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G2S Project Code: 2017-PR-81794
State: Puerto Rico
Fiscal Year: 2017

Grantee
Biblioteca Escuela Superior Josefina León Zayas

Project Director
Director Name: Vidalina Soto
Director Phone: 787-828-5700
Director Email: vidalinasoto@gmail.com

General Information
Title: Desarrollar el interés y el amor por la lectura y la escritura, en tu biblioteca escolar con el uso de la tecnología
State Project Code: LSTA 2017-2018 / BIBLIO18-009
Start Date: 08/28/2018
End Date: 09/30/2019
Abstract:

The purpose of the project is to make an impact on reading motivation, increase the academic achievement of students by the use of technology and expand the services offered by the school library thus providing equal opportunity and access to information to a rural school community of 565 high school students, 48 teachers and parents.

State Goal: GOAL 2: Improve the academic performance of Puerto Rico's public school students

Budget Information

LSTA

MATCH-State

MATCH-Other

Total

$14,923.44

$0.00

$14,923.44

Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Curriculum support
Reading Program (Not Summer Reading)

Activities
Activity Details
Title: Acquisition of equipment and bibliographical resources
Narrative:

Acquisition of equipment and bibliographical resources for the implementation of the project.

Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Physical

Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 14
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 0
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 5
Number of electronic materials acquired: 0
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 0

Partner Information

Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No

Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No

Activity Details
Title: Reading motivation and the use of WORD
Narrative:

Students select stories from the character development program and juvenile collection to: (1) transcribe on the computer with the use of WORD, (2) learn to save what is written in other formats (PDF), (3) reflect on the assigned readings while grouped in reading circles.

Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person

Quantity
Session length (minutes): 50
Number of sessions in program: 2
Average number in attendance per session: 15
Number of times program administered: 12

Partner Information

Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Rural
For what age groups: 13-17 years
18-25 years
26-49 years
For what economic types: Below Poverty
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No

Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Biblioteca Escuela Superior Josefina León Zayas
Address: Carr. 144 Ramal 141 Barrio Caricaboa
City: Jayuya
State: PR
Zip: 00664
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 4: I am more aware of resources and services provided by the library.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 5: I am more likely to use other library resources and services.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0

Activity Details
Title: Development of technological skills
Narrative:

Students use the library as a learning laboratory where they develop the required skills in grade indicators and expectations; use of electronic pages to reinforce their skills with technology, for example: to answer the practice exercises of the DEPR’s standardized tests.

Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person

Quantity
Session length (minutes): 50
Number of sessions in program: 1
Average number in attendance per session: 15
Number of times program administered: 12

Partner Information

Activity Details
Title: Creative writing workshop
Narrative:

In coordination with the Spanish teachers, the PBL (Project Based Learning) method will be used to create stories on the computer with the selected theme: Heroes in times of crisis.

Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person

Quantity
Session length (minutes): 50
Number of sessions in program: 1
Average number in attendance per session: 15
Number of times program administered: 12

Partner Information

Activity Details
Title: Effective information search in the Internet
Narrative:

Workshop to learn about the different search engines and free databases available and practice exercises; students will be able to: define the task, determine search strategies, locate reliable information, evaluate the information retrieved, use the information for assignments and investigations.

Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person

Quantity
Session length (minutes): 50
Number of sessions in program: 2
Average number in attendance per session: 15
Number of times program administered: 12

Partner Information

Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Rural
For what age groups: 13-17 years
18-25 years
26-49 years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No

Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Biblioteca Escuela Superior Josefina León Zayas
Address: Carr. 144 Ramal 141 Barrio Caricaboa
City: Jayuya
State: PR
Zip: 00664
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 4: I am more aware of resources and services provided by the library.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 5: I am more likely to use other library resources and services.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0

Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
Increase in reading and writing skills thus improving spelling skills. Increase in computer skills Increase in academic achievement Increase in reading motivation Increase in knowledge and management of search engines Increase in motivation and participation of students in library activities
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
Library services must be updated to motivate students in learning activities.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Technology is a great tool to provide motivation for students and increase their academic achievement.
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
Yes
Do you anticipate any change in level of effort in managing this project:
No
Explain:

Do you anticipate changing the types of activities and objectives addressed by the project:
No
Explain:

Was an evaluation conducted for this project:
No
Was a final written evaluation report produced:
No
Can the final written evaluation report be shared publicly on the IMLS website:
No
Was the evaluation conducted by project staff (either SLAA or local library) or by a third-party evaluator:
Third-Party
What data collection tools were used for any report outcomes and outputs:
Did you collect any media for the data:
What types of methods were used to analyze collected data:
Other:
How were participants (or items) selected:
What type of research design did you use to compare the value for any reported output or outcome:

Exemplary: No
Exemplary Narrative

Project Tags: reading motivation, information technology, creative writing