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 work he did with CD-ROM based materials generated ideas and resources that could be used across the age range. He also found the web sites, and worksheets, useful on the generation of other work where he wanted to consider the same topics with younger pupils.

With the notion of generating alternative time-lines, the teacher found this useful with a variety of groups. Some Historians will object to the notion of what has become known as 'what-if' History, but the teacher in the case study finds it useful with even young pupils in developing their Historical imagination. With older pupils, and those working toward A Level in particular, the 'what-if' approach and the generation of alternatives based on models has enabled the teacher to discuss larger questions of Theory of History as well as debating the significance of Historical events and phenomena.

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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