c. Adapting the Resources for Different Learners or Work

This part of the case study follows from what has just been said about evaluation of resources. If a piece of software, a World Wide Web site or a dedicated piece of courseware can be used for more than one group of learners or across more than one area of work, it follows that it is more valuable to you in your work.

In the case study, the teacher found the web site useful for this particular group on this particular task, but also useful with the same group in other areas of their Business Studies work. It was simply a matter of spending time with the pupils exploring what could be illustrated by working with the web sites.

The web site was also useful across a range of other groups. Pupils working across the Business and Economics subject and age range found the resources useful, and pupils considering study these subjects at higher levels were able to look at the MBA and other resource areas to get a clearer sense of what the subjects are really about and really like. The Virtual Factory alone covers a wide range of the units within the GNVQ. The Virtual Economy is also downloadable, but without the model. This contains a wide range of reading and task-based material for pupils across the subject range.

With all this in mind, think about how you would complete the grid on the following page, and discuss it with your mentor.

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