resource for learning
about ways to use different books in the classroom. I can also find
assessments of books which will help me decide which books would be appropriate
for teaching students who are learning at different levels. Students
can also use this database as a resource. They can enter information
and opinions about books they have read.
D. Alignment
This database is a great tool to use because I am able to view and
assess many children's books. A computer is used to document the
assessments of different books. This artifact also offers quick ways
to find books for children on different learning levels. This artifact
lends itself to using technology to communicate their opinions and analysis.
It will encompass these Competencies:
E. Technology
· 11.1 - This artifact demonstrates
my ability to communicate using media and technology because it allows
me to read many different kinds of books and write down my reactions and
thoughts and save it on the web for others to review them.