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G2S Project Code: 2019-PR-84329
State: Puerto Rico
Fiscal Year: 2019
Grantee
Biblioteca Escuela Intermedia Juan Serrallés

Project Director
Director Name: Nilka A. Torres
Director Phone: 787-247-0497
Director Email: de134400@miescuela.pr
General Information
Title: Transformando el conocimiento con la alfabetización digital
State Project Code: BIBLIO19-021
Start Date: 08/29/2019
End Date: 03/30/2021
Abstract: The Library Services Program, through the school library,collaborates with the teaching process using different methods, including the use of technology to reinforce the learning skills of the student body.  The inclusion of technological tools has been shown to allow the creation of a learning environment in which students can reinforce skills and achieve a better school performance.  Increasing the level of achievement and promoting the use of technology as a tool, strengthens and expands the educational options to make learning relevant.  The coordination carried out in the library and the use of technology tools to attract the attention of students, facilitated the learning process.
The expansion of information services increased the number of users who use the library, taking their reading and information search skills to another level and helping improve their academic performance.  Through the acquisition of computers, sound system and technology in general, the students were directed to learn within the world they know, the cyber and electronic world.  In addition, the school community: teachers,students and parents or guardians had the opportunity to be trained in the proper use of the equipment and develop effective skills in the teaching-learning process.  In this way, the students were helped to overcome their deficiencies in individual and group learning.  The library is located in an accessible area and serves a school community that lives in urban and rural areas.  Many of these people do not have access to the internet and live below the poverty level.  For these reasons we implemented the project entitled: “Transforming knowledge with digital literacy” strengthening the capacities of our students and enriching the teaching-learning process.


State Goal: GOAL 2: Provide, support, improve and expand library programs and services to the people of Puerto Rico
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$9,215.69
$0.00
$0.00
$9,215.69
Intent(s)
Improve users' formal education.
Curriculum support
Digital Literacy
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Acquisition of technological equipment
Narrative:

Provide better access to information through theacquisition of technological equipment -  provide teachers, students and parents with technological equipment toteach information skills, reinforce library services and support the curriculumof the different subjects.



Intent: Improve users' formal education.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Combined physical & digital


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 19
Number of software acquired: 1
Number of licensed databases acquired: 0
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 0
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


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: 6-12 years
13-17 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 Intermedia Juan Serrallés
Address: Calle Jobos final, Coto Laurel
City: Ponce
State: PR
Zip: 00780-1073
Activity Details
Title: Development of information skills using technological equipment
Narrative:

Training to develop and increase the skills in the useof computers, software and the search for information on the internet wasoffered.  The activities included:  coordination with teachers so that they visitthe library with their students to participate in workshops on how to usetechnology to prepare their homework and research projects, the search forinformation in the internet, the use of Publisher,Power Point, the creation of comicstrips and good study habits practice.   Studentslearned about information technology and developed the necessary skills to searchfor information on the internet and how to present the results of theirinvestigation, thus improving their academic achievement.



Intent: Improve users' formal education.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Combined in-person & virtual


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 60
Number of sessions in program: 2
Average number in attendance per session: 20
Number of times program administered: 10


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


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: 6-12 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 Intermedia Juan Serrallés
Address: Calle Jobos final, Coto Laurel
City: Ponce
State: PR
Zip: 00780-1073
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:
The students were more motivated to work by including the technological equipment. A vast majority increased their knowledge in the use of software such as Publisher and Power Point.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
These results show us that we must change the traditional teaching methods and focus on providing technological equipment that encourages the creativity and curiosity of the students.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
I learned that our students know about technology but do not master the use of it to apply it in their academic tasks. It is important to continue educating them and helping them learn how they can take advantage of all these tools that are available to them and keep helping them improve their learning.
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: technology, learning, skills