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 task using 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 work he did with the database
generated ideas and resources that could be used across the age
range. He also found the web sites, and images integrated into
his worksheets, useful on the generation of GCSE Geography project
work where he wanted to consider related topics with other groups.
In
the generation of simple databases, it became clear that little
information could be made directly available from the web for
the development of these facilities. However, the task of finding
information, then structuring it for specific purposes, was developed
for A Level students working on investigations for their own areas
of interest. It is also clear to the teacher that as his A Level
students in the future develop evidence for the stand-alone Key
Skills qualification, this activity will hit a lot of objectives
for the Key Skill Information Technology.
With
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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