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 felt that many of the ideas could be adapted for other groups: full GCSE classes, A-level Computing/IT, GNVQ, and also KS3 IT courses. She also decided that in future, some supplementary material would be needed for slower learners, as the web sites concerned with this topic were designed for people who were more familiar with the ideas and used a high level of language.

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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