Prior to Commencing the Task...

Consider the following:

• where in the overall plan for the school year would the use of LOGO be most appropriate?
• which subject areas will be supported?
• what are the desired teaching and learning outcomes? (Key Skills)
• is using the computer going to promote ease of use and enhance the subject?
• are there alternative methods other than a computer, which could be employed?
• does using the computer complement the use of cross-curricular work currently being undertaken?
• what resources/materials will be needed? (For example, task cards, worksheets etc.)
• how will pupil groups be organised to use the computer effectively?
• are tasks differentiated?
• are tasks challenging?
• does the task build on the previous knowledge of the pupils?
• what questions will be asked of pupils during and after the tasks?
• when will assessment take place? (During the task or through questioning the group after the task?)
• how will assessment be used to inform future planning?

Teaching Points:

• prepare any differentiated materials that are needed, such as task cards, worksheets etc.
• ensure pupils are familiar with LOGO commands
• ensure pupils are fully aware and understand the purpose of the task
• ensure that pupils check, amend and edit their procedures when necessary
• emphasise the need to save, retrieve and edit work
• encourage pupils to predict outcomes and investigate changes made to procedures
• allow opportunities for pupils to print work, which will provide resources for investigative work
• prepare questions which allow opportunities to extend/reinforce/focus the activity
• display work amongst other cross-curricular related work on walls or class books etc.

The Task