The Dewey Decimal System Project

Learn about the Dewey Decimal system. Groups share  learning in an audio presentation through a computerized voki.

Project Name:  Let's Do the Dewey!

Overview

This project is intended to fill a specific set of user needs.  It is based on the following data:

• Students need to know where to find items in a library setting to conduct research more independently.
• Students use collaborative skills to work together.

Team

• Mrs. Moore, Junior/Intermediate Teachers
• Class groups

Timeline

• Kickoff: Week 1 - Introduction and exploration of the Dewey Decimal system (in pairs)
• Technology Exploration - Week 2 - Voki Demonstration and free exploration of VOKI creation tool (in pairs)
• Dewey Research and Writing: Week 3 - Groups are formed, research their Dewey category and write their short PSA. 
• Project Creation: Week 4 - Groups create VOKI sharing their learning of their DEWEY category
• Viewing and Assessment: Week 5 - Viewing of Dewey Decimal system Voki Research.  Peer and Teacher assessment according to RUBRIC

Detailed Dewey Lesson Plan here 

Sell the "Dew" Exploration Sheet for Students here

Assessment Rubric

Visit http://www.slideshare.net/bogeybear/dewey-decimal/

Click here to visit our student created pages about the Dewey Decimal system.