Scenario+2

2. Mr. Priestly approaches you in the hall on Monday morning. He says, “Now my students have laptops, probes and USB microscopes. How do I make it all work together this afternoon to prepare a meaningful experience for my students?” How do you assist Mr. Priestly?

The goals and objectives are the most important priority.

Here are some steps for addressing this particular scenario:

1. Set up a meeting with the teacher (begin a dialogue). 2. Find out what the teacher is working on first. What is the objective? What is the goal? 3. Where does he want students to record data? What is the desired outcome? 4. What will the probe help you do? What will the microscope help you do? 5. Are the USB drivers loaded on the pc’s? 6. Will you be using stations? What is the size of the class? What is the experience level of the group? How many students have used these materials? 7. Try to find a simulation that would help the teacher learn to use the equipment. 8. Help the teachers generate sets of directions for the activity—any movement, procedures instructions for using equipment? 9. Does he need a team-teacher? 10. Are the objectives attainable within one class period?

You are being challenged :) Rise to the challenge. If he wants to use the technology, help him get it going to the best of your ability. - you can go in and model for him how to use with students - set up enough for students to work in groups today and will set up more after school for next time - set up one for a demo to use