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 Mr Downie's site useful for her year ten group, but also for other (younger) level students. In your case 'The Virtual Teachers' Centre' obviously has a dedicated range of applications beyond the topic of 'Everyday Activities'. There is material dedicated to the development of writing skill or grammar.

In your consideration of the question of adaptation, you should think of only adapting the ''Everyday Activities' material - this will make the exercise more realistic. Most of the time, when you find an ICT resource, you will find that you have to bend it a little to make it more widely useful.

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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