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Prior
to Commencing the Task...
Consider
the following:
- where
in the overall plan for the school year would the use of adventures
or simulations be more appropriate?
- which
subject areas will be supported?
- what
are the desired teaching and learning outcomes?
- are
there alternative methods, other than a computer, which could
be employed?
- which
type of adventure or simulation will be used?
- will
the adventure or simulation be appropriate to the ages and abilities
of the pupils?
- how
will pupil groups be arranged?
- what
resources will be extracted for pupils to use within other packages
- eg. a word processor?
- what
resources will pupils extract for their own use?
- what
type of focused tasks will be used in conjunction with the adventure
or simulation?
- what
questions will be asked of pupils during and after the tasks?
- how
will pupils use previously extracted resources?
- when
will assessment take place? (During the task or through questioning
pupils after the task?)
- how
will assessment influence future planning?
Teaching
Points:
-
prepare differentiated materials that you intend to use such
as task sheets
- ensure
that pupils are fully aware of the objectives and overall aim
of the program
- ensure
that pupils record their experiences effectively.
- provide
opportunities for pupils to discuss their experiences when using
the program
- ensure
pupils know how to use extracted resources
- provide
opportunities for pupils to use extracted resources
- ensure
that pupils know how to extract resources themselves
 The
Task
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