They learn to create and edit overhead transparencies, as well as how to operate the machine, focus, align and load the transparencies. Conducting Electronic Searches Students also spend time using electronic media for searches. They use a variety of electronic tools to locate information on previously assigned subjects. In sixth grade we try to go one step further. Now that students have had some experience with the equipment, we ask them to produce a multimedia product.
Sixth graders spend five periods in the library working through four different stations.
The first station, Laser Disc Presentation, allows students to further expand their knowledge of working with laser discs and create an oral and visual presentation. They then use information sheets from the CD-ROM, Middle Search , to write a two paragraph essay on their animal. The final presentation is a combination of the essay and the corresponding pictures from the laser disc. Students work in pairs to create a three card autobiographical stack. They receive an overview of the basics of HyperStudio , how to add clip art and how to move from one card to another.